Thanks for watching guys! Have any suggestions for my videos? Let me know!
@Thrashpotato
Жыл бұрын
more cowbell please.
@E5150.
Жыл бұрын
Yngwie Malmsteen stratocaster please? :D
@Thrashpotato
Жыл бұрын
@@E5150. those are more expensive than these things lol they are sick though
@Thrashpotato
Жыл бұрын
seriously, though, check out john 5's new signature, the ghost, well, technically its not out yet, so all i can say is John 5 is a big bucket head fan apparently, its a real cool guitar if you like tellies
@robertmalinowski6804
Жыл бұрын
A discussion of different pickups. Seymour Duncan, EMG, Fishman, etc.
@AleArzMusic
Жыл бұрын
40 years later, the Soloist still looks modern
@MidnightMark12
Жыл бұрын
Check reverb, mine is the 1802 Customs Charvel Model 6. That is a real superstrat.
@mikegallagher2732
Жыл бұрын
YEAH, BUT.....They're not like they USED to be... And for THAT kind of $$$$ ???? ( I'm a Jackson Fanboy since the 80's .. ) I'll PASS ... NOT worth it..
@CluntEstwode
Жыл бұрын
Honestly if I was going to buy a higher end workhorse guitar, I'd get an ESP EII. They don't cost anywhere near as much, there is plenty of variety in range from finishes to body shapes, Floyd Rose Originals on trem models, Japanese made instruments are just as good as American made (and arguably more consistent in quality control), and from what I've seen most of the time they come with hard cases. This to me seems like a guitar that only really appeals to Jackson fans at the end of the day, as there are so many other choices on the market with better specs at lower prices.
@spoonerluv
Жыл бұрын
My only arguments against the ESP are the lack of neck reinforcement, and the volume knob placement isn't to my taste.
@johnnewton1830
Жыл бұрын
Have you looked at ESP prices lately? You can get an actual, built in the US, Jackson (built by Grover Jackson not Fender) starting at $1999 under his new brand OG.
@jessehuxtable
Жыл бұрын
I agree, I got an ESP EII Eclipse 7 string and it was cheaper and higher specs overall. I do love Jackson's playability though, ESP takes a bit more setup to get ready for shredding.
@CluntEstwode
Жыл бұрын
@@johnnewton1830 ESPs in Kangaroo Land are around $3200, whereas the Jacksons are going for $4700.
@johnnewton1830
Жыл бұрын
@@CluntEstwode Oh you're in Australia? Prices are pretty close here in the US.
@Derbixrace
Жыл бұрын
Jacksons are really cool guitars but this one should have an OFR and SS frets for this money.
@MidnightMark12
Жыл бұрын
Get an ESP
@Xaion6
Жыл бұрын
Schaller is the only German Floyd anymore.. the 1000/1500 is now the new best from Floyd. Once the originals are gone, they're gone.
@ruipeixoto5737
Жыл бұрын
You have a "Made in USA" inscription instead. Don't you know how much that improves your tone? 🤣
@sjm98126
Жыл бұрын
@@ruipeixoto5737 "made in usa".... with asian parts lol
@ninkichan7209
Жыл бұрын
@@sjm98126 Haha, nice!😆
@pvsnoir
Жыл бұрын
What a SHAME not to put an original floyd rose for this price
@friedrudibega6384
Жыл бұрын
It’s ridiculous. Makes no sense at all at that price to put an inferior made pot metal Floyd on them. For that price, you should get the real deal and choice of pickups.
@KaldDodeGitarist
Жыл бұрын
They're following in Gibson's footsteps, and I'm willing to bet more manufacturers will soon do the same
@MidnightMark12
Жыл бұрын
Fenjackson - Boomers taking the retirement funds of boomers since 1954. I guess at least granny didn't plonk it in a slot machine.
@christopherchorn2008
Жыл бұрын
Yeah that’s a deal breaker for these. I’ll just get an E-II for this price.
@MercilessGuitar151
Жыл бұрын
@@MidnightMark12 and you buy piece of shit gibsons probably. See how that works dumbass?
