Adrian Smith model answers - pics inside!

[neilli]

After 22 years of wanting this guitar to be made, finally I have one in my hands. This is the first one that's in independant (private) possession, which is pretty cool - big thanks are due. You know who you are

I just got the guitar and have to get back to work, but first thoughts:

• Build quality is excellent. Tightest neck joint I can recall seeing.
• Neck is not skinny. Not massive, but not skinny. I was told it was similar to the Warren D profile, and that seems about right.
• The bridge is floating. Just. Not a vast amount of upward movement, but there is some.
• The 'gap' between the pickguard and the bridge doesn't look as big in real life. But check out Adrian's original '86 guitar for a similar gap.

How long have we waited to see a big Jackson logo on a strathead?

[Dreamland_Rebel]

that is beautiful!

[toejam]

Cool! Truss rod adjustment at the heel?

[neilli]

Cool! Truss rod adjustment at the heel?

Hopefully, cos it ain't at the headstock end

[Hellbat]

Stop answering questions so you can tell us later how it plays/sounds!

[toejam]

Hopefully, cos it ain't at the headstock end

Just strange for a Jackson to have it there.

[jacksoncsplayer]

That thing is badass!

[triplehold]

Stunning!

[Louie]

[QUOTE=neilli;1194775]After 22 years of wanting this guitar to be made, finally I have one in my hands.

Congratulations Ian! You deserve that guitar.

[MortenP]

Very, very cool - and such an underrated guitarists guitar...Maiden in that era just plain rocked, and very much thanks to Adrian..

Cool to see the Jackson-logo on a strat-stock, like the others stated..

[drixll]

any word on what we can expect to fork over for one yet?

[neilli]

$2800 list - discount will depend on the store....

[MortenP]

$2800 list - discount will depend on the store....

WHAT? Is that guitar made of gold?

[Ben...]

Wow, that is so nice! Is the neck finished/ how is it finished?

[triplehold]

any word on what we can expect to fork over for one yet?

The Music Zoo has one advertised for $1999.99.