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Well, I've been lurking here for a few weeks while trying to convince my (supposedly) better half that I definitely need a new guitar. This'll be my first Jackson, and since nobody seems to carry the USA models here in Norway, I figured I'd fire off a few question to help me make the correct choice.
I've already narrowed down the search by filtering my visual/functional preferences which are: Original Floyd Rose, black hardware, no pickguard, and I'm bored of str@t style bodies. Money and time permitting I would include reverse headstock and single humbucker too, but Custom Shop doesn't sound to appealing in those terms.
So the models I'm torn between are: KE2, WR1 and KV2. They're priced equally, so that won't be an issue. As for my playingstyle, I guess I'm the rythm guitarist prototype; no shredding what so ever, mid tempo harmonies is about as far as I'll go (Hetfield style [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] ).
On to my concerns:
Neck profile
Two issues here:
a) Does the three models differ much in this respect?
b) If so, will KE3, KVX10 and WRMG (which my dealer actually has in stock) be any indication of their "big brothers" so I can base my choice on them?
Pickups
My 3 canditates are set up with different pickup configurations
KE2: TB4 (B) & SH2N (N)
KV2: TB4 (B) & SH2N (N)
WR1: TB8 (B) & SH10 (N)
I have to admit I know nothing at all about any of these. What I *do* know is that with my previous guitars I've ripped out whatever they shipped with and popped in EMG 81's. Is that still they way to go so I simply should disregard the pickup issue, or are they keepers, and if so how would their characteristics be described?
Balance/weight
Any opinions on the different models weight distribution? I seem to remember a few posts mentioning the KE2 or WR1 (Can't remember which) has a tendency to dive, fact? Also, I move quite a bit on stage, so if there's a significant difference in overall weight between them, that would be good to know too [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] .
Availabilty
I found this forum via onlinestagegear.com, so with with the USA Select Series being priced @ $5000 here in Norway (they haven't even lowered the MSRP after USD lost 30% value vs. NOK ffs), I'll probably end up ordering from there. The question might be suited better for an e-mail to Matt, but I'll add it here to keep it all in one place. Norwegian dealers operate with a 4 month delivery time on any high end Jackson. Does this apply to US dealers too (so I should look up a dealer having the model I decide on in stock and accept not getting the lowest price to reduce waiting time), or does Jackson keep a select line of models in stock for quick delivery to dealers? And if so which models?
I guess that's about it, any and all help will be greatly appreciated [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] .
Thanks.
Well, I've been lurking here for a few weeks while trying to convince my (supposedly) better half that I definitely need a new guitar. This'll be my first Jackson, and since nobody seems to carry the USA models here in Norway, I figured I'd fire off a few question to help me make the correct choice.
I've already narrowed down the search by filtering my visual/functional preferences which are: Original Floyd Rose, black hardware, no pickguard, and I'm bored of str@t style bodies. Money and time permitting I would include reverse headstock and single humbucker too, but Custom Shop doesn't sound to appealing in those terms.
So the models I'm torn between are: KE2, WR1 and KV2. They're priced equally, so that won't be an issue. As for my playingstyle, I guess I'm the rythm guitarist prototype; no shredding what so ever, mid tempo harmonies is about as far as I'll go (Hetfield style [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] ).
On to my concerns:
Neck profile
Two issues here:
a) Does the three models differ much in this respect?
b) If so, will KE3, KVX10 and WRMG (which my dealer actually has in stock) be any indication of their "big brothers" so I can base my choice on them?
Pickups
My 3 canditates are set up with different pickup configurations
KE2: TB4 (B) & SH2N (N)
KV2: TB4 (B) & SH2N (N)
WR1: TB8 (B) & SH10 (N)
I have to admit I know nothing at all about any of these. What I *do* know is that with my previous guitars I've ripped out whatever they shipped with and popped in EMG 81's. Is that still they way to go so I simply should disregard the pickup issue, or are they keepers, and if so how would their characteristics be described?
Balance/weight
Any opinions on the different models weight distribution? I seem to remember a few posts mentioning the KE2 or WR1 (Can't remember which) has a tendency to dive, fact? Also, I move quite a bit on stage, so if there's a significant difference in overall weight between them, that would be good to know too [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] .
Availabilty
I found this forum via onlinestagegear.com, so with with the USA Select Series being priced @ $5000 here in Norway (they haven't even lowered the MSRP after USD lost 30% value vs. NOK ffs), I'll probably end up ordering from there. The question might be suited better for an e-mail to Matt, but I'll add it here to keep it all in one place. Norwegian dealers operate with a 4 month delivery time on any high end Jackson. Does this apply to US dealers too (so I should look up a dealer having the model I decide on in stock and accept not getting the lowest price to reduce waiting time), or does Jackson keep a select line of models in stock for quick delivery to dealers? And if so which models?
I guess that's about it, any and all help will be greatly appreciated [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] .
Thanks.
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