Jackson use foto flame?

[Jester700]

Did Jackson ever use these on any Japanese Professional models?

[kuerbo]

Re: Jackson use foto flame?

Yup, they did, although they called it "Gravure Finish"

I have a 1997 Kelly KE3 with that finish. I f you want I can post a pic for you.

Rock on! [img]graemlins/band.gif[/img]

[Jester700]

Re: Jackson use foto flame?

Bummer. I'm looking at an early 90's Stealth. Looks great in pics, but I suspect it's a foto flame, and that doesn't thrill me. The owner says it's "very shallow flame - it could go either way". To my eye it's immediately obvious in good light, so I think it's likely a foto.

Yeah - post a pic, please. Thanks.

[charvel750]

Re: Jackson use foto flame?

That eBay Stealth is a genuine flamed top, and the back is also flamed maple. Not a foto or gravure top at all. Jackson's original Professional guitars were leaps and bounds ahead of what the series is today. Back then (from 1990 until around '93) they rivaled the USA versions in tone, playability, electronics, hardware, finishes, and wood selection. As has been mentioned before, rumor has it that Jackson ended the original Pro line when sales began cutting into the USA guitars.

[kuerbo]

Re: Jackson use foto flame?

Here she is dude. I think she looks good, that's why I bought it in the first place...
Good luck with the one one the bay pal.

[kunal]

Re: Jackson use foto flame?

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That is a nice finish...biching sticker too!

[kuerbo]

Re: Jackson use foto flame?

Thanks Kunal,

Did you get your Jackson from Matt yet? [img]graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]