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Feb 16 2014, 08:24 PM
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 I just dropped my PRS guitar off to have it set-up and decided to purchase one of these - never played one, and have not even seen one in real life yet. It's being shipped to me so I won't know what it's like until later this week sometime. I have read some really nice reviews about this guitar, and thought it would be a nice inexpensive mid-range to have. I'm hoping it's not a total let-down, a bit apprehensive, but I wanted a fun guitar with lock-in nuts, thin 9 strings and a Floyd Rose. They're only $500. I figured if I don't like the stock pickups, I could put the ones from my PRS in the humbucker spot and cover the single-coils with a new pick guard. I'm very intrigued by the compound-radius neck and can't wait to feel it. Anyone ever played one of these? My wife is going to kill me.  Here's the specs... http://www.jacksonguitars.com/guitars/san-...ard-snow-white/ |
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Feb 16 2014, 10:38 PM
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I love that style of guitar, never played one myself but really like the look. Congrats
-------------------- Tomislav
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Feb 16 2014, 11:25 PM
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I have been curious about these
 Let us know how it goes and record audio/video asap!! It's based on a classic SAN DIMAS Jackson which costs thousands. I really want to know about the neck. I'm wondering if it will feel thick?Todd QUOTE (Spock @ Feb 16 2014, 02:24 PM)  I just dropped my PRS guitar off to have it set-up and decided to purchase one of these - never played one, and have not even seen one in real life yet. It's being shipped to me so I won't know what it's like until later this week sometime. I have read some really nice reviews about this guitar, and thought it would be a nice inexpensive mid-range to have. I'm hoping it's not a total let-down, a bit apprehensive, but I wanted a fun guitar with lock-in nuts, thin 9 strings and a Floyd Rose. They're only $500. I figured if I don't like the stock pickups, I could put the ones from my PRS in the humbucker spot and cover the single-coils with a new pick guard. I'm very intrigued by the compound-radius neck and can't wait to feel it. Anyone ever played one of these? My wife is going to kill me. Here's the specs... http://www.jacksonguitars.com/guitars/san-...ard-snow-white/ |
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Feb 17 2014, 03:07 AM
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I did find this awesome review which settles my nerves a little bit...
Jackson Adrian Smith SDX On first inspection, the guitar is still achingly pretty, and just on the right side of retro When Adrian Smith's signature model was released by Jackson, few could have possibly denied its workmanlike aura or its 'girl next door' good looks. As a USA Jackson, its price was on the thick end of £1,800, leaving the guitar out of reach for all but the most well-heeled of Maiden fanatics. Luckily for us, the good folks at the pointy headstock company have come up with a more affordable version. There are a lot of quality shred guitars out there vying for your hard earned, though, and the SDX has a lot to prove if it wants to be king of the hill. "No bells, no whistles: the SDX is just a classic shred guitar" Naturally, there are differences between the SDX and its USA-made brother. Where the original has an alder body and ebony 'board option, the Indian-built SDX has basswood and rosewood, and rather than DiMarzio and Fender pickups, here we have a Jackson humbucker and two noiseless single coils. These do bring about tonal differences, but we'll get to those shortly. On first inspection, the guitar is still achingly pretty, and just on the right side of retro. No bells, no whistles, just a classic shred guitar with Adrian Smith's seal of approval stamped on the end of the headstock. Speak to owners of USA-made Jacksons and chances are their favourite part of the guitar will be the neck. On the SDX, you have the traditional Jackson slim D profile with 22 massive frets. "While £500 does buy you a lot of guitar these days, the SDX feels a step above many" It's here you start to notice that the guitar really does belie its rather humble price point and, while £500 does buy you a lot of guitar these days, the SDX feels a step above many. The frets are immaculately finished and the oiled maple neck a joy to motor around on. Allied to the surprisingly good build quality, this imparts a premium feel to the SDX. Sounds Tonally, the body might not quite enjoy the snap and sparkle of the alder-bodied original, but we've always found basswood to be a great tonewood anyway, particularly once you're piling on the gain. The bridge humbucker is plenty powerful, with just enough detail to prevent it sliding into the woolly morass suffered by many lower end units, and the single coils give you more than a sniff of Strat flavour, making the SDX a versatile guitar indeed considering its heavy metal association. The Floyd Rose Special bridge also does a solid job of keeping you in tune, no matter how crazy you get. A versatile guitar capable of covering many bases, and perfect for nailing your favourite Maiden tunes? What more could you need, bar the white high tops and tight strides? Okay then, Wasted Years on four: one, two, three... MusicRadar Rating 5 stars Pros Sounds and feels like a guitar twice its price. Looks great. Cons Nothing. Verdict A bit of a game changer in the sub-£500 guitar market. The SDX could convince you it's worth double the street price: no small feat. http://www.musicradar.com/us/reviews/guita...mith-sdx-566277 |
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Sometimes I think the same with Andy T. If Fender would propose him collaboration before Ibanez...he would probably be a member of Fender family. I read some interviews, I listen to his tone, I was his playing. His a typycal start player for me...in a good way...and he was not hidding with this 
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Feb 23 2014, 10:03 PM
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that's a part of music history. Players were always related to brands and their support
I was just guessing so thank You for some more research
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That's life in the big city and the good news is Guitar Center has a great return policy!!
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