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Happy New Year everyone, I wanted to post what was my best deal/score of 2004 (not to mention saving a USA Jackson). [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] This is an auction I won on ebay in late November and I finally received the guitars a few weeks later. The thing that first caught my eye was the "Free" Jackson. I figured it might be one of the entry level import guitars. I am glad I sent some questions about the Jackson. The seller did not know anything about the Jackson, other than it was his first Jackson and he did not like how it played. He gave me some information about the Serial #, Address, USA logo, etc.
The first thing I did when I received the guitars was flip the ESP/LTD. The ESP/LTD sounded great with the Seymour Duncan pickups. I really liked the 59'/Distortion Combo, they complemented each other very well. Here is a link to the original auction listing:
ESP/LTD Auction
Here are some pictures of the Jackson:
Sorry if the pictures are too large. I am still figuring out the limits of my picturing taking ability.
The bad thing is that the previous owner spray painted the entire guitar silver. He did not bother to remove the neck, hardware, etc. I spent a day removing the overspray and cleaning the hardware. The body is in good shape without any major dings. The frets are good and the neck is straight.
I sent the body and neck to GMW to be painted. I am having the headstock refinished black so I can save the logo. GMW would not install a new logo, so I went with the original black. I will post some updated pictures when I have everything put back together.
Here are some specifications of this Jackson:
Serial #4429
Body Work Order #3479
Neck Work Order #3480
Due Date 02-15-88
Ontario Build/San Dimas Address on the Plate
Jackson J-50B Humbucker
Schaller Trem (I do not think this is the original trem, I remember the Schaller's showing up in 1989 or later. It may have come with a JT-6. I could be wrong on this).
The body original body color was Black. I am having it painted a different color.
I ordered some covers and miscellaneous hardware from Budman. Awesome job, Dave! Thanks! So I am only waiting to receive the guitar so I can put everything back together.
I am excited to finally have a USA Jackson and I consider this my best deal/score (yet).
Ben
The first thing I did when I received the guitars was flip the ESP/LTD. The ESP/LTD sounded great with the Seymour Duncan pickups. I really liked the 59'/Distortion Combo, they complemented each other very well. Here is a link to the original auction listing:
ESP/LTD Auction
Here are some pictures of the Jackson:
Sorry if the pictures are too large. I am still figuring out the limits of my picturing taking ability.
The bad thing is that the previous owner spray painted the entire guitar silver. He did not bother to remove the neck, hardware, etc. I spent a day removing the overspray and cleaning the hardware. The body is in good shape without any major dings. The frets are good and the neck is straight.
I sent the body and neck to GMW to be painted. I am having the headstock refinished black so I can save the logo. GMW would not install a new logo, so I went with the original black. I will post some updated pictures when I have everything put back together.
Here are some specifications of this Jackson:
Serial #4429
Body Work Order #3479
Neck Work Order #3480
Due Date 02-15-88
Ontario Build/San Dimas Address on the Plate
Jackson J-50B Humbucker
Schaller Trem (I do not think this is the original trem, I remember the Schaller's showing up in 1989 or later. It may have come with a JT-6. I could be wrong on this).
The body original body color was Black. I am having it painted a different color.
I ordered some covers and miscellaneous hardware from Budman. Awesome job, Dave! Thanks! So I am only waiting to receive the guitar so I can put everything back together.
I am excited to finally have a USA Jackson and I consider this my best deal/score (yet).
Ben
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