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Just placed on order for the SL2H Soloist in the Transparent Black color; it will take up to 90 days to arrive
As excited as I am my only concern is this: the flame maple top...while beautiful when done correctly can also look horrible when attention to matching pieces isn't exercised. I've noticed that for the most part the production made Soloists, while not book matched, are cosmetically acceptable and look "great" However, I've also noticed (and mostly on trans black examples) some unacceptable ones. I've seen ones with two very different colors I.E. black on one side, brown on the other, examples where there is flame on one side and none on the other?? I would think for the near two thousand dollars I will be paying for this USA manufactured guitar I would receive some piece of mind?
So, I contacted Jackson via email and four days later they basically told me that it would be a gamble and there would be no guarantee on what I would receive. The responder advised that the custom shop would be the route to go if I'm that concerned about it. Now, my dealer says he will reject the guitar if it isn't up to my standards, but I don't wanna have to go through that kinda hassle? All I want is a cosmetically acceptable top! My question for you guys is: What would I expect to pay for a custom shop model that ONLY has a bookmatched flame top as a "custom option"? :think:
If anyone has examples of their trans black soloists I would love to see them!! I'm happy to be here, looks like a decent place for Jackson enthusiasts.
Just placed on order for the SL2H Soloist in the Transparent Black color; it will take up to 90 days to arrive
As excited as I am my only concern is this: the flame maple top...while beautiful when done correctly can also look horrible when attention to matching pieces isn't exercised. I've noticed that for the most part the production made Soloists, while not book matched, are cosmetically acceptable and look "great" However, I've also noticed (and mostly on trans black examples) some unacceptable ones. I've seen ones with two very different colors I.E. black on one side, brown on the other, examples where there is flame on one side and none on the other?? I would think for the near two thousand dollars I will be paying for this USA manufactured guitar I would receive some piece of mind? So, I contacted Jackson via email and four days later they basically told me that it would be a gamble and there would be no guarantee on what I would receive. The responder advised that the custom shop would be the route to go if I'm that concerned about it. Now, my dealer says he will reject the guitar if it isn't up to my standards, but I don't wanna have to go through that kinda hassle? All I want is a cosmetically acceptable top! My question for you guys is: What would I expect to pay for a custom shop model that ONLY has a bookmatched flame top as a "custom option"? :think:
If anyone has examples of their trans black soloists I would love to see them!! I'm happy to be here, looks like a decent place for Jackson enthusiasts.
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