My first USA Jackson - KE2?

[rakh1]

Hey all,

First post!! [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

I am 'just' about to order a KE2 as my first ever USA Jackson. I had an old Kelly Pro about 7 years ago which I loved but it had pretty poor quality pickups and pickup surrounds and the electrics were not great.

How much better is the USA series? I am in the UK and there is NOWHERE to go have a look at one. I am having to order from the US as Fender haven't got a clue here.

Any comments - words of encouragement - pics of black KE2s very welcome!

Rich

[-=RkR=-]

Re: My first USA Jackson - KE2?

My first and only (at this point) USA Jackson is a KE-2 and all I can say is that it exceeded all expectations in tone,looks,playability and just general MOJO... It has become my favorite guitar (out of 13 others) It's not black, but here's a few pics anyway...:



I'll bet you won't regret getting one...

[Number Of The Priest]

Re: My first USA Jackson - KE2?

I badly want a black KE2. I've recently rediscovered the joy that is my KE3 Professional and the frickin' GAS has hit me like a ton of bricks... [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[dinkyjacksonman]

Re: My first USA Jackson - KE2?

WOW! Congrats!
I love Kelly. I am getting into the shape recently.
I want a KE2T or 1T.
Anyone got one for sale?
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[Number Of The Priest]

Re: My first USA Jackson - KE2?

JCFer Jerry From Ghana had one for sale a few months ago. I don't know if he managed to sell it or not.

[dinkyjacksonman]

Re: My first USA Jackson - KE2?

Yea I saw that KE1T in Black and I even PM'd him about it but the money was short at the time... [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[Hellraiser6502]

Re: My first USA Jackson - KE2?

I have a mint black KE2T that I might consider selling for the right $$ or possibly a trade (USA only ) for something cool.

email: [email protected]

[model1]

Re: My first USA Jackson - KE2?

a Ke2 is a great choice for sure [img]/images/graemlins/notworthy.gif[/img]
but when you played a kelly pro you definately will notice the difference in the neck [img]/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
the current usa series have way thicker necks like the ones on pros especially if you compare kellys
i do also have a ke2 and a ke pro std and the difference is really huge [img]/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]
over all the ke2 is a really great axe i love it [img]/images/graemlins/notworthy.gif[/img]
maybe you´re able to find a NOS because some years ago they still had black hardware even on transparent finishes [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
my 98´ ke2 for example has black hw on transblack colour, wich looks awesome [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[rakh1]

Re: My first USA Jackson - KE2?

NOS?

Aside from that a quick question. When I had my Kelly Pro the two pickup surrounds were cheap plastic that cracked after a few months...I didn't really think much of it until I bought my Ibanez S520 which had metal surrounds - much much better quality. So - what does the KE2 have?

Cheers - Rich

[rakh1]

Re: My first USA Jackson - KE2?

OK - I did it - I ordered a KE2 in metallic black....WOOHOO

Rich (not at all excited!!)

[-=RkR=-]

Re: My first USA Jackson - KE2?

Dude, I think you made a killer choice (of course I'm not biased in any way [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] ) The KE-2 is a MONSTER guitar, no doubt. [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[model1]

Re: My first USA Jackson - KE2?

NOS would have been NEW OLD STOCK
means a guitar that is basically new but hung in a store for several years and was never sold
i don´t know for the actual ones but my 98 Ke2 has plastic pup-rings
andy

[StukaJU87]

Re: My first USA Jackson - KE2?

Here's my KE2, took 3 months to get a few years ago. Still like new. Maybe 3 hours on it.

[dinkyjacksonman]

Re: My first USA Jackson - KE2?

mmmmmm...
Nice kelly Stuka!
Didn't know you have that one.

Now me want one!
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[StukaJU87]

Re: My first USA Jackson - KE2?

[ QUOTE ]
mmmmmm...
Nice kelly Stuka!
Didn't know you have that one.

Now me want one!
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[/ QUOTE ]Get one. They are great. The only reason it doesn't get much use, (same with my other Jacksons) is because we switch tunings several times each rehearsal. That is why I have been looking for a RR1T.