@Kazami616
Жыл бұрын
I'm a total Jackson fangirl (although after just getting my first Solar, I may be tempted away!!), and I love their workhorses that consistently both Chug and shred; this one looks like it's a good continuation of the lineage I adore, but... That price??? I can get a LOT more for my money second hand (including USA custom shop). In today's climate, they really should be going for 'the peoples market' not overpricing like this.... And bugger me, nickel frets?!?!?!? Thats just petty penny-pinching on a premium-priced guitar. Would be like buying an Audi RS-4 with a Dacia trim level inside. You still give me chills with your playing though dude! Will be breaking out the Stevie Vai lick bag myself when I get home from France now thanks to your jammage!!! 🤘🖤🤘
@tankdarla637
Жыл бұрын
They are hard to beat , used IS where its at!!!
@paulbaglio6295
Жыл бұрын
At 53 years old I'm fortunate to have picked up my share of USA Jackson's over the past 25 years. I still have 6 of them and I've never found a better playing metal guitar. Even though they were built 15-25 years ago some still came without OFR and while it would have been great, it has never been an issue.
@aandc2005
Жыл бұрын
Yup and made by the legend Mike Shannon. Jackson is the best!
@Nichole-440HP
Жыл бұрын
bought my Jackson Kelly in '98 and still play it everyday . my baby ♥
@paulbaglio6295
Жыл бұрын
@@Nichole-440HP KE2 or KE1? I stole a KE1 in 2004 for $850😁 Probably the sweetest playing guitar I've owned...
@mikegallagher2732
Жыл бұрын
@@Nichole-440HP THE OLD Kelly's JUST FUCKING RULE....BUT....I DO LOVE the JEFF LOOMIS Edition !!!!!
@alexvath2838
Жыл бұрын
I've always been a "Jackson for life" guy but I agree with you. It's 2022, we do stainless steel frets now. And an OFR or at least a Gotoh at that price. Definitely HSC for sure too my import Rhoads came with one I don't see why a USA model wouldn't
@pauln6803
9 ай бұрын
Yes, I wish manufacturers would adopt the Gotoh GE1997. The quality of materials and machining is very, very good and it's actually cheaper here in Europe than the Korean Floyd's, bar the terrible and overpriced Special.
@nashmanzl
Жыл бұрын
Ola fails to mention the carbon fiber rods in the neck and luminlay glow in the dark side dots, but I completely agree on the choice of fret material. Should have been SS.
@jasoncrump1886
Жыл бұрын
I'd buy two Solar guitars instead.
@chrisdigital
Жыл бұрын
Indeed.
@kamasotomonte5043
Жыл бұрын
Agree. Better Bang for those bucks !
@HeavyInstinct
Жыл бұрын
I already did lol.
@protolexis
Жыл бұрын
You’d get 2 blemished guitars then 😂
@HeavyInstinct
Жыл бұрын
@@protolexis Mine weren't. Besides if you think buying a USA made Jackson eliminates that possibility you'd be wrong. There are plenty of online reviews to prove it.
@nicholastotoro7721
Жыл бұрын
EBMM has stuff in that price range has more features, including SS frets. Even by US-made prices, that Jackson isn't an amazeballs deal. Now... I don't know if a bolt-on would be considerably cheaper, but I have to believe modern production techniques have helped to ameliorate that somewhat. One problem is that price range also gets into some really nice Japanese guitars with more features.
@CroneRaven1810
Жыл бұрын
ESP LTD, Ibanez and Solar are also way better. You get Stainless steel frets and premium components for cheaper. I can hardly justify paying for a guitar with nickel frets for 1k+. After experiencing SS frets, it lasts forever and plays smoother / better. Bloody Charvel needs to up their game too but it's Fender as a whole.
@romanshredz
Жыл бұрын
Love the melodic soloing Ola 🔥🎸🤘 for that price tag I would expect a Floyd rose original , stainless steel frets and a hard shell case. Right on point Ola . Don’t think I’ll be running out to get one of these. I wanna Solar 1.6 Vinter … next on my list 🤘
@astorgaluthier
Жыл бұрын
Stainless steel its not always better. I have them and hate the tone.
@chriskitchen4772
Жыл бұрын
I like this guitar and have a number of Jacksons myself. I agree with you, should have had SS frets and a hard case for that price. The locking tuners are a nice touch.
@COTG666
Жыл бұрын
I've had one of these for years, this is not new, maybe re-branded. When I bought it back in the early 90s I paid $1600. Best guitar I've ever bought, and I tried out a bunch before this one. I tune once before a gig and never touch it again. Sounds and plays great.
@420mutilation
Жыл бұрын
this guitar sounds outstanding. (intro+end) Ola delivery score 11/10.
