Got this one last week and it really put a smile on my face. It's that awesome of an instrument. (and I own quite a few quality guitars, among which a usa select soloist)
I really enjoyed your presentation throughout the video. Talking in review videos are very challenging to most of us and seems like you are a natural at it. Wishing you much success in the future with your channel 👍🏻
as an owner of a custom shop BC Rich Beast, 2 Japanese Monster Beasts,a Japanese DBZ Bird of Prey, a Dean Stealth, and a Japanese Grover Jackson RR24… This is the first modern guitar to get on my radar other than a custom Moser!
I've been a fan of Jackson Guitars since the mid 90's, but sadly never owned one cause they're really expensive here in Brazil! The King V and the Soloist are my favorites shapes and I totally agree: army green and black hardware is a killer combination.
Yeah it woke the 808s up when I tried it. Guitar is with the owner but maybe I'll revisit that idea with another guitar in the future! I have a video with the 24v mod and 808s on my channel as well.
@@EricMorettin I just tuned one off the shelf at GC AND the nut was fckd up and sounded like hell. I really want one tho that’s not been played on 100 times. But I dunno if 2500 is worth it. So you are tuned to a full step down with your low E string dropped to C?
@@feedthewolf6930 sounds like that guitar needs some work. No the entire guitar was restrung with thicker strings as I outlined in the video, so it would handle drop C with ease. I don't recommend tuning to C with light strings
I couldn't believe how acoustic it sounds on a clean setting with it dialed back . How? Right out of the box you can definitely make noises like Metallica . Anyone on the fence should go ahead and get it . I did have to add the spring they supplied to it's Floyd Rose to lower the strings , but after that it became absolutely perfect .
Active pickups are more versatile than most people think they are. Metallica tracked cleans with EMGs for years aswell, so if they can do it then I'm sure the average player could as well!
Honestly, it looks no different that 100 others. Their all the same at this point. Strat style or Dinky. Still. it it makes feel like it plays better, then it does.
I am sorry $2,500 not cool!! I am a person that doesn't expect something for nothing. I do own custom Warwick basses that are very pricey. At the same time, I knew what I was getting!! I can't see spending that kind of money on custom shop prices that are not custom shop guitars. Don't get me wrong. I like Jackson but I think they are a little late to the game.
It's expensive for sure, especially for an off the shelf guitar. But some people want it, and don't want custom which is totally fair. It feels and sounds fantastic, and the build quality was awesome. To each their own of how they'd like to spend their money, as that is all contextual/situational to the individual. Love a good Warwick custom bass!
Where can I get a custom guitar with same specs for that price? Even in my country you have to play minimum over 3k for guitar with such specs if you custom order from a local skilled luthier who builds custom stuff. Of course the brand name on head stock costs extra, but it applies to all bigger guitar companies, like Gibson etc. Hell, even PRS S2 series start at 2,3k here so yeah. Getting a neck through guitar made in US isn't that cheap anymore for real.
@@joekkez93 Kiesel might have some guitars similarily spec'd for a similar price to this, and they're made in USA. There may be some other brands like Charbonneau and Guerilla as well
Lol what? Even the hardware on guitar can be over 500 (if it has original Floyd Rose and good PU's) plus all the hours put into the guitar. Maybe if it's a made in china instrument then yeah, but labor costs do exist.
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I love how you cut to the chase and immediately played Bodom 😂 good call
Got this one last week and it really put a smile on my face. It's that awesome of an instrument. (and I own quite a few quality guitars, among which a usa select soloist)
Jim Root, Slipknot, Jackson Dinky, Ozzfest 1999...made me save money for a Jackson DK2M in 2007. (took a few years as a kid)
The Jackson branded tuners on their USA guitars have been made by gotoh for 20 plus years.
yup!
I really enjoyed your presentation throughout the video. Talking in review videos are very challenging to most of us and seems like you are a natural at it. Wishing you much success in the future with your channel 👍🏻
as an owner of a custom shop BC Rich Beast, 2 Japanese Monster Beasts,a Japanese DBZ Bird of Prey, a Dean Stealth, and a Japanese Grover Jackson RR24… This is the first modern guitar to get on my radar other than a custom Moser!
I've been a fan of Jackson Guitars since the mid 90's, but sadly never owned one cause they're really expensive here in Brazil!
The King V and the Soloist are my favorites shapes and I totally agree: army green and black hardware is a killer combination.
Hopefully Jackson finds a solution to this so their guitars are more affordable brand new in your country!
want one!! Patiently waiting for different colour options in the HT
Unfortunately, you might be waiting a while as it seems like Jackson only has a select set of colors for their production models
9:28 100% yes! For heavy price points, all guitars should have locking tuners and stainless steel frets!
Agreed!
They are nickel frets I talked with them and a guitar tech that worked for Jackson
@@jeffjolliereticulatedpytho5962 what a shame
Yeah the relaunch has been super tempting to jump on..
They're great guitars if your budget accommodates for their price!
