Jacksons similar to Charvels?

[giles]

Maybe I posted this in the wrong forum the first time. Do the Jackson guys tend to stick to Jacksons only, or do I just need to be more patient? [img]/images/graemlins/popcorn.gif[/img]

http://www.jcfonline.com/ubbthreads/...&page=0#621071

[dg]

Re: Jacksons similar to Charvels?

I'll try to answer your question from that thread the best I can. First off, keep in mind that the Model 4 had a full-size strat body & the only Jacksons with full-sized bodies that I know of were USA strats from the '80s. The closest import Jacksons to the model 4 & 6 would be the various Dinky & Soloist Pro models they began producing in the early '90s. The earliest ones were actually higher quality in that they had ebony fretboards, better hardware & were built to USA specs. Features of these guitars were more close to toothpaste-logo Charvels like the 475 & 650XL than the Model Series, especially the JT-590 trem & the switching. Differences to the Model 4 & 6 were that they started recessing the trems and they used a 5-way switch instead of the 3 mini-toggles. They later introduced XL models with rosewood fretboards. As time went on, the build quality & hardware on import Soloists & Dinkys was cut, supposedly because sales of USA guitars was hurt. I don't know much about the newer imports like the SL-3 & the DK-2 except that they are pretty good guitars. Some don't care for the plastic inlays & JT-580LP trem, though I think it sure beats the old JT-6. Hope this helps a little & I didn't mess up the info too badly. This is yet another case where I would have pointed you to the catalog section over at Jacksonmuseum if that were still available.

[giles]

Re: Jacksons similar to Charvels?

Hi dg,

Thanks for the detailed reply. Very helpful! [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img]

Giles

[VitaminG]

Re: Jacksons similar to Charvels?

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First off, keep in mind that the Model 4 had a full-size strat body & the only Jacksons with full-sized bodies that I know of were USA strats from the '80s.

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The JRS1 & 2 are the exceptions that spring to mind. Full size bodied Jacksons from the 90s. Can't recall if there are others.

[1trussell]

Re: Jacksons similar to Charvels?

The 650xl is the updated version of the Model 6. It has a 5 way switch instead of the 3 mini toggles, Schaller bridge instead of the JT-6, toothpast logo and matching headstock. The 650xl and the early 90's Jackson Soloist Pro are the same guitar except for the ebony fretboard. I don't believe there is a Jackson equivalent to the Model 4. The only similar guitars are the ones that were mentioned previously.