@guitaristforfunn
Жыл бұрын
Compared to the new ibanez prestige's no way. I'm sure that Jackson rips, sounds like it anyway, but the ibanez prestige guitars come with a super nice molded hardshell case, solid mahogany backs, jumbo stainless steel frets, Gotoh mg-t locking machine heads and they're only $2k vs $2700 ($1500 used). I'm really considering swaping my 2016 CE 24 for one. They're crazy nice.
@gostrangely9674
Жыл бұрын
I played soloists exclusively for about a decade, swore by them. SLSMG was my go-to, but I also owned a couple SL2's. When I decided to go to a USA model, sticker shock slapped me square in the face. They are extremely overpriced for what is offered, in my opinion. Wound up going with an EBMM Majesty 7. Have also been dabbling in Strandbergs, which are surprisingly awesome for the money. Still own my SLSMG, but only for sentimental purposes.
@ookookook
Жыл бұрын
I got a EBMM Majesty 6, those things are boner inducing. Thin neck took a while to get used to, but hole-e-shit it's sweet.
@toddkoenig426
Жыл бұрын
I have a number of the Jackson DK2M's and enjoy the features, and - bought most in the $350 (US) to $600 range. Yes, I would love one of these US made shredders - but my budget says no.... I agree, definitely should have ss frets and a hard case for that much cash! Thanks Ola, nice demo! Rock on! 🤘
Жыл бұрын
Yep i remember my dk2m crimson swirl, was sexy, easy to play and sounds great. I still feel guilty for selling my precious
@trollstjerne
Жыл бұрын
Great sounding guitar! I have five Jackson guitars myself and i love these guitars!
@tankdarla637
Жыл бұрын
I have four now always looking for more, Jacksons, When you get a great one, which is easy to do, they are just mindblowing good. They do not have to be USA to be killer either...
@sagyed
Жыл бұрын
I bought a jackson wildcard soloist last year and it plays amazingly. Made in south Korea but has an OFR, fishman fluence pups, poplar burl top, wood binding... Very well specd. It is a s good as my 87 soloist or my 94 dinky that are US made. Those soloist standard sure play nice but are way to expensive for what you actually get IMO.
@phillippitts6294
Жыл бұрын
I have a Jackson made in Korea, dk2 baked white 6 string ht. It rules and was 1199$
@rossipedia
Жыл бұрын
Got one of the Black Concept Soloists, which are basically the Wildcard but with EMGs, it's one of my favorite guitars hands down, even over my USA Jacksons
@jarppa7689
Жыл бұрын
I used to own a Charvel 375 in 90's, and that already had hex key holder at the headstock. I've wondered why they disappeared from Jackson/Charvel guitars. Best invention ever.
@NordicMeatShield
Жыл бұрын
Nice, love Jackson guitars, there own high output pickups sound great too
@silentfox8
Жыл бұрын
the charvel super strat body NEVER gets old
@billdo4134
Жыл бұрын
I saw a Jackson rep being interviewed and he said Jackson chose nickel over stainless for "tone" reasons. They think nickel sounds better.
@MidnightMark12
Жыл бұрын
Nickel is warmer. I have 2 MI Standards and 2 E-II MI's in nickel, and my new MI Custom is in stainless; you can hear the difference.
@GoNoRdEaTh
Жыл бұрын
Ola You play the guitar amazingly!! That ending was killer! 🔥🎸🔥🎸🔥 Love your music man!
@greekpapi
5 ай бұрын
Got my hands on my first Jackson back in the 80's and haven't looked back. Everything about it just perfect......
@terrygoss
Жыл бұрын
I think these are killer and ALMOST exactly what I wanted in a "lower cost" soloist - but the truly classic white neck binding is missing. :(
@cflowers69
Жыл бұрын
I have a Jackson Winterstorm that is just amazing. Also have a Misha model that is also amazing. Love Jax guitars.
@landenr.l.3010
Ай бұрын
I was fortunate enough to buy the blue version yesterday, my new favorite guitar!
@richwoodcutterbro8581
Жыл бұрын
I have an arch top SL3 one of the last soloists to have been made in Japan. It’s fucking fantastic. Also have a KE3 MIJ and a soloist 7 string All great guitars
@T_Aaron
Жыл бұрын
For 2500, it should come with a Sustainiac, and an OFR.
