DXMG or DR-3

[JTB81]

I am new here and about to buy my first Jackson ever. I now own a LTD and i need a backup guitar. In my area (netherland/europe) there are 2 jackson available that have my interest. A nice green Jackson DR-3 with DD103 humbuckers and a black DXMG with a DKMG neck and passive EMG-HZ humbuckers. They cost about the same. Which one is better and why.

[Rich#6]

The dr3 probably has a better trem and the other has better pickups. I think the dr3 doesn't have neck binding. both good guitars.

[JTB81]

what is neck binding en what are the pro's and con's?

[Rich#6]

the white/ivory edging around the edge of the fretboard. It looks better then no binding, it can cover sharp fret ends are the advantages. Other then that it's feel. Only 2 out of my 15 guitars have it.

[DonP]

I like the neck on the DXMG better from a looks perspective. Also, I bought one used for 30 days from GC and it was a very nice axe. I didn't think the EMGs were as bad as everyone says they are.

[JTB81]

ok, but this particular DXMG has a non-stock DKMG neck (pirana inlay?). Thanks for your help so far.

[Rich#6]

The DKMG is a more expensive guitar. I really liked the feel of the dkmg that I have played, but I have never played a dr3(I have a usa dr2 though). I don't like reverse sharkies myself.

I would lean more towards the DXMG mutt but they are close in quality. Both are made in the same factory.

[etepbbb]

I had a DR3, and it was a great guitar. Same trem as the DXMG, the stock pickups suck, and the neck profile is pretty thin, very Ibanez like. I think they had Poplar bodies, which mine was a lot heavier then other Alder bodied guitars I've owned. I like them, very well put together.

[JTB81]

Yesterday i bought what was advertised as a DXMG for € 210, it turns out to be an early model DKMG with EMG-HZ and the EMG Afterburner. Sounds killer!

[RacerX]

Congrats! You'll find that a lot of retailers, and guitarists in general get quite confused over all the different Jackson models! Stick around here and you will increase your knowledge.

[speedmusic]

JTB was one step ahead, otherwise i had bought this guitar.
Congrats JTB it was a steal, i really like the piranha inlay, i'm now in the run for a DK2FF (flame inlay) and a white Fusion SS Professional, both selling an a local market place.

I joined this place mainly because of the confusion around Jackson Guitars, hope to learn a thing or two mainly about the Dinky or Dinky alike (Fusion, Soloist, San Dimas).