JACKSON AMERICAN SOLOIST SL3
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Жыл бұрынTrying out the new Jackson American Soloist SL3 guitar. Is it worth the 2700 USD price?
Disclaimer: This guitar was sent to me for review, but will be sent back after video has been released. Not sponsored, Fender/Jackson has absolutely no saying in how I make or what I say in my videos. They don't get to see the video before hand.
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@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..
@OlaEnglund Жыл бұрын
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@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.
@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!😆
@GoNoRdEaTh Жыл бұрын
Ola You play the guitar amazingly!! That ending was killer! 🔥🎸🔥🎸🔥 Love your music man!
@420mutilation Жыл бұрын
this guitar sounds outstanding. (intro+end) Ola delivery score 11/10.
@erniedropse4499 Жыл бұрын
Hey Ola! We love you! Thanks for your awesome content!
@bestboy897 9 ай бұрын
love the satch vibes in this song ola is such a great yet so underrated lead guitarist
@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 6 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.
@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!
@440Nichole Жыл бұрын
bought my Jackson Kelly in '98 and still play it everyday . my baby ♥
@paulbaglio6295 Жыл бұрын
@@440Nichole KE2 or KE1? I stole a KE1 in 2004 for $850😁 Probably the sweetest playing guitar I've owned...
@mikegallagher2732 Жыл бұрын
@@440Nichole THE OLD Kelly's JUST FUCKING RULE....BUT....I DO LOVE the JEFF LOOMIS Edition !!!!!
@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.
@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.
@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!!!
@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.
@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...
@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
@NordicMeatShield Жыл бұрын
Nice, love Jackson guitars, there own high output pickups sound great too
@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?
@thedrunkenguitarist Жыл бұрын
That last shred bit at the end was nice!
@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.
@metalmartin6.6.6 Жыл бұрын
Guitar looks incredible WOW!
@greekpapi 2 ай бұрын
Got my hands on my first Jackson back in the 80's and haven't looked back. Everything about it just perfect......
@cflowers69 Жыл бұрын
I have a Jackson Winterstorm that is just amazing. Also have a Misha model that is also amazing. Love Jax guitars.
@axlsimons69 Жыл бұрын
Solar guitars for life! 🤘🏼
@deshondetoro1638 Жыл бұрын
I love my Jackson pro studio. Has a really really nice bite to it.
@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.
@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.
@jonesfactor9 Жыл бұрын
Love the mat green finish.
@goatsurgeon Жыл бұрын
Jackson’s are hands down my all time favorite guitars You can feel why right there I especially like greeeeennnn yessss
@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.
@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
@williameaton7984 Жыл бұрын
Great review !
@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 👍
@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.
@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.
@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.
@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.
@jtwishert6337 Жыл бұрын
What’s up ola been watching for a while ur on of the reasons why I’m in to dimebag so much just ordered the snakeskin dean stealth‼️⚡️
@donaldstiles397 Жыл бұрын
Me being a drummer but love guitar,I've always loved the Jackson guitars,the RHODES JACKSON my fav.
@Guitarist19887 11 ай бұрын
Jackson soloists ftw, my mij soloist is such a joy to play love doing guitar covers on it.
@CrushingAxes Жыл бұрын
Mannn Jacksons are great! Soloists are so beautiful! Very nice video!
@matthewcarter5993 10 ай бұрын
I have this guitar. It kills. My other guitar is a MIJ R3. I love this guitar.
@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 !
@silentfox8 Жыл бұрын
the charvel super strat body NEVER gets old
@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.
@Mike-vu7em Жыл бұрын
Perfect guitar for ola ltd custom 87 the super strat with active boosted SH6 sounds like a beast dude
@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 ($2500usd) is VERY steep for this guitar but know that youre getting a GREAT guitar
@leejasonmusic Жыл бұрын
I Have to agree with you on the price front. Yeah, it plays well and is a great looking guitar and spec wise is pretty sweet too. But for that price I'd definitely expect a hard case with it and perhaps a more 'artistic' finish, let's say; rather than the standard solid colours they've gone for. I'd also expect Stainless Steel Frets I guess for that price tag.
@randytheracer3664 Жыл бұрын
This has changed my perspective on singles. I just got a strat style and felt they were thin but with some drive they sound nice and. I’m more in the market for a x series but I don’t know I was after the dk2xr the dk3xr might come home
@sagyed Жыл бұрын
I bought a jackson wildcard soloist last year and it plays amazingly. Made in south Korea but has an OFR, fishman fluence pups, poplar burl top, wood binding... Very well specd. It is a s good as my 87 soloist or my 94 dinky that are US made. Those soloist standard sure play nice but are way to expensive for what you actually get IMO.
