Did I score? I feel like I did...

[larryguitar]

Having picked up a DK2M (my second, the first sold long ago and much-missed) and a DXMGT within the last couple months, I have remembered why I once loved MIJ Jackson, Charvel and Ibanez guitars. So now I'm keeping my eye out and find a matte black SLSMG with Seymour Duncan Blackouts installed, a few cosmetic issues but a GREAT player, for $325 at a local shop. Holy cow! This is without doubt one of the best, most comfortable, best sounding guitars I've ever played; fantastic fretwork, wonderful neck. I'm just knocked out, and amazed that this much guitar can be had for that sort of money. I'm guessing I did OK, but I have to admit; if I paid too much, I'm still happy. It's THAT kind of guitar, if you know what I mean. Larry

[MartinBarre]

In my experience used Jacksons can be had for way less than I would expect them to be. Even in the UK. I dont know why it is, but they just dont seem to hold their value as well as poorer quality guitars like the Chinese Epiphone Les Pauls.

[jackhamer]

I had a matte black slsmg. I had emgs in it. The ebony fretboard was sweet, but it seemed to have a dead fret. I sold it. They do scratch easy. Can't beat that price though.

[Force]

DK's rule, congrats.

[DonP]

Larry, if it makes you happy that's all that matters. Post a pic and don't forget to GTWGITS.

[cullenszoo]

You did well. I love pawn shops. There are great for buying a pricey guitar for a fraction.

[larryguitar]

Well, I'm loving this thing. I'm just curious, though-has anyone every attempted to fully polish the satin Jackson finish? This one has several 'shiny' spots from play wear, and I'm thinking it might look better fully polished rather than sort of 'blotchy.' (I don't generally care about how my guitars look-this must be love!)

Thanks,

Larry

[coloradoman25]

i took a high speed buffer to a matte finished fender contemporary a few years ago that was just like your explaining. it will gloss up with a high speed buffer but not the same as a normal gloss paintjob

[dvscool]

I think....that if you buy any guitar....regardless of the price...and you can't put it down...you LOVE it...then you scored.

But thats just me....It sounds to me like you indeed scored.

[BigE13]

If you use an electric car polisher and use the swirl remover from 3M or Meguire's you can get a faily acceptable gloss finish that should match your worn spots. It makes a bit of a mess so will want to remove the electronics or tape them up really good. I would recommend taking it apart though, you can focus on working the finish over instead of worrying about slipping and jacking up a pup, switch or the bridge. I polish my project guitars this way and it works pretty well! Post some pics!

[jdr94]

I think its a great deal. A set of blackouts could cost close to $200 so if you look at it as $120-$150 for the guitar plus the pickups its practically a steal. But like dvscool said, if you love it and cant stop playin it, you definitely scored.

[chuckbat]

Sounds like an awesome deal...you got any pics?

[straycat]

Great score.

[DalyTek]

I think....that if you buy any guitar....regardless of the price...and you can't put it down...you LOVE it...then you scored.

This could not have been said any better. I only own 2 guitars and I feel that way about both of them.

[Chief_CrazyTalk]

I've had nights in my youth when I asked myself the same thing.