@vicenzor9699
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, my Schecter has a sustainiac, FR, plays very similar, and I got it on a sale for under $1000. Active EMG bridge so a different sound but set through neck as well. My Jackson is a cheap $300 monarckh that I flipped the pickups for a JB and '59 and put gotoh locking tuners on for about an extra $270 and it plays like a beast for under $600. Love the neck on that one. $2700 is just goofy money for this
@JavierPwns
Жыл бұрын
Sustainiac is a gimmick and robs you of a nicer neck pickup
@T_Aaron
Жыл бұрын
@@JavierPwns I love my sustainiac. So much of a gimmick that Steve Vai puts it in all of his stage guitars huh? And btw, the Sustainiac is toggled, meaning the Neck pickup is easily usable.
@T_Aaron
Жыл бұрын
@@vicenzor9699 Jackson's are historically just a rip off for the most part. Build quality isn't really up there. For that price you might as well get a custom Carvin or Caparison
@CroneRaven1810
Жыл бұрын
And SS frets, mate.
@AmericanNationalist852
Жыл бұрын
$2500 for a Floyd Rose 1500 series, that's all anyone really needs to know about these...
@Dieqx
Жыл бұрын
Lol, yes. You just don't put mid-ish tier bridge on a guitar with this price. You just don't.
@maxkhrisanfov
Жыл бұрын
this is inflation bro
@tyberard5736
Жыл бұрын
you realize most USAs 3200 used. Customs.... up to 5gs. Only American built that is a true custom Luthier build is Guerilla Guitars. Love them
@_ProTrax
Жыл бұрын
Yeah you can buy the real US Series for the same amount of money used lol
@welldang6448
Жыл бұрын
Jackson has lost their minds.
@rogerkiethsyd
Жыл бұрын
Great looking and sounding guitar. Jackson. Usa makes the best quality electrics on the market today. Nice work guys.
@harlstrum833
Жыл бұрын
I've tried two of these guitars at my local guitar store, the matte and gloss versions. What I liked: I loved the neck profile and the neck thru joint. Super smooth and easy to access higher frets. The fretboard is super smooth (which you'd expect at this price.) What I don't like: They don't use a Floyd rose Original on a guitar that costs $3500 CAD. They use the cheapest pickups Seymour Duncan offers (Not bad pickups at all, don't get me wrong. Was just hoping for something more unique like Pegasus/JB Jr's, etc.) Doesn't have Stainless steel frets even with how expensive the guitar is. I find the finishes super boring and basic. I can get a Prestige Ibanez for up to $1500 CAD LESS MONEY. In my opinion? Get an Esp or an Ibanez for this kind of money. Or maybe even go for a Halo guitar, since they offer better hardware like Evertunes, Schaller Lockmeisters, and Fishman Pickups.
@northernlefty5412
Жыл бұрын
Spot on assessment right here. These guitars are a joke. Shame on Jackson.
@harlstrum833
Жыл бұрын
@@northernlefty5412 I agree. Shame on them. Jackson makes some deadly instruments. Their pro/x series soloists that are like $800-900 CAD here punch way above their weight class and are great mod projects. I guarantee that you could take one of those, add a gotoh 1996t or Schaller Lockmeister, add some actual duncan pickups (Or God forbid some fish man's), and add some locking tuners... You could make a guitar that has the same neck profile and plays the same, but has better hardware and is STILL NECK-THRU for around $1400-1500CAD. Me personally? I'll stick to my Premium label Ibanez cuz it's just the right guitar for me 😝
@iakov1906
Жыл бұрын
Tbf to Jackson, and I say this as a guy who doesn't like Jackson, the floyd 1500s are actually just a flyod original with upgraded materials. They're actually using a higher end bridge in this case Still not worth even close to 3500 bucks though
@jsullivan2112
Жыл бұрын
Ibanez all the way!
@northernlefty5412
Жыл бұрын
@@jsullivan2112 I adore ibanez, just wish they'd give us more lefties
@daniel_naaden
Жыл бұрын
1:37 hey hey, my old hometown!
@lucdroid8707
Жыл бұрын
hej Ola, tack för videon. Jag är en nybörjare i 50-årsåldern på den underbara och mystiska vägen för gitarren. Jag önskar att jag kunde ha en så fin gitarr men jag gissar att det inte alltid handlar om dyra gitarrer att fortsätta lära sig. Hälsningar från en rumän i Tyskland. Skål!
