Suggestions on SL1

[Glenn KK]

Hi everyone.
My name is Rick, i'm a new member and i'm here to ask you some questions.
I'm looking for a used Jackson, a Soloist (love this guitar) SL1.
I found 3 in my state and they vary from 1100€ (1501$) to 1500€ (2047$).

They're all in Amber Sunburst, S-S-H configuration, one with stock duncans, one with duncans single coils and a DiMarzio humbucker and the last one (the 1501$ one) with EMGs.

I really like to know if there are years with a better production (wood selection, finishes, etc) and if i coul space from hard rock to heavy metal esaily (Judas Priest, Iron Maiden etc....classic stuffs)

I don't know the serial numbers, but i'll buy it in summer (not enough cash at the moment, )

Thanks for the help!
Rick

[wilkinsi]

AFAIK, the build years won't really make any difference. They should all be made of alder. I'd choose the one that looks best, then put whatever pickups I want in it.

Duncans are the stock pups. The other 2 guitars have gone thru pup changes. I wouldn't go for EMG's. They seem to have a nasty EQ-kill to them. The Dimarzio will have a soft top end and scooped mid range. The stock Duncans will have more mid-range.

[DonP]

It sounds like they are all the same. Can you play them? Get the cheapest one that plays and sounds good.

[Glenn KK]

AFAIK, the build years won't really make any difference. They should all be made of alder. I'd choose the one that looks best, then put whatever pickups I want in it.

Duncans are the stock pups. The other 2 guitars have gone thru pup changes. I wouldn't go for EMG's. They seem to have a nasty EQ-kill to them. The Dimarzio will have a soft top end and scooped mid range. The stock Duncans will have more mid-range.

Yes, they're all made of alder with flamed maple top.
I think that the one with EMGs has gone through PUp changes, too, but i already have a EMG-equipped guitar, and they sound all the same with active pups.

How are the SD classic stacks? :think:

It sounds like they are all the same. Can you play them? Get the cheapest one that plays and sounds good.

I'll play them for a try when i get the money...

here they are:

w/stock SD pickups



w/DiMarzio bridge humbucker


w/EMGs

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

The classic stacks are versatile and sound great.

[Flatpicker]

Q: I really like to know if there are years with a better production (wood selection, finishes, etc)

A: Not really, but, some people say that the Fender take over helped quality over the last Akai years.

Q: and if i coul space from hard rock to heavy metal esaily (Judas Priest, Iron Maiden etc....classic stuffs)

A: Very easily. Basically the SL1 will do whatever you need it to do. They are very capable instruments.

[Glenn KK]

Thanks flatpicker.

the serial number is 008893. When has it been made?

[Flatpicker]

No Prob.
Numbers, I'll leave to the experts here. I've never been good at that.

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

Thanks flatpicker.

the serial number is 008893. When has it been made?

What am I, chopped liver?



I'm definitely not the serial number hot-shot but...

The S/N should start with a U, not a 0. Assuming that is U08893, that is an older SL1, from the year 2000.

Currently they are in the U22XXX/U23XXX range.

[pro-fusion]

the serial number is 008893. When has it been made?

I'm assuming that's actually "U08893", which would indicate a guitar made in 2000.

Edit: hey, somebody got there before me!

BTW, that first guitar with the stock Duncans has an amazing top. If it played great, that would be my choice.

[Glenn KK]

Sorry, the serial number is U08893

[RacerX]

AFAIK, the build years won't really make any difference. They should all be made of alder.

IIRC, pre 1998 SL1s were poplar. I just got a '97.

[PowerTube]

IIRC, pre 1998 SL1s were poplar.

Yeah, they were sure poplar. So poplar they couldn't keep 'em in stock.

[kamelot101]

Choose the one with the nicer top. I like the first one.

[Glenn KK]

Choose the one with the nicer top. I like the first one.

yeah, me too, the all stock one... but i haven't got enough money...

oh, right...are these legitimate prices? :think: