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XavSnakeEye
Published on 09/19/12 at 14:35
Made with pride in the USA, I have one of those rare "superstrate" composed of parts assembled in San Dimas CA Ontario CA workshops, this being due to the removal activities Jackson, early 1986.
Superstrate, therefore, 3 singles, original Floyd Rose original oiled maple neck Rosewood fingerboard 22 frets (the thickness typical of the brand, a real chocolate bar!), Black hardware. This is the typical Jackson neck 80's, 4 screws screwed over San Dimas plate with serial number, fine and flat head Concorde course.
Originally, there were three mini switches ON / OFF, 1 Vol and 1 Tone, again a very classical config in Jackson at the time. Mine is bright orange, a bomb!
UTILIZATION
The handle is great, but it's the Strat, pure and simple, so balèze heel, access to acute 'period' (but I'm fine). Oiled finish is great.
The ergonomics of the switches is zero live, I replaced it all with a knob "Gibson" 3 pos, I turned the tone, and added a mini switch to split the mini double (rem) placed at the bridge.
Originally, the Jackson J100 single coil pickups are great "vintage", slap, dynamic, beautiful grain. Originally, this is very typical Strat ', but more wooded thicker.
I play Hard Rock, I replaced the handle by Di Marz 'Virtual Vintage Solo, and the bridge by a Duncan Lil' Screamin 'Demon (George Lynch).
SOUNDS
It's a bomb, it's the big skyscrapers, the neck pickup in crunch you play Hendrix, Stevie, and you believe it! More gain and is Yngwie! Trestle is shielded harmonics, it sings lead, the bass is powerful and TENSE! In agreement, the definition is great, it is never muddy or greasy. The texture is great, it's great riff. Basically, this is typical Hard Rock (I did not say Metal!)
Attention, there is not a lot of GAIN compared to other guitars, everything is in the GRAIN, which is fantastic. I just add one point gain on the preamp for the guitar, nothing bad!
OVERALL OPINION
I have 3 years and it is most SHOWTIME concerts, Hard Rock 80 times. I have many guitars, I've tried lots. The Jackson superstrate '86 is in my Top 3. This is a very good guitar, it still affects in France for about 700/800 Euros ... when it is because they are rare!
Superstrate, therefore, 3 singles, original Floyd Rose original oiled maple neck Rosewood fingerboard 22 frets (the thickness typical of the brand, a real chocolate bar!), Black hardware. This is the typical Jackson neck 80's, 4 screws screwed over San Dimas plate with serial number, fine and flat head Concorde course.
Originally, there were three mini switches ON / OFF, 1 Vol and 1 Tone, again a very classical config in Jackson at the time. Mine is bright orange, a bomb!
UTILIZATION
The handle is great, but it's the Strat, pure and simple, so balèze heel, access to acute 'period' (but I'm fine). Oiled finish is great.
The ergonomics of the switches is zero live, I replaced it all with a knob "Gibson" 3 pos, I turned the tone, and added a mini switch to split the mini double (rem) placed at the bridge.
Originally, the Jackson J100 single coil pickups are great "vintage", slap, dynamic, beautiful grain. Originally, this is very typical Strat ', but more wooded thicker.
I play Hard Rock, I replaced the handle by Di Marz 'Virtual Vintage Solo, and the bridge by a Duncan Lil' Screamin 'Demon (George Lynch).
SOUNDS
It's a bomb, it's the big skyscrapers, the neck pickup in crunch you play Hendrix, Stevie, and you believe it! More gain and is Yngwie! Trestle is shielded harmonics, it sings lead, the bass is powerful and TENSE! In agreement, the definition is great, it is never muddy or greasy. The texture is great, it's great riff. Basically, this is typical Hard Rock (I did not say Metal!)
Attention, there is not a lot of GAIN compared to other guitars, everything is in the GRAIN, which is fantastic. I just add one point gain on the preamp for the guitar, nothing bad!
OVERALL OPINION
I have 3 years and it is most SHOWTIME concerts, Hard Rock 80 times. I have many guitars, I've tried lots. The Jackson superstrate '86 is in my Top 3. This is a very good guitar, it still affects in France for about 700/800 Euros ... when it is because they are rare!