Jackson Dinky USA Update

[10kohm]

Totally understand. If anyone comes into contact with him, please tell him that I would love to talk about the guitar. Hopefully he can appreciate my cautious approach.

[Dave Rocks]

Any idea why he never posts? He messaged me asking about my guitar and without knowing him, I was hesitant to answer any questions. I checked his profile and saw that he had 0 posts which seemed odd. I told him that I would answer his questions but wanted to know why he was asking the specific question. No response. I wasn't being rude, just cautious. I was actually hoping he knew something about it's past.

Some folks just like to keep things private I guess..

Yep - Rege is a pretty private guy and might even get mad if he sees me post this. He is extremely knowledgeable and has one hell of a collection. He's a guy you want to be on the right side with as he is well connected to a lot of folks with killer gear. And, anything he sells is as perfect as perfect can get.

[neilli]

Some folks just like to keep things private I guess..

[10kohm]

Rege reads here but never posts

Any idea why he never posts? He messaged me asking about my guitar and without knowing him, I was hesitant to answer any questions. I checked his profile and saw that he had 0 posts which seemed odd. I told him that I would answer his questions but wanted to know why he was asking the specific question. No response. I wasn't being rude, just cautious. I was actually hoping he knew something about it's past.

[Dave Rocks]

Rege reads here but never posts

[neilli]

Btw: does anyone know if "glory" or "ps43203" are still active?

Glory is a guy called Rege and I have no idea if he still comes here. He's a good guy but 'cryptic message' is par for the course LOL No idea about the other username..

[xenophobe]

Thanks for the advice. I had never heard of a PLEK. Looks pretty cool. I was aiming to have a Jackson specialist look at the guitar and see what they reccomend for improvements. I know relatively little about Jacksons but have always wanted one based on one that a friend had in high school. It was an import Jackson but it played so nice. Perfect action, perfect fingerboard, everything. It was also capable of a wide array of sounds. He was a great guitarist and played a wide array from Jazz and Blues, to Classical and back to Metal. I was always more of a metal guy and I love Slayer and Megadeth, both of whom either play or have played Jacksons at one point. I have been quite pleased with this guitar but want to see what it would take to make it as good as it can be. I figured a Jackson specialist would be the right person to talk to.

Plek is only necessary if there's neck/fretboard issues that need correcting. It's especially useful if a neck has warped or twisted over time. It basically determines the best action for a particular neck. It's kind of magical on a guitar that needs it.

Everyone sets up their guitar differently so one "Jackson specialist" may set it up differently than another.

[Mudlark]

I'm thinkin' you could get all the suggestions for improvements, or things to be aware of from some of our members, but any reputable luthier could perform the work.

There's not much to do generally.

1)fret level/crown/polish if necessary
2)electronics testing/replacing if necessary
3)hardware testing/replacing if necessary
4)paint//filling dents etc.

If you're going for a pro quality graphic or finish, send it to GMW for a complete overhaul...you shouldn't regret it.

If refinishing isn't wanted just find a reputable local guy and save yourself some coin.


Is there a Jackson 'specialist' anywhere? I expect GMW would be as familiar with Jacksons as anyone.
ps43203 is here occasionally, not sure about glory.

[10kohm]

One more note: if anyone knows who the previous owner of the guitar was, I would love to talk to them. Someone loved this thing before me and it would be really cool to get as much of it's story as possible.

[10kohm]

Btw: does anyone know if "glory" or "ps43203" are still active? Glory sent me a sort of cryptic message awhile back but didn't respond when I answered him. Still kind of curious who he is and why he was asking about my guitar.

[10kohm]

If you have fretboard issues, anywhere with a plek, IMO. San Francisco Guitarworks is the closest shop I would recommend to you.

Setting up a guitar for yourself is the best though. Only you know how you like your guitars set up... some people like flat boards other people like a classic relief. Takes a little while to figure it out then you'll never have to pay for it again.

Thanks for the advice. I had never heard of a PLEK. Looks pretty cool. I was aiming to have a Jackson specialist look at the guitar and see what they reccomend for improvements. I know relatively little about Jacksons but have always wanted one based on one that a friend had in high school. It was an import Jackson but it played so nice. Perfect action, perfect fingerboard, everything. It was also capable of a wide array of sounds. He was a great guitarist and played a wide array from Jazz and Blues, to Classical and back to Metal. I was always more of a metal guy and I love Slayer and Megadeth, both of whom either play or have played Jacksons at one point. I have been quite pleased with this guitar but want to see what it would take to make it as good as it can be. I figured a Jackson specialist would be the right person to talk to.

[xenophobe]

If you have fretboard issues, anywhere with a plek, IMO. San Francisco Guitarworks is the closest shop I would recommend to you.

Setting up a guitar for yourself is the best though. Only you know how you like your guitars set up... some people like flat boards other people like a classic relief. Takes a little while to figure it out then you'll never have to pay for it again.

[neilli]

Yeah, Lee does awesome awesome work. If you want a guy who knows Jackson and can restore to 'better than new' levels, he's the guy.

[10kohm]

Check out this slideshow of the restoration Lee did on my '88 Soloist (the pics of its previous state are at the end):

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/neil...s/J3339?sort=3

Wow. Looks good. What a wild paint job.

[neilli]

Check out this slideshow of the restoration Lee did on my '88 Soloist (the pics of its previous state are at the end):

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/neilli/slideshow/big_pics/J3339?sort=3