Custom Select w/ SL2H-V control placement?

[leftykingv2]

Pot Hole!!!

[shreddermon]

Yeah, I actually like Jackson's knob placement. Makes it easy to do picking with volume swells at the same time. Never felt in the way to me.

[leftykingv2]

Yeah, I actually like Jackson's knob placement. Makes it easy to do picking with volume swells at the same time. Never felt in the way to me.

+1 It took a little getting used to but after a couple weeks it was fine for me.

[claxor]

Well, I appreciate your help.

For the people that have actually drilled a new hole for a volume knob, where do they usually place it? What's the most logical place for them to drill the hole?

[roodyrocker]

Yeah, I actually like Jackson's knob placement. Makes it easy to do picking with volume swells at the same time. Never felt in the way to me.

Exactly how i feel about it too

[Axewielder]

This is a major issue for me. When I look at the SL2HV and use the side of the standard size pickup ring as a gauge, I'd approximate they are moving it back a full inch. I'm not sure why the custom select option is only 1/2". It could be the least common denominator that works on all body shapes. I'd like to test the standard 1/2" volume back option. In my case it's only fractions of an inch that spell the difference between triumph and tragedy. It might be just enough. Also, since they already have a template for the SL2HV controls, they might just budge on that for the Soloist only.

[Bear R.-]

I agree w/you 100%.on the knob being right in the way..i love the soloist too.but they need to move that sucker...every time I get going on something the volume gets lower and lower and it pretty much messes me up to quickly turn that knob back up.ha,ha..i still love the sl2h anyway but I agree.....God Bless..Barry

[claxor]

I agree, axewielder. If they can drill in a slightly different location as an opition, why not just have the vintage controls be a custom select option? (as well or instead)

In my case, I can't relax and anchor my picking hand against the body. Instead, I'm anchoring my hand on the.volume knob, and its uncomfortable. I end up thinking about my hand placement and not free to think about my actual playing. I don't feel free. Feel stuck.

[Chad]

Have you guys tried lowering the knob down to where it bites into the face of the guitar? This gives some resistance and the minor finish hazing it might create isn't visible because it's under the knob.

Another option is to put a piece of rubber or something between the knob and body to restrict movement.

[leftykingv2]

Have you guys tried lowering the knob down to where it bites into the face of the guitar? This gives some resistance and the minor finish hazing it might create isn't visible because it's under the knob.

Another option is to put a piece of rubber or something between the knob and body to restrict movement.

+1 That's a really slick suggestion!

[claxor]

This is a major issue for me. When I look at the SL2HV and use the side of the standard size pickup ring as a gauge, I'd approximate they are moving it back a full inch. I'm not sure why the custom select option is only 1/2". It could be the least common denominator that works on all body shapes. I'd like to test the standard 1/2" volume back option. In my case it's only fractions of an inch that spell the difference between triumph and tragedy. It might be just enough. Also, since they already have a template for the SL2HV controls, they might just budge on that for the Soloist only.

Well, you guys were right. I just checked in with Matt at Matt's Music, and Jackson said it would have to be a full custom shop order to do anything differently than the 1/2" back option for control placement. Sigh...

Trying to think of my options here. I'm not wanting any crazy graphic paint job. Would it make sense to order a SL-2H custom select (let's say black, reverse headstock, oil neck and everything else standard), then receive the guitar, have the holes plugged, drill new holes, and refinish it again in black? Or just order full custom shop for a guitar as basic as this?

[Chad]

If you could forgo the reverse headstock, then there a ton of used Soloists on the market that would fit the bill. Then have whoever fill/drill and refinish. The oil neck could be taken care of during the refinish. Going this option, you could go for a guitar with some minor finish damage or a horrible graphic...and save some money.

[Axewielder]

Another solution that I've discovered is to go over the knob problem instead of around it. One way to accomplish this is non-recessed trems. When I got my first Jackson strat which had a non-recessed trem, the knob looks to be right in the way, but the strings are high off the body and my strumming hand shoots right over it instead of hitting it. I've been a non-recessed trem fanboy ever since. The other way is to lower the height of the knob. I've come across these black barrel knobs that look like normal Jackson knobs, but are like half the height. Unfortunately I don't have a source for them, but they are out there. If that works for you, it is a very simple low-cost solution with no nasty downfalls.

[claxor]

Well, I like using the tremolo for vibrato as well (a la classic George Lynch, back in the day), and I assume I will need a recessed trem. Correct?

[Axewielder]

Well, I like using the tremolo for vibrato as well (a la classic George Lynch, back in the day), and I assume I will need a recessed trem. Correct?

No no no...you can go fully floating with a NR trem. Some feel that you can get a bit more pullup with a recessed trem, but I think it's mostly a wash unless there isn't enough neck angle (which can really be a problem on a neck-thru guitar). So I checked the custom select form, and the NR trem is an option on the Soloist and Rhoads only. Some players don't like the high string height, though. I love it. Frankly I'd try to get my hands on a NR trem Soloist to demo it before I floated a note for a custom select, though.