@jsullivan2112
Жыл бұрын
Man Jackson really needs to start producing more guitars with hard-tails and string-throughs. I'd be all over one of these if it didn't have the Floyd. Well and cheaper obviously.
@justonpatrick333
Жыл бұрын
Holy crap! The soloist sounds insane. And how cool that I actually live close to corona!!!
@bestboy897
Жыл бұрын
love the satch vibes in this song ola is such a great yet so underrated lead guitarist
@19P77
Жыл бұрын
I really love this video, because i have a jackson sl3 pro series guitar ( orange satin blaze, Indonesian made ) Its a beautifull looking instrument and awesome sounding. Thanks Ola for introducing that USA model.
@goatsurgeon
Жыл бұрын
Jackson’s are hands down my all time favorite guitars You can feel why right there I especially like greeeeennnn yessss
@FX69
Жыл бұрын
Jackson Guitars are like hell on wheels you can ease the throttle but it sounds best when you burn that gasoline 🔥
@jasonbates2687
Жыл бұрын
Aesthetics wise the unbound neck and head stock kill it for me along with the frets and bridge as aforementioned.
@Insekkton
Жыл бұрын
Hi Ola ! Yes, I think nowadays this is a fair price, considering that good korean Schecters and Bc Riches are around 1700€, and a Usa Jackson Kelly is 4000€ in Thomann right now. BTW I own the M.Mazzieri Ex Type Solar and I´m really-really satisfied with it. I´d LOVE to compare it with the Usa Kelly to find out wether there is a justification for the difference of prices. Cheers, man !
@jonesfactor9
Жыл бұрын
Love the mat green finish.
@ralphhenderson7270
Жыл бұрын
Jackson guitars are made at Fender's production shop in Corona, CA. The Jackson brand was acquired by Fender in 2002.
@CPJ647
Жыл бұрын
Not sure if stainless steel frets and the weird hybrid hard-soft case are a dealbreaker for me on any guitar. I feel like every guitar around this price point plays and sounds amazing anyways, so it comes down to what flavour combinations you like.
@HandOfMetal
Жыл бұрын
Definitely sounds and looks great, however the specs are a bit underwhelming for the price.
@robertoxyzzz
Жыл бұрын
NO WAY I got a 1990 Japanese Jackson professional soloist for $750 back in the day with a hard shell case, still got it today in excellent condition, rocks the s*** out of anything USA with active pickups to boot!
@joshbechaistron791
Жыл бұрын
As much as I'm not into what you usually play stylistically, gotta give you credit for showing off the middle and neck pickups. None of the other reviews I've seen really even bothered. Kudos to you good sir 👍
@RSB_Maverick
Жыл бұрын
So I have 3 USA select SL1 guitars. They're all great, but one of them has been my main for about 8 years. It is just has that stand out feel. I got one of these a month ago, and I don't know, it's actually just better. I prefer the aesthetics of non binded fretboard and reverse inlays, it has the lumin dots, the locking tuners are so much faster to restring, and for some reason it plays better. I was hesitant about the 1500 fr compared to the OFR but it holds up just as well. The push bar is also hander, and doesn't have the risk of the thread screw cracking over time. Also, the new volume pot position is far better. That was a big annoyance on the USA selects. I have to say that the American standard is my new favourite. It just plays better. In my opinion, where this guitars value lies, is if you want a USA select but don't want to pay over £3000, then this is what you want to buy. It has more modern features, build quality is just as good, and it is 30% cheaper. A case is a case. Its going to get screwed up on tour anyway. As long as it does the job I'm happy
@satambitus
Жыл бұрын
For that price I would expect the best of the best in finish, frets, floyd, pickups and an antitank guitar case.
@reverendg5937
Ай бұрын
Just picked up a upgraded Platinum Pearl used for $1350. Can't beat it. What a steal!!!
@DomicidalCovers
Жыл бұрын
I bought a USA Carvin JB200SC a few years ago customised to my spec and even paid extra for the headstock to be flipped, also has stainless steel frets, and still only paid roughly £1500 for it. Now I know given how everything is MUCH different a few years on regarding the market, but still this is pretty mad for a guitar with a bog standard finish, minimal hardware, and nickel frets. It's a really nice guitar, and the build looks very clean, but I definitely agree with you about the price dude. On a different note, your lead playing is sounding rather tasty!👍Hope all is well with you man.
