My first Jackson

[aceinet]

I wanted to ask some feedback before I bought my first Jackson but the impulse to buy was too hard to resist. I really like the DK2M but noticed this reverse Dinky Professional sitting in the store. Actually the guitar had been sitting in the store forever. I mentioned that to the sales rep and he agreed with me and said he would love to get it out of the store. The price was $125.00 less than the sticker price so hopefully it's a good deal. Needs a good cleaning which I think will make the pickups, headstock and hardware look as close to new. Neck is thin and fast which is always nice. Seems everyone on JCF said to grab a Professional if you could find one at a good price so I did.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/32224363@N03/3333935417/

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[VitaminG]

nice! That's a good'un there. I've always liked the look of the granite finish.

[scotty]

I would go with the Professional. I have never owned a DK2M but I have a few DK2s and I would never buy one again. I don't have one with Seymour Duncan pups but others and I just don't like them. I don't like the tone and I don't like the necks. But that is just me. I am sure others will disagree with me but that is my opinion. Go with the Pro!

[Axewielder]

I always liked those granite Dinky Reverses.

[aceinet]

Serial Number?

The serial number reads 923844. Does that sound like the legit serial number? Seen others on the bay going with a different serial number, nothing starting with a "9."

[tcwil8]

Nice score. I would have gone for the Dinky reverse too. Really nice thin necks. Not sure about the serial. Anyone?

[wetrx95]

Sweet axe, congrats.

[Confessor Townsend]

The serial number reads 923844. Does that sound like the legit serial number? Seen others on the bay going with a different serial number, nothing starting with a "9."

Sounds legit to me 92xxxx would probably be the year of manufacture and granite Dinky reverses are in the catalogue from that period.

[Casket]

when did they stop putting professional on the headstock?
sorry but im a noob with jackson's and im curious. (ive been off in ibanez land for a long time)

[RacerX]

Around 1995 IIRC

[KBRR]

nice, welcome

[nhspike]

Very nice guitar.

These necks are to die for.

Great score!

[SEEGERMANY]

Cyg's first Jackson!

[gregthatshreds]

That guitar was at cash n a flash on texas street a while back(or one identical to it) I played it and it was pretty sweet, they also had a model 4 and it was cheaper so I bought it instead. I've bought quite a few used jacksons from tom at cashnaflash, he's cut me some deals

[aceinet]

Troubles?

Well this one and another stone Professional were sitting up at the Sam Ash in San Antonio for a while. I was back up there today and I didn't see the other one on the floor. Not sure if someone finally bought it or they still have it in the back (where they put it when I bought this one).

But I'm having some troubles. Looks like the B string lock screw is stripped and I can't loosen it with an allen wrench. Should I soak the entire floyd unit in some oil to lube it or should I try something else? I've tried using some plyers but no success. Would WD40 be acceptable? Thankfully the extra part package was included in the case so I should be able to swap the stripped one out with another one.

Thanks!