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Posted by: bleez Jul 20 2014, 10:40 AM
Ive been looking at this 7 string from Jackson and I stumbled across some really nice close up pics..... but, is the gap where the end of the neck meets the body normal? should the neck not be flush onto the body?
http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/guitars-sale-trade-wanted/249169-new-box-jackson-dka7.html
I was quite interested in this model but that kinda looks weird to me although Ive never picked up a Jackson before so it might be perfectly normal 
Posted by: PosterBoy Jul 20 2014, 12:33 PM
Have you had a look at the Jackson Pro Chris Broderick 7 string? http://www.jacksonguitars.com/guitars/soloist/models/chris-broderick-pro-series-soloist-7-rosewood-fingerboard-snow-white/
I quite like the look of the 6 string model
Posted by: bleez Jul 20 2014, 12:43 PM
I quite like the look of the 6 string model
that is actually really nice. I like that body shape as well. The through neck is cool, much better than the DKA7. Id really prefer to have inlays though and a fixed bridge. Looks like a great guitar though.
Posted by: Mertay Jul 20 2014, 01:59 PM
Shouldn't be a problem, many budget to mid-priced guitar are like that. There also might be a shim there to fine-adjust the neck angle.
If it bothers it can be sanded, if I remember right someone did that (and few other customizations) in this forum to a Jackson though can't remember nickname.
Posted by: bleez Jul 20 2014, 02:37 PM
If it bothers it can be sanded, if I remember right someone did that (and few other customizations) in this forum to a Jackson though can't remember nickname.
youre right, Spock had some pics of a similar gap with the Jackson he was modding.... I forgot about that
so its not entirely uncommon..... still, it does kinda bother me a little, I dont know why
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jul 20 2014, 03:53 PM
That's normal on that build believe it or not 
No need to worry. That's a fine 7! When buying a used axe from an individual, always, always, always offer as close to "wholesale" as possible since you may one day sell it and that's your best shot to break even.
You may not be able to pick up a guitar at that price, but always be willing to walk. "He who cares least in a negotiation, prospers most" as they say
Posted by: Sensible Jones Jul 20 2014, 03:58 PM
That's not entirely uncommon mate. Mainly it's because some manufacturers make their necks all the same and then put them on 2 different body types, one with and one without a pickguard.
Posted by: bleez Jul 20 2014, 04:50 PM
ah right, makes sense now thanks guys.
damn.... now its back in the frame of a possible purchase its up against the slime greenhttp://www.jacksonguitars.com/series/x-series/models/slattxmg3-7-soloist-rosewood-fingerboard-slime-green/ which has a through neck so no gaps for me to get OCD about
Posted by: PosterBoy Jul 20 2014, 05:49 PM
White and obnoxious green are my two favourite colours for superstrats! I would hate to have to choose
Posted by: bleez Jul 20 2014, 05:58 PM
Im not going to lie.......... Its like 'Sophie's choice' but much MUCH more traumatic
Posted by: Todd Simpson Jul 21 2014, 06:42 PM
That NEON GREEN Jackson Solist with the Neck Through Body looks FREAKING SAAWWEEETTTT!!! And I was stunned to see they are around $550 street price? For a Neck through, locking trem, Green Guitar? I gotta get one!!!
Of couse you could spend 6 times that much money on a usa model :) $3,000!!!!
thanks guys. damn.... now its back in the frame of a possible purchase
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