@metalmartin6.6.6
Жыл бұрын
Guitar looks incredible WOW!
@erniedropse4499
Жыл бұрын
Hey Ola! We love you! Thanks for your awesome content!
@thedrunkenguitarist
Жыл бұрын
That last shred bit at the end was nice!
@anthonybessel1086
3 ай бұрын
I just picked one of these up but it was comfortably under that $2700 MSRP. The build quality is definitely there and my particular example is free of any defects as far as I can tell. I too was hoping for a hard case similar to what those American Fender guys include but the one that comes with the Jackson is not horrible. I personally like it. The Jim Root American Strat does come with a VERY nice hard case and the whole setup comes in comfortably under this MSRP. I suspect the 'actual price paid' for each is closer though.
@Guitarist19887
Жыл бұрын
Jackson soloists ftw, my mij soloist is such a joy to play love doing guitar covers on it.
@reverendg5937
5 ай бұрын
Just snagged one in mint condition for 1600 US with the FU Trem block and Masterful Set-up!!!! Killer!!!!!!
@palix5925
Жыл бұрын
I bought the riviera blue one. I fucking love it, but I really wish they went with stainless steel fret wire.
@johnjohn37371
Жыл бұрын
Had a Dinky burn up when my house got set on fire back in the day, but that one there is not all that much guitar for the money...
@MidnightMark12
Жыл бұрын
Not at all.
@2204JCM
Жыл бұрын
The reason these guitars came about (my opinion) was because the traditional USA Jacksons had got too expensive to sell. This guitar has some decent upgrades (pickup selecting) but its an assembly line guitar and it shows. Its not a bad guitar but its not the same build as the previous USA guitars. Its more like a USA version of the Pro series- which is an offshore factory build.
@Nesierax
Жыл бұрын
I auditioned to play onstage with Wargasm UK and win one of these, didn't make it to the final but the guitar was awesome. I like the luminlay side dots, looks nice in white.
@Thrashpotato
Жыл бұрын
oh you got one? I hate that I get to work with them every day but cant afford one, haha freaking Fender, they should just give one to us employees lol they are sick man good thing you got a green for some reason we are only making black and pearl white, not sure if they are done making the green, im gonna ask today when i go in
@DirkieGoedhart
Жыл бұрын
Ah, too bad. No discount for employees?
@Thrashpotato
Жыл бұрын
@@DirkieGoedhart yea 40 percent off every Fender Jackson Evh Charvel and Grestch, its just still expensive after that 40 percent lol we do have holiday sales these are just to new to be in them yet
@paulbaglio6295
Жыл бұрын
Fuck 40% I gotta get a job there
@MidnightMark12
Жыл бұрын
Fender - your wife's boyfriend's favorite.
@Thrashpotato
Жыл бұрын
@@paulbaglio6295 were hiring 23 bucks an hour for painters
@axlsimons69
Жыл бұрын
Solar guitars for life! 🤘🏼
@chrislopez1918
Жыл бұрын
That Jackson is🔥🔥🇺🇸🇺🇸 and that color is sweet
@Cthulhu_Awaken
Жыл бұрын
2700 bucks is even more than how the RR1 used to cost back in 2007... By the way, does Jackson still make it? I haven't found it listed on their website...
@EugenioFranklin
Жыл бұрын
For "half" of that, I'd rather get an ESP EC-1000 Deluxe. Better build, better pickups, yeah no FR, but I'd use my RG550 for that. Great and unbiased review Ola. Keep the awesome content coming. Thank you.
@andrewsmall4865
Жыл бұрын
I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all but I really don't like the EC shape/aesthetics for some reason.
@ju5t_r4mir3z4
Жыл бұрын
If I'm not mistaken the Floyd rose system is the cheaper Floyd system. They have two different ones and for the price I'd expect the better one.
@AccountantByDay553
Жыл бұрын
Love the jacksons! Would love a review on the X series RR
@MidnightMark12
Жыл бұрын
Try an ESP MIII
@AtomicMeatballGuitar
Жыл бұрын
@@MidnightMark12 The rr is a flying v though, not a superstrat.
@AtomicMeatballGuitar
Жыл бұрын
I have an rr3, which is similar to x series, and it is easily my favorite guitar.
@MidnightMark12
Жыл бұрын
@@AtomicMeatballGuitar The Leiho's are incredible, but I can't sit with a guitar that small; I'm kind of stuck with the Mirage.
