A Most Confusing Guitar... | JACKSON PRO DINKY BAKED GUITAR REVIEW
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- Опубликовано: 2 апр 2022
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Hi, my name is James. I am a full time filmmaker and founder of the Content Creation agency severnwave.com as well as the founder/songwriter of my musical baby "Kill Deluxe". Aside from filmmaking, music and guitar is also a huge passion of mine. Chilled Guitar Reviews is my creative outlet to engage with other like minded people through feature videos, livestreams, original music performances and tutorials. I am always grateful for any and all engagement/viewership and am committed to uploading new videos regularly. Take care of yourselves and I'll see you soon!
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I played this in the shop and immediately fell inlove. It feels and plays incredibly.
Thanks to ash body and Fishman Fluence pickups 👌
Love the fact that you're not shilling for brands. Good to hear genuine opinions about self-bought guitars. Keep up the good work.
Thank you mate I do my best!
I disagree with you on these pickups. I like this extra grain in the sound they are providing, especially in the context of metal, would definitely choose this one over your other guitar!
Fair enough, I know some metal players like John Browne for example actually prefer the PAF sound.
very good review as always. Images and the sound are perfect! And the guitar is very well highlighted ! I can't wait for your next review!
Working on the review of the Boss GX100 right now! Thanks for watching mate!
Awesome video as always, pleasure to watch! Commenting and liking for the algorithm gods. Keep on keeping on!
Much appreciated thank you!
I have this guitar and i feel like its incredibly underrated the build quality and QC are amazing. The pickups have grown on me for metal and have a ton of versatility for cleans and fluid leads. This one doesnt get the credit it deserves in an age where jackson is hit or miss.
I hear you this was one of the best built Jackson models I've played. I recently reviewed the new Pro Plus DK made in China and unfortunately it was in horrendous shape.
@@ChilledGuitarReviews I saw that review pretty disappointed as I had my eyes on those since the specs to price looks really good.
I have the green floyd rose version and this blue hardtail. My experience is they're pretty good. A couple slightly high frets on the green FR and the trem claw is screwed in slightly off-center. The blue one is put together with a much more caring hand, yet there are more high fret spots with a lifter on the treble side 15th fret. Unfortunately something to often be expected with cargo ship travel from Asia given the environmental factors the instruments are subjected to. If it's on the top loaded cargo container, temps inside can get as high as 140 degrees if the shipment is in summer. Overall, I think they're very good. If I spent $1000 or more on them, I might not be as happy. But I got one for $950 and one for $750.
Criminally underrated guitar, I love mine I don't think I'll ever part with it. Like others... really don't like the stock pickups don't understand that choice. Swap them for km7 pickups and you're golden, those are absolutely amazing. The neck shape is insanely comfortable the compound radius is amazing. Great video, we need to get this more love
Its funny I actually though the KM set is what was fitted to this guitar when I first saw it as I thought no way would Classics be on something like this lol. Thanks for watching mate.
@@ChilledGuitarReviews I have a video on mine I'm not plugging or sharing a link but you can hear what they sound like in a mix this guitar if it's something you're thinking about keeping, sounds sooooo amazing in a mix
@@beautague9163 Which video on your channel is it mate I'll check it out.
@@ChilledGuitarReviews it's the one for this jackson guitar, I had already swapped pickups out before trying to make a little review
Sounds pretty great for the 90's metal tones. Love the cleans too btw!
I could honestly mong out all day on this thing jamming ambient cleans. Thanks for watching!
Jacksons have decent cleans, even the cheap ones.
More than a guitar a piece of art 🤩
Great review, as always!
Thanks for watching!
What's funny is how the bolt on and neck through model guitars do give a different tone. You can hear more static on a distorted bolt on as opposed to a neck through
I've always thought so too. But chances are your audience wont hear a difference lol
@@ChilledGuitarReviews so much going from input to output. Distortion, effects, gates, compression. If you still get static after all that, then it's probably the setup of the guitar itself
Korea guitars tend to not disappoint. It's great seeing a new well built Jackson again. My favorite color of blue they chose. I'm on the fence if I personally would prefer a floating bridge or evertune. The Evertune Jackson's probably need this sandblast finish. Agree, would love to see a Soloist like this.
