Doug Aldrich signature model

[El_Kabong]

I have a line on a Doug Aldrich signature model in psycho blue from '92. It is near mint with case for about $800, considering the exchange. Is this a fair price? What are the necks like? It's in another city here in Japan, so trying it before buying is not an option. Thanks in adavnce for your input.

[Newc]

Re: Doug Aldrich signature model

Unfortunately for us, those models are even more rare over here than in Japan [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

If you're an Aldrich fan, or otherwise love the guitar (finish, rarity, specs, etc) then I'd say it's worth it.

If it's a USA-made model, and it's in Japan for $800 USD, it's an outright steal.

[El_Kabong]

Re: Doug Aldrich signature model

It's a USA Custom. I don't get the price either. I just love the looks of the guitar. The shops ad states it's rare. I couldn't find any information on the net.

Thanks, Newc, I will start the process to get it in the morning.

[Newc]

Re: Doug Aldrich signature model

Cool score [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img]

I've seen a couple in Ishibashi's U-Box over the last year or so, but have only seen the neck of one USA model posted on here.

I don't know how many were made, but either they made less than 100 or 99% of the people who bought them have never sold them [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[Jacksonite]

Re: Doug Aldrich signature model

what does this guitar look like?

[dinkyjacksonman]

Re: Doug Aldrich signature model

U.S. Models?
I thought they were all Japanese made unless the one you are looking at was owned by Doug himself.

[Ralph E.]

Re: Doug Aldrich signature model

They were all Japanese made like DJM said.

Scalloped fretboard from the 12th fret up.

Nice guitars, I had one at one point.

[Flatpicker]

Re: Doug Aldrich signature model

To borrow from FARK,
"This thread is worthless without PICS." [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
Anybody have a shot of one?

[Jacksonite]

Re: Doug Aldrich signature model

I dont even know what the thing is, DAMNIT i want pics [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[El_Kabong]

Re: Doug Aldrich signature model

Thanks for the extra info. I glossed the page too quickly. The 'Jackson USA' was on a list with other makers on the page. They must be Aldrich's other endorsements. The head stock in the 3rd pic looks like it has the 'custom shop' logo as I recently saw on the red snake skin Jackson that just sold on eBay in the US. Can anyone confirm what the text is just past the 'n'?

The price being $800, would help explain a Japanese origin. Here are the specs in English from the page:

Body Yellow Poplar
Neck Maple Bolt On (With Special Heel Cut)
Neck Scale 25 1/2 inch, 24F
Finger board Rosewood (12F~24F Shallow Scallop)
Machine Heads GroverJackson SG38-06
Fret Wire Rockwell C6/Brinell 171
Fret Size 118×.114×.051×.037
Pickup Front/S6-F Rear/Grover Jackson J-DA
Control One Volume, 3-Way Toggle Switch

http://www.j-guitar.com/sp/sea/data/1062/r/0459_1.jpg
http://www.j-guitar.com/sp/sea/data/1062/r/0459_2.jpg
http://www.j-guitar.com/sp/sea/data/1062/r/0459_3.jpg
http://www.j-guitar.com/sp/sea/data/1062/r/0459_4.jpg

[Jacksonite]

Re: Doug Aldrich signature model

now to get flamed...
Who was Doug Aldrich

[dinkyjacksonman]

Re: Doug Aldrich signature model

The Small logo on the headstock says Grover Jackson, not Custom Shop.
FYI, the retail price of that model was 150,000 yen back in 90's and I have a magazine AD that shows the same model in the same color with 150,000 yen price tag.

[dinkyjacksonman]

Re: Doug Aldrich signature model

[ QUOTE ]
now to get flamed...
Who was Doug Aldrich

[/ QUOTE ]

Paul,give me some of what you are smoking right now.
[img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Doug played with Lion,Bad Moon Rising,Burning Rain,Dio and now he is or will be on tour with Whitesnake.
Also I've heard he played with Tiffany too.
How cool is that!
[img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[El_Kabong]

Re: Doug Aldrich signature model

Thanks! You guys really know your stuff.

[Newc]

Re: Doug Aldrich signature model

He was also in Hurricane.

$800's still a good deal in my opinion given the rarity and features. Yeah you could buy a used 1990 USA Jackson for that price, but nothing LIKE that one. Big difference.