@JenMajuraOfficial
Жыл бұрын
👍🏼
@friedrudibega6384
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jen!
@deshondetoro1638
Жыл бұрын
I love my Jackson pro studio. Has a really really nice bite to it.
@ReubenGuitars
Жыл бұрын
Jackson made by fender usa with import specs for $2500 is a tough sell for me.
@jasonjuneau2948
Жыл бұрын
I bought a cheap 250$ Jackson v made in Indonesia, swapped out the pickups with EMG's and it sounds great. So no, 2500$ or 2700 euros is not worth it.
@cesarvelasquez3186
Жыл бұрын
For the specs of these guitars i spected them to be in the new Jackson japanese made price point, around 2000 bucks not 2500+ dollars to be honest... But at this price point and no stainless steel and og Floyd Rose is quite the head scratcher for me... 🤷
@Bleachdemon88
5 ай бұрын
These guitars are amazing, I’m not a huge FR player so I’m biased to not really care. But the 1500 is the same metal, materials and dimensions as the OFR, it’s just made in Korea and for everyone saying LTD and solar are better value, where are those made? I love SS frets but they absolutely aren’t necessary and if you actually wear your frets down you can have them put on down the road if this is a lifetime instrument. This is American made quality and is imho the best quality guitar I’ve ever played and owned. I have had prestige’s I have an ESP horizon and this one has the best build quality. I would rather a Korean FR that is still very good and looks awesome than have $4-5k Jackson’s again. I have 3 guitars with SS frets and there is no difference in feel, just that idea in the back of your mind they will never wear out. Idk if the price went down but I got mine brand new for $2300, I got the blue one and the only thing I wish it came with was a hard case but I have 6 hard cases so that’s not a concern for me personally but if you don’t, the case it’s comes in is serviceable until you can get a hard case
@leejasonmusic
Жыл бұрын
I Have to agree with you on the price front. Yeah, it plays well and is a great looking guitar and spec wise is pretty sweet too. But for that price I'd definitely expect a hard case with it and perhaps a more 'artistic' finish, let's say; rather than the standard solid colours they've gone for. I'd also expect Stainless Steel Frets I guess for that price tag.
@Metaldad87
Жыл бұрын
I love that green, nice looking axe
@donaldstiles397
Жыл бұрын
Me being a drummer but love guitar,I've always loved the Jackson guitars,the RHODES JACKSON my fav.
@Mike-vu7em
Жыл бұрын
Perfect guitar for ola ltd custom 87 the super strat with active boosted SH6 sounds like a beast dude
@ShinyCLEM
Жыл бұрын
Tbh I'd prefer to buy 2 guitars for this price. It sounds nice, it looks nice but... Not enough to spend 2700€.
@matthewcarter5993
Жыл бұрын
I have this guitar. It kills. My other guitar is a MIJ R3. I love this guitar.
@GlorifyGodInEverything
Жыл бұрын
I have a js32 arch top I paid less than 400 new. I put in gotah locking tuners, OFR trem that I pieced together with parts I got good deals on, even got a big brass block, new pots, new input jack, new switch plus upgraded pickups and it still cost a lot less than an American soloist but with all the same features plus some... besides mine having a bolt on neck. I don't know why in 2022 anyone is paying top dollar for guitars that are still cheaping out on stuff when everyone is changing out parts even on their expensive guitars. These big brand companies are still trying to suck every penny they can from you just for the name. I also have 2 Harley Benton guitars that play extremely well with a couple swapped out parts. I've played top dollar ibanez guitars, top dollar schecter guitars, fenders you name it.... Really hard to notice any differences with a good setup and decent pickups.
@gcr28
Жыл бұрын
Great video as usual, thank you. I was seriously looking at this guitar, haven’t played one yet but it does look amazing and I’m sure the playability would not disappoint. I also hate middle pickups, lol, I’ve tried to adjust but just can’t do it, so down they go! Anyway, the price tag drives me away from this one. I’m actually in a position where I can spend that much but there are better deals out there so I ordered a E2-M2, love ESP guitars! Anyway, this should come with an original floyd and a nice hardshell case and ss frets for that price. Hopefully Jackson reads these comments. Would also be nice to have a dual humbucker version, JB and 59? Yep!
