Best Jackson on budget

[JRE]

DK2

Like Pebber says.


Well made, great bound neck

[thetroy]

The XL's have real MOP and Schaller trems, I'd pick one of those over a 2005 import

[metallica_eti]

Thanx for all of your advise, very helpful. Now im just going to try and try a few out and see which one fits me the best.

[metallica_eti]

I would want a Jackson with double Hums. instead of Hum/Single/Single but can the Hum/Sin/Sin compare, what are the sound differences.

[straycat]

A 2 hum guitar is a great all around platform.You can coil tap each hum and get some real nice single coil sounds.

[mm2002]

Yep, 2 hums is probably the most versatile arrangement. If you want a neck-thru, you can find a nice model 5 in the $400 range. (that is if you're not dead set on sharkfin inlays). I think that would definitely be the most bang for your buck.

[wicked_lester]

With the older DK-2 you could eventually replace the neck pickup with a single-sized humbucker which would give you an H/S/H configuration...just a thought.

[metallica_eti]

I found my 2 choices out of Jacksons that I want. They are brand new and anyone who has played both or just one I would love your input. The two choices are the DK2M and the DXMG. Both will end up being equiped with EMG 81's.thanx

[straycat]

Played them both DK 2M would be my choice because this is the first year for them and they play great.

[memphiskat]

hello- I'll second the Jackson Pro advise. I recently got a
92 0r 93 Jackson Fusion XL and love it. The Shaller bridge plate needed replacing- the intonation holes were stripped, something to ask about if you are looking at any of the Pro line. But this guitar plays great. I also have a DKMG that I paid twice the money for new, without a case, and it's no better.
Karl

[memphiskat]

hello again- just saw your post about deciding on DXMG or DK2M. Never played a DK2M, but they look really cool. As for the DXMG, it's very similar to the DKMG that I bought, DKMG has different inlays and a carved top. I did what you did and replaced the HZ's with 81/85 and it's a great improvement, but it's silly expensive. You can now get the DKMG stock with the 81/85, but still no sharkys. If I had to do it again I'd get something with the actives already in it or look on ebay for a used one that someones already spent the money to upgrade the pickups.
karl

[Sinistas]

used JJ series if you can find one?

[6_string_master]

I found my 2 choices out of Jacksons that I want. They are brand new and anyone who has played both or just one I would love your input. The two choices are the DK2M and the DXMG. Both will end up being equiped with EMG 81's.thanx

Get the DK2M then. I have played it, and it really liked it a ton. The maple neck is really nice, and the frets are bound really well. The pickups are high quality, and the finish is great.

[metallica_eti]

ok thanx for all of the advice, now just to try a few out.

[straycat]

Man I like this guy. He wants to try everything and make his own mind up and that is a good thing.So many people are like sheep and end up buying what someone tells them to.Kudos man!