"You can't build a decent neck-through guitar for under $1000"

[Drizzt]

Ehm, if you guys are searching for a neck-thru under $1000, you should take a look right here:

https://www.carvin.com

[Newc]

QR - Hmmm. Funny that. Musta been an old page from the rakuten site (was trying to go directly to 34music, but kept leaving off the "store" in the URL so I just went back to it via the link from the other listing).

Anyhoo, $1200+ is still a bit much for me at the moment. Maybe if I keep watching ikebe-gakki that one with the Surfcaster head will pop up for about $500

Driz - Sorry, I should have been more specific: A JACKSON neckthrough import for under $1000
I may be cheap and argumentative, but I'm loyal

[Ozz666]

That is the exact model Jackson needs in their import line....ideally in string-thru...but I won't be picky LOL. If those were available I'd have a couple of them right now.

- Joel

[StukaJU87]

If those were available I'd have a couple of them right now.

- Joel

That is why you won't see them for sale here in the US. Like the early 90's Pros, they'd cut into USA Select sales here.:ROTF:

[Sunbane]

Sooo, the question is then which option would make more money for JCMI - to A) use a plain import series to create interest for the USA Selects (like they do now), or B) make quality imports that partly compete with the USA Selects.

[shadowcat]

Yes, that's the question, since option B) would also compete against the OTHER brands.... or more like, totally crush them. At least my Jackson Stars Rhoads does.
Maybe if JCMI was less cautious of hurting their USA line they could hurt the other manufacturers more.

I've played the LTD Alexi Laiho modell (1400 euro) in a store two weeks ago and IMO it felt totally cheap. Even the chinese BC Riches felt better to me there.
Now that price is just what I paid for my imported Jackson Stars Rhoads (a modified RR-J1B). Introducing models of this quality in great enough quantities to actually bring them into all the stores (I never see USA's here...) would give Jackson a whole new identity. The king of imports, so to speak.

[spencer4hire]

That is the exact model Jackson needs in their import line....ideally in string-thru...but I won't be picky LOL. If those were available I'd have a couple of them right now.

- Joel

It is called the SLSMG.

[Newc]

Actually the ASL is an Archtop Soloist, whereas the SLS is a superlight - thinner-than-normal Soloist body.

The NASL is as thick as a Soloist (to receive the Floyd) but has the body shape of an SLS (which is noticeably different if you compare them side-by-side).

[Jacksonite]

mail order I don't know. It does say on the back of the headstock by the serial number. m 400 is a higher model I would say its still korea.

400 and above ltd's are korean

blow that indonesia

[spencer4hire]

Actually the ASL is an Archtop Soloist, whereas the SLS is a superlight - thinner-than-normal Soloist body.

The NASL is as thick as a Soloist (to receive the Floyd) but has the body shape of an SLS (which is noticeably different if you compare them side-by-side).

Yes but the SLSMG is a neck thru Jackson with an ebony board available new
for $1000. I think that was the topic of the thread.

[Jacksonite]

but my biggest problem is that Schecter and ESP (LTD) have neck through (actually they are "set-through" guitars in the 500 dollar range. While Jackson are WAY better thats a hard sell, people hear how superior the neck through is (granted most cant hear it) tonewise, and then they see the cost difference between say a SL3 (MAP of 1100) and a Schecter C1 Classic (map of 700) and then they wanna know why (other than because its a jackson) that the Schecter costs so much less. And honestly, they dont care about the Korea thing.

Take the DK2M.... Map of 599.99 vs the Schecter C1 Elite also Map of 599.99

Jackson JB/Jazz, Maple neck, Alder body, Trem and highest quality components with MIJ fit and finish bolt on

Schecter DD HB102s, Mahogany body and neck, real abalone binding, and grover tuners Set through

Hands down the jackson wins.... But if someone is looking for the heal shape of a neckthrough, I dont have a Jackson for them in that range, and most people arent as brand loyal as I am...

I would love to have them come in the store and say... I wanna Jackson... with these options, what are my choices, hmmm, ill take that one...

I would like to have a lower priced NT option to smoke the comp with, but once they play em, if the arent tooooooo much of a cheapster, they will buy the better guitar....

Damn i ramble...did anyof that make sence, was anyof it even relevent?

[thetroy]

I think when the OP says "under $1000" he does not mean $999.99, but more like $600 or whatever. The SLSMG is great but is not cheap.

[Rich#6]

Don't forget about the tonepros bridge and the blackjack model that has SDs not DDs. What about Washburn's x50 which comes with active emgs or SDs for aroung $600. I love Jackson/charvel but I also have a schecter c+ and a washburn x50 and the are really nice guitars. My main guitar is still my 86 model 6.

[slash-ed]

I had a C-1 Classic... good build construction, 5 piece neck through for something like $699 USD? The poly finish was, expectedly, quite thick and cloying. A bit of a bother on the neck, but it got sanded down slightly and oiled, so that was that.

[charvelguy]

On the Schecter note..
I feel Schecter has made some decent neck thru's for under a grand. Some are a little over bling'd with the abalone on some models but they play much like older USA Deans. The baritones with the Tone Pro's hardware are solid axes as are some of the C series.
Speaking of which.. you could pick up some Deans for low bucks of the Korean made neck thru's too. The 79 series were good bang for buck and the Czech made korina models were also well made. You can still get a US made reissue baby series for well under a grand off the bay on occasion. Hamer too, I seem to recall had some decent made Korean models.
but.. some of those may be set-in neck construction too so I may be off.

If you are only a USA made guy..one can also pick up Washburn custom shops neck thru's on the 'bay for under a grand in many body types. Really, very well made axes.