I'm going through a phase of just preferring hardtail bridges again at the moment. Though I do absolutely swear by Evertune for recording.
Incredible review, can't belive your chanlel isnt bigger
We are growing every day thanks to the kind support of people like you! :-D
The sound of this guitar is literally just right. Not that it matters but just for reference of where I’m coming from I play prs core and they are my favorite along with usa dean guitars. However this guitar just gets what I consider the right sound. I just keep listening and it’s 10/10. Wow!
Sounds like it could be a good fit for you!
I need your lighting god damn
For myself or the guitar shots? Happy to talk you through the setup 😁
Guitar looks amazing. Personally I don’t like fishman pickups. But the cleans sound good
Yep when I've not liked them and removed them from guitars I have still missed the cleans.
I personally disagree with your assessment on the pickups cause I actually quite liked the ‘metal’ but that’s just my opinion. Awesome in depth review mate!
Totally personal taste I know. I just like the more classic compressed active sound. Thank you for watching!
I think the pickups sound great on this guitar!
Are you familiar with the Schecter Keith Merrow KM-7 MK-3 artist guitar? I would love to see you review it! I’ve seen a couple of reviews online, but they don’t really go deep with all the unique specs on the guitar, like the Compensated nut…the Hipshot Bridge which is a little different than the regular bridges, at least to my knowledge. And of course the Fishmann Keith Merrow signature pickups. I know the guitar is a little pricey…but anyway, I hope it will happen.
Cheers 🥂!!
It's on the Hit List mate as a few have asked. Soon as I can get hold of one at a good price 👌. P.S in my experience compensated nuts are more trouble than they are worth lol
My big issue with Jackson is that their signature models don't come with cases especially since prices have gone up, I'm just not a big fan. But I just bought one of these off reverb in good shape, like new shape with hard case for $970
Thats a great deal congrats! How do you find the pickups?
Between this and a properly set up/in good order blood moon which would you say is better? Is it preference or is one much better built overall?
Tricky one as the Blood Moon I had in for review on the channel last year was an absolute disaster build quality wise! Assuming you get a good example of both id say its personal preference. The pickups and Multiscale design are a bit more Metal focused on the Blood Moon, whereas this is more versatile and can do proper Prog/Jazz cleans for example.
Hi, about the Schecter SLS Elite Soundproblems with Fishman Fluence Modern: I've had the same issues like you with the harsh noisy sounding Bridge Pickup. The moderns have a 6db cut option, which solve this damn Problem. It is weird that Fishman think, that the harsh distorted sound should be the prime mode. Put some jumpers on the low distorted mode and all problems are gone! Its like the true motion mode on TVs. No one needs that crap as main setup. Have a nice day! Great Reviews!
Haha as a full time film maker I absolutely LOATHE any motion enhancing features on TV's too. I do find on the fluence moderns that Voice 2 on the Bridge is a more pleasing overall sound. Is the 6db cut an easy mod to do?
Yes! You only have to put jumpers on the free two pins in the right corner. It is possible to use this two pins for an extra knob to switch between the modes. But on the SLS all push pulls are in use, so you have to choose before changing the strings. In my opinion, V1 with low distiortion mode+ V2 standard on both pickups are useful for recordings and sounds great. The official fishman manual tells about that option, but without this Forum post, i never search for that. I thought hhmmm is the guitar crap or the pickups broken in some way. Sorry for my bad grammar.-.-
Sorry for this little commercial: On this track and the upcoming second track from our new album, you can here the Schecter (right ear ESP horizon standart left ear) in standart V1 mode. To get this final results, i have to use pieces of paper under the last two strings and make strange moves with my right hand. During the recordings of the third track, i could not stand this noises anymore and done the rest with my fender. now iam happy that i could use the schecter with the low distorted mode for the rest of the album. ruclips.net/video/riktrXcXqpMd/видео.html
@@epiliriumguitar very interesting!