@kevroyo
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love my E-II! One downside is I don't think they actually do have stainless steel frets yet. They're very quickly introducing them to their new LTD lineups though so I wouldn't be surprised if we see it trickle up to the E-II line in the near future! In the meantime though, those newer LTD guitars are just killer for the money. I've been eyeing the new LTD SN100FR in Snow White and it has just about every spec my inner shred kid could dream of haha. Worth checking out if you're in the market!
@gcr28
Жыл бұрын
@@kevroyo Yeah, no ss frets on the e-ii either. I think you’ll see that become more standard as we keep crying about it, lol. As long as there not as soft as the frets on my 2020 les paul, that’s just ridiculous. E-ii does have an original floyd and a nice hard case and emg’s. Oh well, esp guitars are great.
@kevroyo
Жыл бұрын
@@gcr28 SS or nickel, ESP E-II is a safe bet regardless. One of the absolute best guitars I've ever owned and it didn't have a treated neck or ss frets lol. I'm not going to stop crying about it until ss frets become standard haha.
@mikerammel8731
Жыл бұрын
I only go for single cutaways. I paid 16 hundred for a gh600 made in korea. it came with active special red emgs a floyd 1000, and jx frets. It also came with a hard shell case.
@ChiAeNima
Жыл бұрын
I prefer the Solar S2.6C on black with white binding or in white with black binding.
@PanteRan
Жыл бұрын
No guitar should be more than 1000$.and i love the cheapest one so i dont need to be afraid for them and in the end the effect is more important!
@ACColorado
Жыл бұрын
I have a Soloist SL1 and that damn middle pickup is too high and catches my pick. I'm glad to see you lowered it, I was thinking to do the same.
@andcruz
Жыл бұрын
My younger brother just got one of those. Awesome axe.
@spiritofthetallhills2037
Жыл бұрын
Slime green is the type of color that doesnt really need a fancy finish regardless of price its a sick ass color by itself. I do understand wanting higher spec features tho
@TheGroundBeef
Жыл бұрын
i just picked up the lower end version of this, a used Soloist SLX Indonesian made guitar. it has the set neck and floyd rose special. although its not a top of the line guitar, its a damn good guitar! $2700eu ($2500usd) is VERY steep for this guitar but know that youre getting a GREAT guitar
@nicolashrv
Жыл бұрын
I recently managed to get a Jackson PS4 from the 90s.......it was hard to find (used goes for around $500-600, IF you find it.....until I cross along a totally used totally abandoned in a barn for years, it was covered in spider web, all the bolts were full of ox, same with the springs.............but it was $100!!........I managed to save all its original parts, refurbished replacing the pickups for a HSH Fishman active pickups ($400 thrown just there), and a battery pack tremolo cover!............amazingly the Floyd Rose license tremolo was INTACT, not a single scratch nor oxidation in it...........the guitar is now a starship..........so, yeah, even if bought in conditions $600 for a sold out relic, going to $2700????.........I would buy me the Jackson PS2 and replace the neck pickup with a Sustainer for 1/4 of that.
@equaleyez
Жыл бұрын
Way out of my budget but it has all I'm looking for in a next guitar.
@craigharrison5406
Жыл бұрын
I have a couple of Chinese built Jackson Dinky JS32 which I upgraded with a Seymour Duncan in the bridge. The total cost was $400 euro ($550 Canadian) each. They play and sound great at a fraction of the cost. That guitar is way overpriced.
@Cobra05727
Жыл бұрын
I would buy an esp e-ii for that money. I have two horizons with ORIGINAL Floyd’s on them and emg 57/66’s stock. Satin necks and they play like a dream and come with hard shell cases. Japanese crafted blows the American stuff out of the water.
@chewchy9052
6 ай бұрын
I have the Polar burst.. assembled in China but all the Seymours and Stainless Steel Frets... 1500 US dollars.. I love it
@TYLERtheMAGGOT1
Жыл бұрын
Just waiting for a Jackson rhoads version of this. Love my Vs
@Jeffmetal42
Жыл бұрын
I hope one day people look at Solar the same way I look at Jackson. To me, they are the ultimate metal guitar. I have many different brands of guitars (variety is the spice of life ofc) but my Jacksons and Charvels are my favorites to play.
@MidnightMark12
Жыл бұрын
April in Auditory Armory has one here in Orlando, and it's beautiful. If they made one like an M-I, and I needed another electric guitar in this life for some mysterious reason, I would take a hard look at Solar. I was a Jackson boy, and the CEOs at Fender turned me to ESP.
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