It's here......

[sambencuda]

Thanks Shred - that seems to have worked, but it still appears it was made that way. I thought about doing that when I first noticed it, and I guess I should have, but I'm not convinced of the structural stability of such a move. Will it pop itself back out of place? Will I have to pop it back in place every time I turn around?

The front edge of the neck pocket is visible from the top, but the string is straight.

Matt, I got a used Dinky with this same problem once and I did just as you did (shifting the neck over and tightening it back up). I was afraid of the stability of this fix myself, but it never went back so you may be alright. THat being said, it is a brand new custom shop piece and you have to do what makes you feel comfortable.

On the bright side, DAMN! These two guitars got made pretty quick. THats a killer turnaround for two custom shops.

I'm sure Jackson will take care of it for you if you decide to go that route. It will just take some time.

[Newc]

I definitely don't mind sending it back, but if it doesn't NEED to go back, I may as well keep it.

As for the turnaround time - I ordered them in April of 2005, so it took 17 months for the War Angel (which was actually ordered AFTER the 7-string), and 19 months for the 7.

[sambencuda]

Was it that long ago? Damn time flies. It feels like just yesterday that you posted that you ordered those. Hopefully you won't need to send it back.

[shreddermon]

Cool. Glad it worked. That last pic looks A-OK.

[Newc]

I played it for a couple of hours after fixing it, and I can do vibrato on the High E without the string slipping off. :headbang:

[RR_YJMFAN]

Congrats on both those sweet axes! If your ever on the eastern end of the state give me a yell and we'll get a jam or something going.

[bibz]

awesome!

Glad to see a little bump made it right dude, now you can enjoy!

[Bert]

That blood drip is the coolest drip I've seen. Somehow it's a bit different than most others. Extra splotchy or something... like from multiple slashes instead of a single one .

That last pic definitely looks like you've got it fixed.

[Newc]

That blood drip is the coolest drip I've seen. Somehow it's a bit different than most others. Extra splotchy or something... like from multiple slashes instead of a single one .

That last pic definitely looks like you've got it fixed.

For some reason it reminds me of Max Cavalera's red camo (or was that blood drip as well?)

[hippietim]

congrats newc! what you experienced with the neck alignment is something i've seen on a lot of bolt on guitars over the years. the fix should hold no problem.

[VEGETATHEPUPPET]

Now it looks better

[Supersucker]

congrats newc! what you experienced with the neck alignment is something i've seen on a lot of bolt on guitars over the years. the fix should hold no problem.

I agree it's no big deal on a bolt on, but what to do on neck thrus?

[bibz]

I agree it's no big deal on a bolt on, but what to do on neck thrus?

How about buying the shop a straightedge and telling them to make a new one?

I dont think neckthru's could suffer the same problem without some severe heated stress twisting. Even then, resetting the bridge alignment could fix it, though you'd have to fill and redrill.

[xenophobe]

I played it for a couple of hours after fixing it, and I can do vibrato on the High E without the string slipping off. :headbang:

Cool. That's probably how it assembled and probably how it shipped. It probably got banged really hard during it's trip to you and knocked the neck out of alignment.

Looks perfect now.

[EveofDeath]

The white one (which I assume is the War Angel) is amazing. Nice 7 string too, they make an awesome pair.