@@ChilledGuitarReviews Thanks!
Hello James. I have the same guitar. I dont seem to be able to acess some of the voicings that you have show here. How do you get the neck split on its own?
Apologies I can't remember but I think it was position 4 on the five way toggle! Please let us know when you figure it out though 😁
Get a NEXT ONE JAMES!!!! Would be really nice to see a new Cort guitar with Evertune KX700
Great suggestion, I've been looking at that model however it seems quite pricey to me.... In my mind Cort is the ultimate "Value" brand but with how they've priced some of this years stuff they seem like they are trying to play with the big boys. Will definitely do another Cort video this year.
I enjoy the versatility of 7 strings. Of course metal is what most are looking for, but even in b standard, one can play drop c songs for example without changing the tuning, so for that reason I do understand the appeal of a classic/JB sounding 7 string PU.
That said, this guitar is without a doubt aimed at metal musicians, so I agree that the choice of pickups were wrong.
Very wrong pickups
Yeah thats fair comment mate. For what they are actually designed to do they did do a great job!
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I bought this guitar from you after this review and while I've loved how it feels and plays, I eventually got to the same place as you did about the pickups. I have the Classics in a 6 string I use for power metal and more traditional stuff and they work really well for that but they really aren't voiced to be a 7-string pickup with that lack of clarity and fizziness.
Happily, Fishman have finally released an open core version of the Modern, which is a drop-in replacement for the Classics on this guitar. I've had them installed for a few days now and it's absolutely transformational. Everything sounds way tighter and more aggressive on the bridge pickup, clarity of individual notes is way better and harmonics absolutely scream. They really should have gone from Moderns from the very beginning - you were right all along!
Dude I'd love to hear to some sound samples of those new Modern open core pickups, those are the new blade ones right? Any idea if they sound the same as the Soapbar Moderns? Glad the guitar went to a good home it's probably my favourite Jackson I've reviewed on the channel!
@@ChilledGuitarReviews Yeah, they're the blade ones. I have only have the soapbar moderns in a 6-string 25.5 inch scale E-II Horizon so it's hard to do a like-for-like comparison. They do sound very similar to my ear in terms of the voicing but the open cores have just a little more output and aggression. It could well be a marginal difference in pickup height, a swamp ash vs a mahogony guitar or a number of other variables but it's definitely there!
@@jodimullen Good info thanks man!
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do these have stainless steel frets? i havent seen anywear online saying they do
Very sure these are Stainless frets. They felt like it at least.
@@ChilledGuitarReviews Jackson never officially mentions 'Stainless Steel' frets on the specifications list of any of their Pro Series line-up of guitars. And, from my knowledge, they might be very high quality nickel frets but not actual Stainless Steel frets from what I've heard.
@@Acepilot1312 Interesting...
I think if you have a good quality built guitar then you should just swap out the pickups to whatever you want.
True I've got some more pickup swaps lined up soon.
I feel like Jackson's lineup right now is super confused and indecisive. Like they don't have a clear direction they are pushing. A while back I felt like Jackson was on to something and were getting there. But now it feels like they've forgotten what they were doing
Its kind of a mixed bag between retro 80's cock rock machines and super moden stuff like this.
I disagree with Fender part in my experience with Fender acquiring Jackson, Jackson's qc have gone down drastically in my opion.
Agree. I wont be buying jackson until they figure out the fix for the QC. The cheaper jacksons seem fun to mod tho
@@Duckeggmike Same I have a modded js32t and a pro series kv with floyd 1000 I d say unless you really want a neck through get a js32t (with fixed bridge js32 with floating bridges suck had to return one bcs of the bridge) and mod it
Sounds like it's time for me to get a more affordable Jackson in for review then!
