Comparing the SL 2 to the SL 1

[GodOfRhythm]

What's your thoughts on this.

I personally think the black binding on the 2 is quite nice. But no inlays? [img]/images/graemlins/nono.gif[/img]

Also the SL 2 was more of a 'bridge across the ' Japanese Pro and USA High End guitars gap, right?

[VitaminG]

Re: Comparing the SL 2 to the SL 1

I think it's a great looking axe. The colours that were available on the SL2 appeal to me, I dig the no inlays & the black neck binding too.

Of course, if you want inlays, there's always the current SL2H [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[GodOfRhythm]

Re: Comparing the SL 2 to the SL 1

Well, I'm not going for a new one actually. I've got a choice between


SL 1
SL 2
Charvel Model 6 (88)

and now I have to decide which one, because of a limited budget...

so a SL2H isn't really an option right now. I do like dual humbucker configurations though, I'm not much of a fan of anything in the middle position, it f*cks up my picking :/

[VitaminG]

Re: Comparing the SL 2 to the SL 1

so these are guitars you're actually looking at?

If they're just guitars on your shopping list, you still might find an older SL2H. Or a Charvel Model 5 if you prefer the double hum setup.

The Model 5FX might be another option you'd consider, it had a hum/slant single setup. Very cool

[GodOfRhythm]

Re: Comparing the SL 2 to the SL 1

These are actual guitars I have the opportunity for to buy.

The Model 6's quality is on par with the Jacksons I think, but then again an original Soloist IS an original Soloist...

[Chameleonfong]

Re: Comparing the SL 2 to the SL 1

I had a late 90s SL1 and have a SL2.

Other then the cosmetic differences (Inlay, pickups, etc...), the biggest different is the neck profile, the late 90s SL1 has a thinner neck compared to SL2. But do keep in mind that the Jackson's neck profile varied thru the years.

My two cents
Fong

Fong

[Leo Chang]

Re: Comparing the SL 2 to the SL 1

If middle pickups interfere with your picking, and you don't use that position often, then you can lower the middle pickup so that it won't interfere anymore. I do this with all my guitars that comes with a middle pickup.

[Ricey]

Re: Comparing the SL 2 to the SL 1

I never new there was any difference between a SL-1 and SL-2, other than the PUP configuration.

[Anders]

Re: Comparing the SL 2 to the SL 1

There isn't any... between the SL1 and the SL2H

The SL2 and SL2H are not the same.

Anders