Superb review!!!
Thanks! 🤘
Pretty rare to hear someone drop a mis sigs riff in a review!
@@rhyswatson1 nice ear!!
Have a MIJ '92 Jackson Fusion SS Takeuchi FR bridge SSH with hot rails. All original and still going strong.
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When you were playing the clean tone i heard a little bit of aic,rooster i think,my next guitar will be a jackson,total metal machine
Good ear! Yes these are great for metal and other styles as well
What is that first riff you played on the rhythm tone. Sounds familiar.
I think it was in your face by children of bodom!
With wat amp system are you playing the children of bodom lick?
@@MrPhantomdream pretty sure it's Neural DSP Petrucci
@@EricMorettin sounds great
@@MrPhantomdream thanks 🙏
Try the 24v battery in there. It makes that 81 something else. Specially for lower tunings
Yeah it woke the 808s up when I tried it. Guitar is with the owner but maybe I'll revisit that idea with another guitar in the future!
I have a video with the 24v mod and 808s on my channel as well.
What tuning are u in? This do ok in drop c?
@@feedthewolf6930 this was in drop C!
@@EricMorettin I just tuned one off the shelf at GC AND the nut was fckd up and sounded like hell. I really want one tho that’s not been played on 100 times. But I dunno if 2500 is worth it.
So you are tuned to a full step down with your low E string dropped to C?
@@feedthewolf6930 sounds like that guitar needs some work. No the entire guitar was restrung with thicker strings as I outlined in the video, so it would handle drop C with ease. I don't recommend tuning to C with light strings
@@EricMorettin yeah this one already had bigger gauge strings on it, but it was also on display. I think it might’ve been a nut issue.
@@EricMorettin is there like another version of this that is an American and $2500 lol
I couldn't believe how acoustic it sounds on a clean setting with it dialed back . How? Right out of the box you can definitely make noises like Metallica . Anyone on the fence should go ahead and get it . I did have to add the spring they supplied to it's Floyd Rose to lower the strings , but after that it became absolutely perfect .
Active pickups are more versatile than most people think they are. Metallica tracked cleans with EMGs for years aswell, so if they can do it then I'm sure the average player could as well!
Epic QOTSA No One Knows appearence
Thanks and good ear!
@@EricMorettinthanks! Saw them live last week and it was awesome!
@@DaMustaine nice! I saw them years ago at a festival and they put on a great live performance.
Killer Jackson, sound demos were not real amp were they?
10s nice touch
Good ear 🤘
Price is very steep
I bought it for 1285€ , it's norm price for that amazing guitar, 2300€ - no
needs reversed headstock
That would be so sick
Honestly, it looks no different that 100 others. Their all the same at this point. Strat style or Dinky. Still. it it makes feel like it plays better, then it does.
I am sorry $2,500 not cool!! I am a person that doesn't expect something for nothing. I do own custom Warwick basses that are very pricey. At the same time, I knew what I was getting!! I can't see spending that kind of money on custom shop prices that are not custom shop guitars. Don't get me wrong. I like Jackson but I think they are a little late to the game.
It's expensive for sure, especially for an off the shelf guitar. But some people want it, and don't want custom which is totally fair. It feels and sounds fantastic, and the build quality was awesome. To each their own of how they'd like to spend their money, as that is all contextual/situational to the individual. Love a good Warwick custom bass!
Where can I get a custom guitar with same specs for that price? Even in my country you have to play minimum over 3k for guitar with such specs if you custom order from a local skilled luthier who builds custom stuff. Of course the brand name on head stock costs extra, but it applies to all bigger guitar companies, like Gibson etc. Hell, even PRS S2 series start at 2,3k here so yeah. Getting a neck through guitar made in US isn't that cheap anymore for real.
$2500 isn’t a custom shop price lol
@@bucknasty69 For some brands it may be, or at least this may come close to where some custom guitars can be for the price.
@@joekkez93 Kiesel might have some guitars similarily spec'd for a similar price to this, and they're made in USA. There may be some other brands like Charbonneau and Guerilla as well
It's a js with better hardware because of black headstock
Far from a JS series
They cost way too much
That's fair, although it seems like this is the average price for a USA made guitar now
@@EricMorettin doesn't make it a fair price.
all usa expensive, actually a bargain compared to other inferior brands
@nategin9009 it's just how it works man. 2500 is normal
It's 'normal' now. But that doesn't make it a fair price...whoever keeps commenting and deleting lol
Take it to go get plucked at a licensed dealer.
Do you mean Plek'd?
There nickel frets I found out today all American Jacksons guitars are nickel frets.
@@espn1337 no only the American series soloist SL2 MG has stainless steel frets I read both on there website
Great video but you repeat yourself quite a bit…
No guitar is worth more than 500 people pay for it is the problem
Lol what? Even the hardware on guitar can be over 500 (if it has original Floyd Rose and good PU's) plus all the hours put into the guitar. Maybe if it's a made in china instrument then yeah, but labor costs do exist.