@@ChilledGuitarReviews :))) hope to hear that
I love my pro series kv (my fav guitar not the best in terms if qc tho that goes to my korean vmnt) but gotta give credit where its due aka js32t series (they have horrible neckdive but for 300 bucks i think they are the best in that range and even better bang for buck than X series.
I got this guitar TODAY because of your review! I agree on the gigbag, but the pickups sound good to me and I love the versatility on the clean.
Just out of curiosity, what settings do you have on the amp? Are you boosting mids and trebs? Mine sounds darker and rounder on flat EQ, but I will experiment with different amps and settings.
Thanks for the video, man!
Awesome! She's a beauty and the cleans were to die for! Very little EQ messing on the Mesa Lonestar Kemper profile I used for this view. Mids at noon. Lows at 11 I clock. Highs at 1/2 o clock. I do add a very slight Vibrato effect in front of the amp however to add some extra resonance which brightens things up a bit. Hope this helps!
James awesome review. Saved me from disappointment. Ltd mh in this price bracket has Fluence modern & evertune. Even tho I like the looks of this one so much more they screw up the spec totally. Moreover, Jacksons version with evertune looks like guitar dropped into primer, these guitars are total hit and miss....
I think if you can get one of these guitars for comfortably under 1k you are getting a good deal. Full retail price? not so much..
Did you ever wind up getting that LTD? I bought an LTD M series Evertune last year that was an abomination of a build and wound up selling it for less than half of what I paid 6 months later.
@@12to3Guitars I ended up getting an ormsby after checking loads of 7 string guitars.
@@LukeGuitar1207 Nice! I'm on the verge of trying one out myself.
@@12to3Guitars I started looking into ormsbys and legators after I started comparing Jackson’s and ltds to my fgn 7 string. Quality is mixed bag so you have to pick guitar yourself. My FGN quality is outstanding. I am using this as my benchmark and so far ormsbys and legators tick that mark. Schecters are awesome as well.
I disliked the classics as well, but swapped them out for the merrow set in two of my guitars. Highly recommend the merrow set.
Yes!!! I have this guitar I immediately put the km7s in them and now it's a beast
@@beautague9163 heck yeah!
@@bernt_macaroon find some backups while you can!
@@beautague9163 are they discontinuing them? I honestly thought that they already had.
@@bernt_macaroon he decided not to continue his deal with them this year, I've got them in 2 other guitars I'm tempted to grab a set next time I can find one in reverb
Anything over a grand should have a gig bag included. Drives me nuts.
It annoys me to an unhealthy degree!!!
Post a link for those monitor stands 😅
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The Gentlemans 5150!!! ❤
I bought a Jackson unicorn white for 999 from pmt and wow they qc was absolutely dogshit sent it back bought a cheaper jacking mg7 king v boom finally got a decent one 😂 but am looking at one of those solar e2.6 models
I received my Solar S1.6 PP 4 Weeks ago. Had to send it back because of QC issues (Fretware on both sides) unfortunately. Hope you have better luck than me :)
@@sebastianbill384 damn dude where did you buy it from
@@christophermichaels1494 bought it from Thomann. They took it back without further questions, so props to them i guess
I've seen a couple of comments like this now, I think I need to get a more affordable (Non- Korean!) Jackson in for review and see what's what.
@@ChilledGuitarReviews Korean guitars a Fucking quality gear I have a early pre covid mick Thomson jacko made in Indonesia and it’s amazing but the shit I’ve had after not a chance I feel like the store pmt is god awful aswell to me guitar guitar or peach guitars are spot on shops Uk wise
They make awesome gutiars then put that hideous headstock on them
The 3-per side headstock design like here is not my personal favourite either.... the reverse headstock on the other hand!
Are these dinky bodies ?
What in hell is up with ANY instrument that doesn't have matching headstocks??? Seriously?
It is matching, isn't it? The one I played in the shop was