I'm annoyed...

[shreddermon]

I think Jackson has had to back away from that original statement. Or, at least, from how most people (myself included) had originally interpreted it. I know both from personal experience, as well as a later post from McD that seemed to be more limiting. Can't seem to find that later post, though.

Bottom line: Yes, I think you'd have to go with a full custom order. The only other option would be getting enough guys together for a 10 piece limited run in the color. And, even then, there'd be a fair upcharge just for the special color.

BTW, the Amber Sunburst finish was discontinued by Jackson on the USA line several years ago. That isn't a recent development by any means.

[toejam]

$2500 seams a little high for just a paint change. On my custom KV I got different body wood and string through and the price was around that.

Custom Shop pricing has gone up since, though.

[themisfit138]

Custom Shop pricing has gone up since, though.

So the prices have gone up again? Well I guess it has been a year since I ordered that guitar.

[wilkinsi]

If I'm not mistaken, someone here once owned an Amber Sunburst KV2, but he sold it off to buy an Ibeenhad.