What's this, and is it any good?

[alexander]

Hi there folks, new to the forum, hope you can help me with an easy one;



Can you tell me what that is? I know it's a Japanese import, and the serial is J002098. Basically, I can get it for £200 off a guy I know - is it worth it, is it a good instrument and exactly how slim is the neck? The guy says it's slimmer than a Wizard neck, and that's a bit slim for me, but I could get used to it perhaps.

It's got a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge there, and one of the saddles has been replaced but apparently this doesn't cause any problems.

Would like to get your learned viewpoints! Cheers!

[Jackson-Charvel]

Jackson JTX. Excellent guitar and well worth that price!

[alexander]

Thanks for your response matey!

Would it be easy to source/fit a replacement saddle do you think?

[NextInLine]

You can use the search function and find some good info on jtx's

Here's a recent thread started by Newc

http://www.jcfonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62331

The bridge is a jt-580. The non low-profile version of the bridge used in most of today's import Jacksons like dk-2, dxmg etc. The non low-profile version is no longer used though. I'm not sure if an ofr saddle will fit in there but other then that that might not be too easy to find a jt-580 saddle

And 200£ sounds like a good price considering you're in Europe

[alexander]

Ah all great info, thanks very much! I'll do some digging around the forum now I know what it is!

[NextInLine]

Welcome to the forum btw! Why not make an introduction post, together with the pictures of your guitars

[alexander]

Thanks very much, seems like a really warm and friendly place!

To be honest I usually build my own guitars, but if I snag this one I'll put some decent pics up for sure!

[Newc]

Nice JTX

The saddles should be replaceable with Floyd Rose, Schaller, or even Ibanez saddles as long as they're not the Low Profile models with the string-locking screw in front of the fine-tuners.

And yes, those necks are razor thin.

[alexander]

Thanks again, dude!

Might pass on it if the neck is super thin - playing my bro's ibanez gave me thumb cramp after about half an hour! Then again, at that price I could probably sell it on for a profit if it doesn't suit - what do you think the guitar's worth on the UK market? Any ideas? Anyone here be interested in it if I decide it's not for me?

[Jesusfreak]

Is there any other Jackson guitar with a maple neck and inlay like that?(its the first time i saw a jackson like that)

[Newc]

Anyone here be interested in it if I decide it's not for me?

Be careful how you word things around here - Junior members aren't allowed to advertise items for sale, and that may include lines like that one.
Just a heads-up.

As for value, I've not seen one go for more than $300USD, and IIRC, that's only if I'm bidding on it

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IIRC, the only other Jackson import with a maple fretboard and dot inlays was the Dinky Reverse, but the neck was not as thin as the JTX.

[alexander]

Sorry guys if I've transgressed a board rule! My apologies...

[fett]

Welcome to the board. Transgression is a progression around here. Post your Toasties and enjoy the ride.