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  • Dilemma : DK2M (EMGs) vs Professional Fusion HH

    (facepalm)

    I posted this thread a few days ago : http://www.jcfonline.com/threads/150...DK2m-with-EMGs and now I have found another guy in my city who is sitting on a 1992-95 Fusion HH Professional and it's a Mahogany one.

    So, I am here to ask for opinions. I already have:

    92-95 Dinky Reverse Professional with maple finger board
    92-95 Dinky Reverse with rosewood board
    201X DK2 Blue Orange Flames (Duncan Design PU era)
    89-91 Charvel Fusion Deluxe
    86 Charvel Model 3
    (I've also got a JJ4, the Kreator King V, Jap So-Cal 1, a fixed Bridge Charvel Surfcaster, but that's beside the point).

    The idea is to pickup one of these guitars, tune it to drop C and play it in my band as a backup/counter part to my "Les Paul" and my Charvel Model 3.

    The Fusion HH is going for €450 with a decent plywood "bathtub" case, I've played the guitar, there's nothing wrong with it by the looks of things except maybe a scratchy jack socket. The seller was originally asking for €600 with case and then re-advertised at €550. I told him this was too much and €400 was my limit plus €50 for the case and he's interested - was that too high? (I got a Dinky Rev for €250 2 years ago).

    The alternative is to go and talk to the other seller who is selling a Japanese era DK2M that has had the Duncans swapped for EMGs (see other thread). This is going for a steal at €250.

    So, same factory, different eras, 2 quality examples of Jackson imports. What do you guys think, grab the more expensive Fusion because it's a Professional, it's pretty rare and a little bit different OR snag the DK2M if I can because it's a steal.

  • #2
    Personally, the DK2M would be a better bargain, not just for the price but also for its intended use. Its 25.5" scale instantly tells me it would be slightly more well-suited being set up in drop C than the Fusion's 24.75" scale would, but that doesn't mean the Fusion isn't capable of being downtuned.

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    • #3
      Mug a few people & get both

      Seriously though, I would imagine most here would suggest the Professional but my pick is the DK2M. They're a proven work horse but they have the sexiest neck any guitar has ever had, maple with black binding, sharkies & logo, phwarrr. Plus as i said in the other thread, it has EMGs & alder body, a combo I love.

      If you really can't choose, toss a coin.

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      • #4
        For the prices given, the DK2M is the better deal by far, and I agree about 25.5" scale being preferable in this case.

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        • #5
          The scale length doesn't bother me much, if I put 12-56s on it the guitar will be just fine.

          The thing that bothers me is, the DK2M is a phenomenal price if it can be snagged, however ... a mahogany Fusion HH is not something that appears in the wild that often. If I pass on the DK2M then another one will turn up in a few months time and it's not big deal. A Fusion HH though ... that's another matter.

          Thanks for the input folks, I appreciate it considering me opening 2 threads here in recent days and being more of a lurker than a high volume contributor.

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          • #6
            No experience with the Pro Fusion, but I've got a DK2M and love it. For that price, looks like a no-brainer unless you
            absolutely hate the PUPs. Even if you had to swap PUPs, you'd still be doing pretty well money-wise...

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            • #7
              Originally posted by elrrek View Post
              The scale length doesn't bother me much, if I put 12-56s on it the guitar will be just fine.

              The thing that bothers me is, the DK2M is a phenomenal price if it can be snagged, however ... a mahogany Fusion HH is not something that appears in the wild that often. If I pass on the DK2M then another one will turn up in a few months time and it's not big deal. A Fusion HH though ... that's another matter.

              Thanks for the input folks, I appreciate it considering me opening 2 threads here in recent days and being more of a lurker than a high volume contributor.
              Seems to me that you`ve already made up your mind tbh. Go with whatever makes you happy, chances are you`ll regret it otherwise. Snag the Fusion.

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              • #8
                I'd personally go with the DK2M, but go for the Fusion if you don't mind the slightly shorter scale length while tuning down. As long as the saddles can move back far enough, you shouldn't have any intonation issues with the Floyd, but sometimes that happens with heavier strings and tuning down.
                I feel my soul go cold... only the dead are smiling.

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                • #9
                  Surprised to see people rooting for the DK2M to be honest.

                  I admit it, I am leaning towards the Fusion, the fact that it's from THAT period and the chances of one being available again are so much slimmer than picking up a DK2M are pushing me towards the Fusion.

                  So, I know the DK2M is a steal at the asking price, has anyone got anything to say about €400 for the Fusion?

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by elrrek View Post
                    The thing that bothers me is, the DK2M is a phenomenal price if it can be snagged, however ... a mahogany Fusion HH is not something that appears in the wild that often. If I pass on the DK2M then another one will turn up in a few months time and it's not big deal. A Fusion HH though ... that's another matter.
                    I agree.
                    Though...if I had the option of playing both guitars before I made my final decision the DK2M may change my mind.

                    If money isn't an issue, I personally wouldn't worry about that price. I'd call a MIJ Fusion in good condition a $500 guitar regardless of the low, low prices out there.
                    96xxxxx, 97xxxxx and 98xxxxx serials oftentimes don't indicate '96, '97 and '98.

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                    • #11
                      Fusion HHH is a sweet guitar, but longer scales are better for down tuning.

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                      • #12
                        €400 is absolutely a reasonable price for the Fusion.

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                        • #13
                          For those of you not in the facebook group, I grabbed the Fusion

                          The guitar came without a trem arm unfortunately, I have some trem arms hanging around so I will probably be alright but I was wondering, if I want to replace the bar with something that doesn't wobble too much in arm casing, what should I be doing for a JT-580-LP?

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                          • #14
                            That's what it should have, a JT580LP.
                            96xxxxx, 97xxxxx and 98xxxxx serials oftentimes don't indicate '96, '97 and '98.

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                            • #15
                              You should be able to loosen the socket for the trem arm. They're usually screwed on from the back. Then get a replacement trem arm + socket for an OFR.

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