DK-1: Bastard Stepchild?

[toejam]

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The DK1 rocks!!! [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img] I love the EMGs and oiled neck on the newer model. Some people here have major problems if they can't get around a bolt-on neck joint to reach all 24 frets. [img]/images/graemlins/baby.gif[/img] Then again, I've heard people also complain about the older mid '90s DK1 with 22 frets and H/S/S Duncans. [img]/images/graemlins/eyes.gif[/img]

[LUVGUN]

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Funny... I think I just bought one!
Were they called DK1 back in 1990?

[LUVGUN]

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Ok wait... it's not a DK1.
I guess maybe its a Fusion?

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Ok wait... it's not a DK1.
I guess maybe its a Fusion?

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what scale is the neck?

[Lauri]

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Absolutely stunning guitars! I own 03 DK-1, bought it in mint condition in here. OMHO 9-42 doesnt give the guitar its all playability, i changed to 11-48 strings and lowered tuning to D. And it plays now even better than it used.

Ofcource you cant play sweeps from 17 fret to up as good as on a neck-through, but it hasnt stopped me. And the neck on DK-1 is just too good! i highly recomend it! [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[Cerastine Order]

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yeah, but we are talking about a f**king Ibanez that warped!

mmmm DK1 in Graveyard.....

[LUVGUN]

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Ok wait... it's not a DK1.
I guess maybe its a Fusion?

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what scale is the neck?

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I don't know yet. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[slayer]

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Man, I love the Fusion so much and have had 2 of them, a 1990 and a 1991, Electric Blue and a rare Coral Sea one that was mint. I really wish Jackson would re-issue the Fusion, but with a medium C neck, damn those thin necks [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] Jack.

[vwall]

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Yep, Dan is right!
Other than him, I received Zero innterest on the DK1 copper head..
I would still love to do that run but with the feedback, or rather lack there of, I couldnt afford to
risk several thousand dollars on stock that noone wants :-/

I personally prefer the DK1 over the rest. I love the oiled necks and the profile.
Its not as comfy on the sweeps as a Soloists but Im used doing it on them.
That's another main reason I did the SL2HT Chlorine and SL2H trans Purple Burst Limted Edition Models...
To have some soloists with oiled neck and give the Jackoson buyers a little added variety.[img]/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

[1trussell]

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What's the difference in neck feel between the DK1 and DK2? I've never had the chance play a USA, and I prefer the H/H set up. Just curious.

[LUVGUN]

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I wonder the same thing.
I have a DK2 and never play it.
It just sits here looking pretty.
Does the DK1 neck have a different feel?

[slayer]

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I have owned both and can say, the DK1/Fusion neck is pretty much the same style neck and the DK2 and that is why I have sold them all, too thin for me, but all were great guitars if you like thin C necks. A little thicker and I would be there. Jack.

[Chameleonfong]

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yeah, but we are talking about a f**king Ibanez that warped!

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For your info, I used to lived in Seattle, had a late 80s Jem and a prestige, and I don't remember them "warpping" thru the season change.

And doing toss rod adjustment is normal, you have to do them when ever you change your string gauge.

Fong

[neilli]

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I have the NAMM 03 / Catalogue Nebula graphic DK1 and it's OK...My wife bought it for me for my 30th so I can't ever get rid of it, but it doesn't really do it for me - sounds a bit dead, neck too thin, upper fret access etc (all of that personal preference stuff that's been said before). I really just play my GMWs at the moment anyway so even my neck-thru Jacksons and ESPs don't get much of a look in either!
Cheers
Ian

[JimmyApollo]

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Could it have anything to do with Kevin Easton's recent run of Copperhead Soloists? I Would have gotten one of those DK-1s, had I the $$$....sigh....