@phillippitts6294 Жыл бұрын
I have a Jackson made in Korea, dk2 baked white 6 string ht. It rules and was 1199$
@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
@andcruz Жыл бұрын
My younger brother just got one of those. Awesome axe.
@rogerkiethsyd Жыл бұрын
Great looking and sounding guitar. Jackson. Usa makes the best quality electrics on the market today. Nice work guys.
@ChiAeNima Жыл бұрын
I prefer the Solar S2.6C on black with white binding or in white with black binding.
@user-hv4qu4zx8s Жыл бұрын
finish painting is pretty sick~
@reverendg5937 2 ай бұрын
Just snagged one in mint condition for 1600 US with the FU Trem block and Masterful Set-up!!!! Killer!!!!!!
@Metaldad87 Жыл бұрын
I love that green, nice looking axe
@justonpatrick333 Жыл бұрын
Holy crap! The soloist sounds insane. And how cool that I actually live close to corona!!!
@steve1982n 4 ай бұрын
Outstanding guitar
@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!
@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.
@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.
@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.
@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
@daniel_naaden Жыл бұрын
1:37 hey hey, my old hometown!
@HandOfMetal Жыл бұрын
Definitely sounds and looks great, however the specs are a bit underwhelming for the price.
@paulbond1484 Жыл бұрын
Love the colour
@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.
@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.
@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.
@shanedeel2 Жыл бұрын
That color is sick
@ralphhenderson7270 Жыл бұрын
Jackson guitars are made at Fender's production shop in Corona, CA. The Jackson brand was acquired by Fender in 2002.
@meshugganator08 Жыл бұрын
Jackson stealth ex lefty was my very first guitar
@chewchy9052 3 ай бұрын
I have the Polar burst.. assembled in China but all the Seymours and Stainless Steel Frets... 1500 US dollars.. I love it
@goatsurgeon Жыл бұрын
Well you bring up a good point on the price, there, man. A very good point.
@chloewinkworthlizardqueen Жыл бұрын
trembucker good,replaced an original invader(rusty az )in my 85 ibanez radius...finding another edge 2 trem in bottom drawer of luthiers workshop...but yeah no need for relic treatments ,its a real relic...
@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. :(
@jasonbates2687 Жыл бұрын
Aesthetics wise the unbound neck and head stock kill it for me along with the frets and bridge as aforementioned.
@ManuelMartinez09 Жыл бұрын
I had an old MIJ Soloist and it was really good except volume knob position wich it was very near bridge pickup, I can see that modern soloist have moved it a little.
@alelollipop1903 Жыл бұрын
This guitar is f awesome 🤘🏻🤘🏻
@AuthenticCelestial Жыл бұрын
I love that matte green finish. crazy price, tho!
@TheDeedeeFiles Жыл бұрын
Awesome color
@rupert916 Жыл бұрын
I can’t wait for the Snakebyte test
@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.
@equaleyez Жыл бұрын
Way out of my budget but it has all I'm looking for in a next guitar.
@anthonybessel1086 9 күн 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.
@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.
@Mike-vu7em Жыл бұрын
Solar guitars are perfect
@goatsurgeon Жыл бұрын
I want this model so HARDDDDD
@Roflerk23 Жыл бұрын
ordered this guitar and moved to shift cant wait when i return and open box, And yes this is alot money, but i dream about Jackson Usa from teenager times so i bought it
@Destroyyyahhhhh21 2 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
@BrockOfBodom Жыл бұрын
Hell yeah!! So sick
@GrimDeathGaming Жыл бұрын
I would love to see you try out a Digitech RP255. If thats possible. Love you Ola
@kowalguitarlife9119 Жыл бұрын
kick arse bro loved it
@FX69 Жыл бұрын
Jackson Guitars are like hell on wheels you can ease the throttle but it sounds best when you burn that gasoline 🔥
@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
@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
@schecterseven3894 Жыл бұрын
I have a Japanese Dinky, killer guitar, very fast neck.
@chrislopez1918 Жыл бұрын
That Jackson is🔥🔥🇺🇸🇺🇸 and that color is sweet
@berthazlewood Жыл бұрын
Jackson for the win!
@thunderbirdbrown3002 Жыл бұрын
I agree with you 100% Ola🤘🏿😎 as it sounds great but that was a big number for such a plain Jane guitar.I have a Jackson demon super strat that I bought for 150... and it sings.Great episode though mate🤘🏿😎. Im excited for the upcoming Brandon Smalls Guitar episode.I know thats a rad beast.See you then or SWOLA Team No Sleep.Getcha pull 🥃 Cheers 🍻🤘🏿😎👹🤘🏿
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