SL-3 and SL-4

[83SanDimas]

I have seen many SL-3 for sale but fewer SL-4 Was the sl-4 basicly the same guitar with different pick ups? What should they go for used?

Thanks

Kevin

[OnlineStageGear]

Re: SL-3 and SL-4

Basicly the same guitar. The SL3 and SL4 was the import answer to the SL1 and SL2H. A few months ago you could get one of the last new SL4 for $500 or so on discontinue.

Matt

[ February 04, 2003, 11:02 PM: Message edited by: OnlineStageGear ]

[83SanDimas]

Re: SL-3 and SL-4

Thanks for the info

What would be fair for a good used sl-3? in a transparent color?

Kevin

[Anders]

Re: SL-3 and SL-4

Also, the SL4 has 22 frets while the SL3 has 24. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Anders

[Black Mariah]

Re: SL-3 and SL-4

For a used SL3 in a trans color I wouldn't go more than about $650 or so. And that's assuming it's in good shape or better. They can be had for $999 new from MF. I don't know if I'd pay that much for one though. Mine's an excellent guitar, but I don't know if they're worth a grand. If you can get one for about $650, try and do that.

[slayer]

Re: SL-3 and SL-4

[img]graemlins/rant.gif[/img] For $650, I`d opt for a nice Used Hamer USA or Jackson USA or Carvin USA(hell, you can get a new Carvin one for $650) guitar. I [img]graemlins/poke.gif[/img] bought a New [img]graemlins/puke.gif[/img] SL4 in Black for $500 [img]graemlins/bs.gif[/img] (no case) and it wasn`t even close to a Hamer-Carvin or Jackson USA [img]graemlins/notworthy.gif[/img] guitar in quality, I sent it back. I bought a Mint 1997 Hamer USA Phantom with Hamer USA case for $430 Shipped!! The SL3 and SL4 are vastly overpriced. I ordered a New Jacskson SL2H in Black with case for $1244 and that included Tax out the door!! I would rather have a Black DK2 in Black for $279 than a Black SL4 for $500. I am sorry if I offended anyone, but the SL4 lacked that Jackson Mojo if you will. I can get a Used Mint 1997 Hamer USA Studio(Mahogany flame top real MOP, etc-etc) with case for $799. I can`t justify what Jackson charges for the SL3 and SL4 [img]graemlins/rant.gif[/img] Jack.

[Outlaw]

Re: SL-3 and SL-4

So the SL-4 was based on the SL2H? What differences where there other then quality? [img]graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img]

[kuerbo]

Re: SL-3 and SL-4

I think quality is a very important isuue here my friend... [img]graemlins/brow.gif[/img]

[toejam]

Re: SL-3 and SL-4

Originally posted by Outlaw:
So the SL-4 was based on the SL2H? What differences were there other than quality? [img]graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img]

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">SL2H is USA made, SL4 is Japanese made.

[ February 06, 2003, 11:32 AM: Message edited by: toejam ]

[ranalli]

Re: SL-3 and SL-4

Originally posted by slayer:
[img]graemlins/rant.gif[/img] For $650, I`d opt for a nice Used Hamer USA or Jackson USA or Carvin USA(hell, you can get a new Carvin one for $650) guitar. I [img]graemlins/poke.gif[/img] bought a New [img]graemlins/puke.gif[/img] SL4 in Black for $500 [img]graemlins/bs.gif[/img] (no case) and it wasn`t even close to a Hamer-Carvin or Jackson USA [img]graemlins/notworthy.gif[/img] guitar in quality, I sent it back. I bought a Mint 1997 Hamer USA Phantom with Hamer USA case for $430 Shipped!! The SL3 and SL4 are vastly overpriced. I ordered a New Jacskson SL2H in Black with case for $1244 and that included Tax out the door!! I would rather have a Black DK2 in Black for $279 than a Black SL4 for $500. I am sorry if I offended anyone, but the SL4 lacked that Jackson Mojo if you will. I can get a Used Mint 1997 Hamer USA Studio(Mahogany flame top real MOP, etc-etc) with case for $799. I can`t justify what Jackson charges for the SL3 and SL4 [img]graemlins/rant.gif[/img] Jack.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Hey, where did you get your SL-2H from for that price?? Was it guitarexpress???

[Venomboy]

Re: SL-3 and SL-4

The SL4 also does not have neck binding. My friend has one and loves it. It plays nicely...but I'm not one who enjoys Soloist necks.

[Outlaw]

Re: SL-3 and SL-4

Originally posted by kuerbo:
I think quality is a very important isuue here my friend... [img]graemlins/brow.gif[/img]

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I wasn't say it wasn't bro.I just wanted to know if the SL4 has all the same specs as the SL2H only made in Japan.

[ February 06, 2003, 04:28 PM: Message edited by: Outlaw ]

[pro-fusion]

Re: SL-3 and SL-4

The 22 frets, the horrible-looking plastic inlays, and the JT-580 trem are the deal-killers on the SL4 for me. At least the SL3 has 24 frets, but it still has the other lame-o stuff like the SL4. For that kind of money, you can do a LOT better. Recent used USA Jacksons, for example...

[slayer]

Re: SL-3 and SL-4

I am buying my Black SL2H with case and tax for $1244 out the door at Hollowood Music here in Pittsburgh,PA. They will match price, but I do have to pay tax, but it all equalls out in the end and if something goes wrong, I can drive down there with the guitar and they will fix it right there!! [img]graemlins/toast.gif[/img] Jack.

[Zero Signal]

Re: SL-3 and SL-4

I don't understand all this ranting about the sl-4. A bolt-on Japanese made dk2 is great but a neck through Japanese made sl-4 is crap? [img]graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img]

The main feature advantages of the sl-3/4's are the real duncans and a neck through body. sl-3's are still around (check Matt's site), and sl-4's were gone mid-late last year.