San Dimas Jackson #3510 In Da' House!!

[charveljunkie]

Re: San Dimas Jackson #3510 In Da\' House!!

Now thats a good lookin guitar!!!!
Congrats!!!
I have found 2 in the last month one was $250.00
87 white w/ graphics and the other an 88 blue crackle for $385.00
$500.00 or below I think are a steal for these guitars even though they say san dimas they are not but still they are old jackson that play like a mutha [img]graemlins/headbang.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/headbang.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]
Lespaulcustom Congrats Brother!!!!!

[eagleman]

Re: San Dimas Jackson #3510 In Da\' House!!

LPC, Nice score! I love white guitars [img]graemlins/headbang.gif[/img] I also scored a Jackson for $500 at a local music store. 1985 San Dimas Soloist.

[Ralph E.]

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Alex, I remeber that guitar hanging in a small music store in morristown, nj. Sounds like the old lady finally broke down and sold it under $600! Good score! [img]graemlins/toast.gif[/img]

[Budman68]

Re: San Dimas Jackson #3510 In Da\' House!!

Originally posted by LesPaulCustom:
Give Budman 5 stars [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Typo: 12-18-87 vice 12-18-97 [img]graemlins/poke.gif[/img]

Yeah, we finally got new batts for the digicam Dave. I'll hook ya up soon [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">[img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] Didn't mean to sound like an ass bro, she's a beauty and congrats on a great score! [img]graemlins/toast.gif[/img]


Dave->

[eagleman]

Re: San Dimas Jackson #3510 In Da\' House!!

Hey Ralph. Yes it was! Star Music in Morristown.

Where in NJ are you?

[Ralph E.]

Re: San Dimas Jackson #3510 In Da\' House!!

I just moved to atlanta after 37 years in NJ. I grew up in bridgewater and worked in morristown for 5 yrs. Always used to walk around the square for lunch and poke around Star Music. Those were fun times. [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

[LesPaulCustom]

Re: San Dimas Jackson #3510 In Da\' House!!

**UPDATE**

Well, I have finally finished getting the Jackson back up to speed.

After a thorough douching (Massengil would be proud [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] ) it cleaned up really well, and is bordering on being a blinding white. The fretboard is nice and dark (for rosewood) and the bottom and top sides also cleaned/polished up really well. There is very little fret wear (mostly in the first 5 frets).

I got some steel wool today (0000) and cleaned up the neck a bit...it is silky smoooooth now and feels great.

The Kahler was a pain in the ass to clean/dust and intonating it was easy but frustrating as hell, but finally accomplished.

I have adjusted the action to just at 1.0mm on the high E and about 1.5mm on the bass side [img]graemlins/headbang.gif[/img] The neck doesn't have any discernable buzzes/rattles and the upper notes don't "choke up/decay" when bending, so I am really happy about that.

The body is comfortable I think and it doesn't really look that bad (a conservative 8 out of 10).

The EMG Selects have GOT TO GO and I am thinking of installing a Duncan Distortion in the bridge and a Duncan Jazz in the neck and change out the push/pull volume pot and change the pup switch for good measure.

Overall, I am really impressed with the guitar. I am kind of saddened that it isn't a legitimate San Dimas, it is still an awesome guitar and it doesn't have to worry any longer about adoption or finding a good home [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[eagleman]

Re: San Dimas Jackson #3510 In Da\' House!!

LPC, congrats again! That is the same pickup combo I put in my soloist. Let me know if you ever want to let her go [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] I'm a sucker for white guitars.

[Chuckracer]

Re: San Dimas Jackson #3510 In Da\' House!!

That really is sweet!

[Jim Shine]

Re: San Dimas Jackson #3510 In Da\' House!!

Nice score! [img]graemlins/toast.gif[/img]

[Boxcar Willie 84]

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LPC try out a Duncan Custom in the bridge position...I think you might like it better than the Distortion!

[Newc]

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Don't worry about it not being made in San Dimas - I've had both a San Dimas and Ontario made Soloist, and I honestly prefer the one that was made in Japan [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
The SD was great, but just not "me".

Besides, SD Jacksons won't skyrocket in value like the Charvels did [img]graemlins/poke.gif[/img]

Newc

[sdavis80]

Re: San Dimas Jackson #3510 In Da\' House!!

Let me say that I have had the privilege of seeing and playing this guitar, for a short period (damn dog) [img]images/icons/mad.gif[/img] and the pics don't do it any justice. Sweet guitar [img]graemlins/drool2.gif[/img] . I haven't played alot of em but this was by far the best feel i've had for one yet.

[LesPaulCustom]

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Okay which dog?? Sam or Phoebe??

Mrs LPC

[LesPaulCustom]

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Thanks Steve....anytime you wanna visit or babysit the Jackson bro...you know where it lives [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

I think that as soon as I get the pups and the electronic parts, I'm going to totally disassemble it again, and try to buff out the guitar and see if I can get it any better and use the polishing wheel on the fingerboard.

It's not bad [img]graemlins/refuse.gif[/img] but it can always get better [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]