Couldn't resist...

[MuttznMongrelz]

2005 Jackson Custom Shop Custom Order Soloist










Whoever ordered it did a nice job with picking their options though. It looks nice and hopefully it'll play and sound as good as it looks. Below is what the seller's ad stated...

USA Custom Shop Soloist 1 of a kind totally custom !!!
This is a 100% custom order with everything on it special request form added - the cost for this guitar new today would be $4200 and take 6 to 8 months to build !!!
Bridge Screaming Demon Humbucker / Single (Double rail Mini Hum neck ), Neck thru Reverse headstock ,Airbrushed Red Snakeskin all over including matching headstock with Abalone Logo, 24 frets, Black Binding, Maple fretboard, Black Skull and Crossbones inlays ,Orig Floyd Rose Recessed , 1 volume and pickup selector,Ibanez style side jack Factory, Original Hardshell Molded Case

[toejam]

Nice! But 6 to 8 months to build now? It's more than double that for a Custom Shop these days.

[MuttznMongrelz]

Thanks! That was the Seller's estimated time...I had no idea. Wow. I'm feeling pretty fortunate to have picked it up.

[toejam]

It looks really cool. Definitely a nice score!

[MuttznMongrelz]

Thanks! Definitely an 80's Throwback with a Lynch/DeMartini Vibe.

[xenophobe]

Jackson should stop using truss covers completely. Look at the damage caused by the screws. For a 20 cent piece of plastic.

[kmanick]

I was looking at that one too, but couldn't get past the inlays
maple board H/S soloist?
basically my dream guitar, congrats can't wait to hear a full review

[MuttznMongrelz]

I wish the inlays were Abalone but I ain't complaining by any means.

[Axewielder]

Very cool, looks like it even has the shifted volume knob. Big plus. The inlays are an odd choice but look well done. They are like Space Invaders, but extra evil.

[Grandturk]

That's nice and all... But red snakeskin needs a Cockdragon on it.


Haha awesome axe. Enjoy

[MuttznMongrelz]

One must take great care in researching "Cock Dragon"...so much so that I will only do so here on the JCF!

[Mudlark]

+1

Jackson should stop using truss covers completely. Look at the damage caused by the screws. For a 20 cent piece of plastic.

[MuttznMongrelz]

I'd agree. Kind of pointless. Although this had an oversized "Jackson" Cross TRC from what I can see from a prior owner (below link) which probably accounts for it. Think that thing was stock? I'll most likely put a plain black replacement on it at some point.

http://www.jackson.deadno.de/gallery-1/sl-red-snake-skin-maple-board-skull-inlays/

[Aso]

Nice! But 6 to 8 months to build now? It's more than double that for a Custom Shop these days.

I just ordered a King V custom select and it's scheduled almost a year out. Wouldn't a totally custom masterbuilt take even longer?

[Sharkfin]

Nice score, very unique guitar. The inlays remind me of Kirk Hammett's inlays on his guitars. I agree on the truss rod covers, I would forgo that option on a custom build. Stupid question, what is an Ibanez style side jack look like?