What "little things" would you have J/C change?

[shreddermon]

Running through the available finishes yesterday, I kept thinking things like "yeah I like that one, but..." It occured to me that there's a bunch of little detail-like things that, IMHO, would improve some stuff for J/C.

No, I don't mean things like "why can't they make hardware color or fretboard woods an option without going full custom shop". I consider those significant changes in the building process and/or business practices. More "style" type stuff...

- Hot Rod Flames graphic. I've always really liked this one, but never quite loved it. I think it would go from "kinda' cool" to "killer" if they would make several flames overlap each other, instead of one big flame. And use more yellow and orange, and less white in the paint scheme. Also, when it's on a HSS guitar, they sometimes don't paint complete flames in between the PUs.

- Snakeskin. This is one I've always loved. But the current grey/black scheme is boring. It's always looked better in green/black or brown/black, IMHO. Then again, they've done a few copperheads, which is a stunningly cool version IMHO.

- Ghost flames. This is one of the coolest, IMHO. But, by doing the body the same color as the flames, they seem too transparent on the "normal" versions. The 3D effect isn't quite as intense. Then again, I'm sure the more "advanced" version is more time-intensive and expensive, so...

- Not enough cool candy metallic colors. There's no candy apple red, candy purple, etc. There are finishes that are similar to these, but not the same.

- I wish they'd give a little more variety in PUs. It seems like JBs and Jazzes are on every model. They could use a few more models with standard different Duncans, like the Custom or Distortion. Heck, I'd like to see a couple of models with standard Dimarzios. (Nicely, they went different stuff on the Charvel line, though.)

- It'd be nice if they offered one or two models with ash bodies, too. Thinking back over history, this seems to be very rare on J/Cs.

...So, what do you guys think? Anything else like this?

[pagemalicious]

Re: What \"little things\" would you have J/C change

- Better quality bridges on the lower priced Jacksons. The low profile bridges are bad quality IMO.

- Binding on the lower priced range (not all the lower priced ones)

- Moving the Volume knob away from the strings a bit. It took me awhile to get used to it. But it gets on my nerves now and then.

- smaller heals on the Bolt-On models

That's all really

[Tekky]

Re: What \"little things\" would you have J/C change

My suggestion would be to have their supplier for the JT580LP change the baseplate from angled to straight. This way if someone buys a jackson and doesn't like the JT580LP they can switch it out and it not look after-market.

[Cerastine Order]

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cough...reverse headstock...cough [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

maybe some matte colours? flat black? flat camo (urban/standard/jungle/PANZER!!) like the ESP's as an E class finish?

how 'bout black hardware on trans finishes! I F-ing hate chrome!

[Soloist1]

Re: What \"little things\" would you have J/C change

Get the damn necks right on the custom orders.

[Drsracing]

Re: What \"little things\" would you have J/C change

Maple boards

[noodlesatf]

Re: What \"little things\" would you have J/C change

* Bound ebony fretboards on the higher-end imports. Gibson is putting ebony on their Les Paul studios, why can't Jackson do it on their midrange instruments? Use the lower-grade ebony on the midrange instruments.

* More bridge options. It seems like most of the USA and MIJ models come with Floyd's, and all the low-end imports come with tune-o-matics. Why can't we get more tune-o-matics in the USA line? Not all of us like Floyds. Make the tune-o-matic available on more models.

* Better access neck heels. Ibanez, ESP, and Yamaha are all making guitars with countoured neck heels without plates. Talk about an antiquated design that has to go away.

[jwoods986]

Re: What \"little things\" would you have J/C change

Definitely the pickups on USA models. Just about every model has the JB/Jazz combo. These are metal guitars - put more "metal" pups in them!
Oh yeah - maple boards too!

[axeman81]

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USA Select:
* More motifs/better graphics - the shattered glass looks like it's straight out of 1986...doesn't belong on a 2005 guitar IMO.

* I'd like to see a Mahogany neck/body option on a couple of more models, kinda like the SL2H-MAH put into effect on maybe RR-1, or WR-1.

* 24 fret Rhoads!! The whole JCF are on our knees here [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

These may not be "little things"...but it's the only things I can think of that bother me about the USA Select series. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Other than that...keep up the good work making a great product.

- Rune.

[thetroy]

Re: What \"little things\" would you have J/C change

TRANS PURPLE, quilted tops.

put a JT580lp and maybe binding on the RR5 so I can buy one!

[TDurden]

Re: What \"little things\" would you have J/C change

Matching headstocks on solid colors.

[EvilBatman]

Re: What \"little things\" would you have J/C change?

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- Not enough cool candy metallic colors. There's no candy apple red, candy purple, etc. There are finishes that are similar to these, but not the same.

- I wish they'd give a little more variety in PUs. It seems like JBs and Jazzes are on every model. They could use a few more models with standard different Duncans, like the Custom or Distortion. Heck, I'd like to see a couple of models with standard Dimarzios. (Nicely, they went different stuff on the Charvel line, though.)


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These I totally agree with. Though, I'd throw EMG's in to the pickup mix too. I'd also like to see the return of Pavo Purple and Red Ghost Flames to the lineup. Plus some sort of dark Magenta Metallic. We need out pink!!!

[STLKINGV]

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FIREBIRDS,FIREBIRDS,FIREBIRDS!!!!!! I know... that's not really a "little thing" but just wishful thinking I guess. [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

Adrian

[Cerastine Order]

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Matching headstocks on solid colors.

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+1 I didn't even think of that!

the only thing that would make them better is if WE CAN GET THEM REVERSE AND MATCHING [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

I'm sorry! I just think that 90% of the J/C line looks KILLER with reverse headstocks! hell even reverse strat-heads look good enough for me to play one [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[quiksilver]

Re: What \"little things\" would you have J/C change

If unwilling to develop an all-access neck joint, a la Ibanez, at least switch from neck plates to recessed bushings.

Offer more direct-mount pickups and maple boards.

Make the Ghost Flames paint schemes originate from the cutaways, like the Advanced Ghost Flames scheme does, instead of having a big blob shape on the guitar.

Make the sunbursts more subtle, like Fender's, instead of having a non-transparent ring around the edge. I normally love Cherry Sunburst, but I can't stand how Jackson usually does it, with a bright red solid ring around the guitar body.

I agree with the criticisms of Hot Rod Flames and Shattered Glass.

Install TremSetters in Floyd-equipped USA Select models.

Install Strap-loks on USA Select models.

Switch to an aluminum-clad case for the USA Select models (like the Washburn Nuno guitars had). Better yet, make it diamond plate. This would be a cheap, easy way to get attention for the brand.