Back in Black, FUSION PRO!

[Jacksonfan]

Thought I would share a few pics of my new baby. Pardon the prints and smudges, still need to clean her up, if I can ever put it down! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] Oh BTW, all the hype you hear about these guitars, BELIEVE IT! This guitar flat out smokes! [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[TheSteveMan]

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Whoa dude, that is super sweet, I know those guitars freakin rip! Looks like excellent condition, too!
I'm gonna miss the one that I sent off to DonP.. but I know it has a good home [img]/images/graemlins/eviltongue.gif[/img]

[wilkinsi]

Re: Back in Black, FUSION PRO!

i'm a bit thick, but if the blade is for selecting pickups, what's the toggle switch above it for? the neareast lookalike i can get in the uk is a dk2..

[ExodusAttack]

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Very sweet indeed, must be an awesome player.
Oh, and nice photography as well [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img]

[withmyshadow]

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were these built at the same shop that builds DK2 now?

[pro-fusion]

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The toggle switch turns on/off the JE1000 mid-boost circuit, which a DK2 does not have. That Fusion Pro was built in the early '90s in the same shop that builds the DK2 now, but the Fusion Pro was built to a much higher standard and is comparable in quality to the USA version.

I had a black Fusion Pro awhile back, but yours is almost dead mint, where my old one had a few nicks. By the way, if you don't dig the stock Jackson bridge pickup, I got great results with a DiMarzio Super Distortion.

[Sunbane]

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J/C's mid-boost circuit was the JE1200, wasn't it? I believe the JE1000 is a gain booster...

[mungiisi]

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You've got very nice guitar! I have exactly same, even the paint job is same [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img] Great score!

[mjtripper]

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Nice one, it looks like it's in great shape. I can't wait to get a chance to try one of these out.

[straycat]

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The fusion pros are my favorite of the import Jacksons.

[wilkinsi]

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so apart from the hardware colour, isn't this essentially the original version of what can only be obtained in the form of a dk2fs? what's the difference between the je-1000/1200 and the firestorm or is it the same thing? i was told some time ago that there are subtle differences between firestorms and turbochargers..

[DonP]

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Whoa dude, that is super sweet, I know those guitars freakin rip! Looks like excellent condition, too!
I'm gonna miss the one that I sent off to DonP.. but I know it has a good home [img]/images/graemlins/eviltongue.gif[/img]

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I'm loving mine [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Same thing, except for color (blue) and a little more wear.

[DonP]

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The toggle switch turns on/off the JE1000 mid-boost circuit, which a DK2 does not have. That Fusion Pro was built in the early '90s in the same shop that builds the DK2 now, but the Fusion Pro was built to a much higher standard and is comparable in quality to the USA version.

I had a black Fusion Pro awhile back, but yours is almost dead mint, where my old one had a few nicks. By the way, if you don't dig the stock Jackson bridge pickup, I got great results with a DiMarzio Super Distortion.

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(@ unlucky in general about the sound of these) This preamp is probably different than a firestorm/EMG Afterburner in that the Boost is "fixed" in gain, but the frequency is variable, like a wah pedal. With it switch off, the knob functions like a regular tone knobs.

The stock pickup is J50B, which is a PAF style 8.5K Alnico wind. It's weak in output, but I like having a little variety in my guitars. If you put a high output pickup in every guitar you own, they all start sounding the same.

[FusionFarmer]

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These are great guitars!!!! no ifs, ands, or buts to it. I like the Black, enjoy!!!!!

[pro-fusion]

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so apart from the hardware colour, isn't this essentially the original version of what can only be obtained in the form of a dk2fs?

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Not really, no. The Fusion Pro had a 24.75" scale neck, where the DK2 uses the more typical 25.5" scale. Also, the Fusion Pro had a Schaller-made JT590 bridge, which is far superior to the TRS-made JT580LP piece of crap bridge on the DK2. Moreover, the Pro had an ebony fretboard with real MOP inlays, while the DK2 has a rosewood fretboard with plastic inlays. In fact, the only thing they really have in common is that they are bolt-on Dinky-bodied guitars. Remember, they are separated in time by about 10-15 years, and the Fusion Pro was intended as a high-end professional caliber instrument, while the DK2 is a budget-line instrument that simply doesn't compare. If you can find a Fusion Pro, get it, because they rock.