I've already introduced myself, and I read more posts than I make. But, I wanted to see what everyone thinks of this guitar. I've seen a lot of good comments on other boards. But, I've also seen a few negative comments. I've been dreaming about this guitar since I saw the hint of it on Jackson's website back in January. I haven't seen it for sale anywhere until recently. So, when I saw this one, even though it's WAY out of my league (and budget ) I jumped on it. This was from a store that Chris Broderick and Dave Ellefson did a clinic, so Chris actually autographed this one.

Ok, I'll admit. I also wanted to post something to get the 15 Killer Riffs!

Anyway, now that I got it, I really like it a lot. It's very comfortable, and the 12" radius is very familiar to my since my other guitars all have 12" radius fretboards.

Anyway, here is a fairly bad pic from my phone.

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Congrats! I'm not a huge fan of Jackson since they were bought out but I'm really digging that copper binding. I think it sort of makes the whole guitar pop and its got a great looking headstock.

It may never seem worth it to just jump on a guitar or anything thats out of your price range. I did that for two of my gibson guitar and it was like eh maybe I shouldn't have. But now I sit back glad that I did.

Thanks man. I was talking to someone about it before I bought it, and they had the same opinion about Jackson getting bought out. When I emailed Jackson, the reply was from Fender.
Other than that, I'm pretty happy with it. It does seem like I got more Jackson than Fender. Not that I don't like Fenders. Just for now I was looking more for this type of guitar.

Yeppers Fender bought them a lot of people are let down by it. Still good quality I just think we all love guitars so much we don't want to see a few brands that own everything sort of like cars. Fender I would love to own a J5 Tele with the single/hum but good luck finding that. Kinda why if I want a guitar I jump on it. Who knows you may never see them again.

Nice guit dude! Love the color Welcome!

Kck ass bro! sweet ax

Gorgeous guitar, enjoy!

oh great looking axe man, that's a very nice flame on the top, or is it another thing? looks like some sort of maple, loving the headstock and the binding too, NICE.

i think it's ok that fender bought jackson, or is the quality worse now?

I am not experienced with Jackson guitars AT ALL, but that axe looks pretty different from what I have in mind regarding the Jackson standard image

I never kept Jackson in the hands ,but I guess it's a good guitar! Good luck with it!

Yep it's a maple top. As for quality, it's certainly feels like the best quality guitar I've ever owned. But I've never had one like this before. I think it's my midlife crisis purchase. I guess that's better than a sports car!

well, it is!!! lovely guitar!