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Hi Guys,
I just recently bought this Made in Japan for the Japanese market a 2008 Soloist Model ASL-TNO-1TB. I noticed others that are a few years older have Jackson Stars on the HeadStock. This one does not, even though the paperwork has it listed as the same model. The quality is as good, or better than my USA Jacksons. In fact, its now my main stage guitar. My main guitar was this USA Soloist from 2008 as well. What the main difference is, the MIJ one is heavier due to the mahogany wings compared to the poplar wings on the USA model. Both have a maple top. The MIJ has a fuller tone, and is loud when not plugged in. I'd like to find more information on these. I do have the build sheet.
Model name: Jackson LTD ASL-TN01
Year produced: 2008
Made in: Japan (FujiGen / Chushin Gakki)
Finish: Chlorine-Burst
Body material: Mahogany (body wings)
Body Top: Flamed Maple
Body Shape: Soloist Archtop
Neck joint: Neck Through Body
Bridge: Floyd Rose Original
Tuners: Gotoh SG
Hardware Colour: Chrome
Neck type: Soloist Traditional
Neck material: 1-piece Maple with scarf joint
Scale length: 25½" / 648 mm
Frets: 24
Fret size: Jumbo
Fret material: Nickel
Fingerboard material: Ebony
Fingerboard inlays: Shark Fin (Mother of Pearl material)
Headstock inlays: Jackson Logo (Mother of Pearl material)
Weight (approx.): 3.5kg
Here are some photos of both the MIJ Soloist and the USA version made in the same year.
I just recently bought this Made in Japan for the Japanese market a 2008 Soloist Model ASL-TNO-1TB. I noticed others that are a few years older have Jackson Stars on the HeadStock. This one does not, even though the paperwork has it listed as the same model. The quality is as good, or better than my USA Jacksons. In fact, its now my main stage guitar. My main guitar was this USA Soloist from 2008 as well. What the main difference is, the MIJ one is heavier due to the mahogany wings compared to the poplar wings on the USA model. Both have a maple top. The MIJ has a fuller tone, and is loud when not plugged in. I'd like to find more information on these. I do have the build sheet.
Model name: Jackson LTD ASL-TN01
Year produced: 2008
Made in: Japan (FujiGen / Chushin Gakki)
Finish: Chlorine-Burst
Body material: Mahogany (body wings)
Body Top: Flamed Maple
Body Shape: Soloist Archtop
Neck joint: Neck Through Body
Bridge: Floyd Rose Original
Tuners: Gotoh SG
Hardware Colour: Chrome
Neck type: Soloist Traditional
Neck material: 1-piece Maple with scarf joint
Scale length: 25½" / 648 mm
Frets: 24
Fret size: Jumbo
Fret material: Nickel
Fingerboard material: Ebony
Fingerboard inlays: Shark Fin (Mother of Pearl material)
Headstock inlays: Jackson Logo (Mother of Pearl material)
Weight (approx.): 3.5kg
Here are some photos of both the MIJ Soloist and the USA version made in the same year.
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