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Well, this weekend I had a weak moment and was saved by someone else moving quicker than I did. I was at a George Lynch guitar clinic this weekend in Baltimore and almost picked up an ESP M1 Tiger. I know I'll get some jeers for that. Luckily someone beat me to it. I like that guitar but I would also like some things to be different and decided the only way I will get one to my specs is to go the custom shop route. I would rather no buy some other guitar and do a lot of mods to it.
I have a few questions after generating some custom's using the the Jackson Order form. Does anyone know the following?
I would like more of a strat shaped body. Can you get that without increasing the price too much? I select the Dinky body when generating quotes.
Can a Strat Head shape be ordered or is the closet thing like the PC1 headstock? I think I have seen this topic debated quite a bit and the answer is no. But it leads me to my next question.
What is the difference between a Jackson Style Neck and a San Dimas neck? Is this talking about the headstock or the way the neck is shaped?
How much better/stronger is a 3-piece neck as opposed to one having a scarf joing? Is it worth the extra cost?
With a archtop body can you get trem that is not recessed? I may want to try and EVH D-Tuna on it.
If I really want a strat head is GMW the next best option for a guitar like this? I am not sure if I have to have one or not. I like it but I also like Jackons.
There were a lot of options not available on the order form. I am guessing you spend some quality time with a dealer before you actually order?
I am looking at getting a 24 fret archtop dinky, I really like my DK1, in a bengal paint scheme. It would have an OFR with an EMG 89 in the bridge and SA pickup in the neck with an EMG afterburner circuit. I hope to order this within the next 2-3 months. Sooner depending on how my move to the Dallas area goes.
I have a few questions after generating some custom's using the the Jackson Order form. Does anyone know the following?
I would like more of a strat shaped body. Can you get that without increasing the price too much? I select the Dinky body when generating quotes.
Can a Strat Head shape be ordered or is the closet thing like the PC1 headstock? I think I have seen this topic debated quite a bit and the answer is no. But it leads me to my next question.
What is the difference between a Jackson Style Neck and a San Dimas neck? Is this talking about the headstock or the way the neck is shaped?
How much better/stronger is a 3-piece neck as opposed to one having a scarf joing? Is it worth the extra cost?
With a archtop body can you get trem that is not recessed? I may want to try and EVH D-Tuna on it.
If I really want a strat head is GMW the next best option for a guitar like this? I am not sure if I have to have one or not. I like it but I also like Jackons.
There were a lot of options not available on the order form. I am guessing you spend some quality time with a dealer before you actually order?
I am looking at getting a 24 fret archtop dinky, I really like my DK1, in a bengal paint scheme. It would have an OFR with an EMG 89 in the bridge and SA pickup in the neck with an EMG afterburner circuit. I hope to order this within the next 2-3 months. Sooner depending on how my move to the Dallas area goes.
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