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I have a 1992 Jackson Soloist Standard and a 1990 Soloist Jr. (both Japan-only models with "GROVER JACKSON" written in small capital letters to the right of the "Jackson ®" logo. The Standard came with a stock Schaller FR; Jr. came with an after-market original Floyd. There is a BIG difference in tone.
Aside from the bridge change, the Jr. has a 24.75" scale and a smaller body. It's also listed as having a 1/4 sawn maple neck-thru; the Standard is listed simply as maple - but I wouldn't be suprised if it was 1/4 sawn too. Jr. has an ebony fretboard; Standard has rosewood. Apart from that, the specs are the same.
What I'm wondering is, has anyone else found that upgrading the Schaller makes a big difference? I'm trying to pinpoint the tonal difference, and the biggest factor I think would be the bridge, with the spec differences making only minor differences. I'll probably change the bridge on the Standard, but I just wanted to hear some opinions before I do it. Cheers.
Aside from the bridge change, the Jr. has a 24.75" scale and a smaller body. It's also listed as having a 1/4 sawn maple neck-thru; the Standard is listed simply as maple - but I wouldn't be suprised if it was 1/4 sawn too. Jr. has an ebony fretboard; Standard has rosewood. Apart from that, the specs are the same.
What I'm wondering is, has anyone else found that upgrading the Schaller makes a big difference? I'm trying to pinpoint the tonal difference, and the biggest factor I think would be the bridge, with the spec differences making only minor differences. I'll probably change the bridge on the Standard, but I just wanted to hear some opinions before I do it. Cheers.
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