jackson PC 1 or Jem7V

[Endrik]

to me PC1 sounds way better and versatile... the best stock Jackson in the market right now IMO

[wilkinsi]

I know nothing about the Ibby, but I'd be interested to hear the difference between the Sustainiac in the DK2S and the Sustainer system in the PC1.

[Robert Burns]

The PC1 comes with a DiMarzio Super 3 which is hotter than all of those pickups.

Well how come my Chavel CS Eldred HRF kicks its ass then?
IMO the HRF is about 1/3rd hotter than my PC.

[Robert Burns]

PC1's have only side dot markers and no fretboard inlays, that might be weird for some people.

Yeah some idiots even want to add Abalone dots to their PC-1's ! :ROTF:

[Robert Burns]

Then at least ill add a pic to help you decide..

[roodyrocker]

Tone wise you'll have to make up your own mind. But to me the Jackson necks are much more comfortable than than super thin Ibanez necks. I have two Ibanezes, one is a John Petrucci P1 and the other is a Shattered Glass graphic. I don't really play either one much. Granted the Petrucci is more of a collectible than a player but my shattered glass Ibanez USA Custom has the lowest action of any of my guitars yet I still don't consider it my best player. I do have a PC1 in Purple Daze in lay away though
BTW, Toejam is correct the PC1 comes with a Dimarzio Super 3 in the bridge.

Rudy

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[rjohnstone]

I know nothing about the Ibby, but I'd be interested to hear the difference between the Sustainiac in the DK2S and the Sustainer system in the PC1.

The Jackson (Floyd Rose) sustainer is more powerful and responsive, where as the Sustainiac is a bit weaker, but does allow you to blend both the fundamental and harmonic sustains at the same time.

[Bengal65]

The Jackson (Floyd Rose) sustainer is more powerful and responsive, where as the Sustainiac is a bit weaker, but does allow you to blend both the fundamental and harmonic sustains at the same time.

I agree 100%. I have both and this is my experience. Down sides to the Jackson sustainer is replacement part availablilty vs. The Sustainiac. I believe the Jackson/Floyd Rose parts are only available from Jackson. The Sustainiac is available from them direct in Ohio, I believe.

I'll take the chance. I have more than 1 PC1, so if one is down I can still use the others while I wait for parts if need. I haven't had a Jackson sustainer disinegrate yet

[wilkinsi]

Being a cheapskate Brit means I won't regret buying a DK2S in ASB then.