Tonal differences between an SL2H and SL2H-MAH.

[EvilBatman]

Hey all,

The itch for another Jackson needs to be scratched and since the finish I originally wanted isn't offered anymore, I'm a bit unsure of what to go for.

My initial reaction was to pick up another SL2H in Black or Metallic Black but the more I got to thinking, the more the MAH started to attract me. So now I'm debating between the two.

So, for those of you who either own both or have spent a good amount of time with both, what would you say are the tonal differences between the two? I've only played an SL2H-MAH once and it wasn't really enough to give it a good assesment. I remember liking it though.

Also, have any of you MAH owners had any issues with your necks or take any special precautions in the care of them?

Thanks.

[HiOctane]

I would go for the SL2H-MAH.
You already know what the other one sounds like, so variety
is good.
Also, I think they are great sounding guitars. You get the warmth
and full-tone of mahogany, but the brighter tone and longer sustain of a neck-thru. This model is my favorite production Jackson.
Regarding the neck, I don't think you will have any additional risks or issues than you would normally have with a neck-thru.

[JACKS0NESP]

You shouldn't have any probs...only that you can only wreck the neck once. But who doesn't expect this?

[dmtnt]

So are the MAH models all mahogany, or maple neckthrough with mahogany wings?

[anuske9]

So are the MAH models all mahogany, or maple neckthrough with mahogany wings?

All mahogany... Where did maple come from?

[toejam]

longer sustain of a neck-thru.

LOL Not this crap again. Bolt-on, set-neck and neck-thru guitars can all have the same amount of sustain.

[toejam]

All mahogany... Where did maple come from?

I believe some would have maple tops (at least on the ones with transparent colors).

[shreddermon]

I believe some would have maple tops (at least on the ones with transparent colors).

The SL2H-MAHs only come as transparents with 1/8ths flame-tops. :P

And yes, mahogany neck w/mahogany body wings. 3 piece necks, to be specific, which is rare for Jackson neck-throughs nowadays.

[toejam]

The SL2H-MAHs only come as transparents with 1/8ths flame-tops. :P

And yes, mahogany neck w/mahogany body wings. 3 piece necks, to be specific, which is rare for Jackson neck-throughs nowadays.

Ah-ha! For some reason, I thought they came in regular colors as well.

My Mark Morton model also has a three-piece mahogany neck.

[anuske9]

So are the MAH models all mahogany, or maple neckthrough with mahogany wings?

I believe some would have maple tops (at least on the ones with transparent colors).

Maple tops and maple neckthrough are two completely different things...

[j2379]

i dont think mahogany is really stable enough to do one piece necks & the way mahogany splinters i dont think a scarf joint was a good solution. at least not with pointy headstocks. but that just an opinion

[DonP]

i dont think mahogany is really stable enough to do one piece necks & the way mahogany splinters i dont think a scarf joint was a good solution. at least not with pointy headstocks. but that just an opinion

Better tell Gibson that.

Although Gibson did switch to 3 piece mahogany in 1968/9, then 3 piece maple in 75/6 (LP's with maple necks kick ass!) then back to one piece in 82/3. People who buy Gibsons want one piece necks even if they are weak. The market wins out.

The KBRR is three piece mahogany. I prefer this over a scarf joint.

[shreddermon]

To clarify: the SL2H-MAH is a 3 piece neck with a scarf joint. Same as a KV2T. I'm not sure, but I'd bet that the KBRR and Morton import models are probably done the same.

If you want a 3 piece neck without scarf joint, it's pretty much custom shop order only.

[toejam]

My Morton definitely has a scarf joint as well.

[j2379]

COOL BEANS....as for the gibson guys thats fine its a 3 on 3 headstock not as likely to twist as a 6 inline with an angle like the jackson pointy.
from my experience 1 piece mahogany necks are too touchy....& they move around way too much.