Hey, i'm buying an rr24, but i'm still confused wether to get the rr1 or the rr24, how different are they? I mean, not the appearance, but the sound. Pro Series Pro-Level Guitars for Pro-Level Players. The first thing you notice about a Jackson Pro Series instrument is its striking aesthetics—the gorgeous look and super-sleek feel. It’s a classic design with pro features, outstanding tone, light-speed playability, terrific balance and remarkably attainable value.
A dark blue Jackson Dinky with a Reverse Headstock and Tune-O-Matic style fixed bridge (as opposed to the far more common tremolo system), 2005The Jackson Dinky is a -style double-cutaway electric guitar built. The 'Dinky' is named for its slightly smaller than normal (7/8) body size. Usually fitted with a two pickup configuration, some models also include and/or just one bridge humbucker. The fretboard can be made out of, and more recently, or rock maple, with 24 jumbo frets and is always built with a bolt-on neck.
Most of the guitars have a original or licensed tremolo, and a locking nut to help maintain stable tuning. Some Dinkys have, or String-Thru bridges. The Jackson Dinky is usually preferred by players of.
Contents.The models The Dinky is the most common Jackson in production today with over 15 variants on the current market. These are below arranged in the series that they are given by Jackson Guitars.USA Select series There is only one Dinky in this series: the DK1. It has an Alder body and a maple bolt-on neck. The 24-fret fingerboard is ebony.
The bridge is a original double-locking two-point tremolo. This model has two Active at the neck and bridge position, both of EMG make. This is the only current US-made Dinky, and is a production model made by Custom Shop luthiers.
Retail price range is between $1800–$2400 USD depending on Paint Scheme.Pro series. DK2 with the standard 'Hockey Stick' 6-inline headstock & custom truss rod cover.The Pro series has seven Dinkys, all variants of the base model: the DK2. The DK2s are made from alder with a maple bolt-on neck. The fingerboard is Rosewood with 24 frets. The DK2 model has three Seymour Duncan pickups; two are single-coil, the third (the bridge) is a. Variants include:. DK2L: The left-handed version of the DK2.: A DK2 with a maple fingerboard and unpainted maple.
This uses two humbuckers (authentic Seymour Duncan). DK2S: A DK2 with an alternative 'Sustainiac Driver' neck pickup. DK2T: A string-through-body DK2 with adjustable bridge, with two Seymour Duncan humbucker pickups. DK2FF: A DK2 with an abalone flame inlay on the neck.
DK2FS: A DK2 with Firestorm Boost Switch for extra gain. DK3: Same specs as the DK2, except the pickup configuration is H/S/H.
The guitar was only offered in 2000 and only appears in the 2000 Jackson catalog page 10 (. It was listed in 2000 Guitar Player Price guide as having a list price of $949 which is $50 more than the regular DK2.
Could very well be the only Jackson with H/S/H configuration and shark fin fret markers. DR3: Same as DK3 but with reverse headstock and reverse shark fin inlays and a pickup configuration of H/H.Pro series Artist Signature There are three Dinkys in this series and each of the Pro Series Artist Signature models puts an individual spin on the basic Dinky design.
Christian Olde Wolbers Signature: A Dinky with a distinct camouflage graphic on both the body. The black ebony neck lacks inlays. This signature model comes with one and no others. Christian Olde Wolbers Signature 7-string: This Dinky (offered in Camo, Red and Black finishes) matches the specs of the Christian Olde Wolbers Signature and adds a 7th string. Adrian Smith San Dimas Dinky: New for 2009, guitarist now has a signature Dinky. The Dinky comes with a San Dimas style headstock, and in two different designs.
One design features an ebony fingerboard and a white pickguard. The second design comes with a maple fingerboard and a black pickguard.
Both guitars feature a Super Distortion bridge humbucking pickup, along with two Hot Samarium Strat pickups and a double-locking Tremolo bridge.MG series The MG series features three Dinkys. The DKMG features an arch top Alder body. Flame Maple veneer tops on translucent colors are available on later models, and maple bolt-on neck with a reverse headstock. The 24-fret fingerboard is made from rosewood with Jackson's trademark Mother-Of-Pearl 'Piranha Tooth' inlays and also features a bound neck. The earlier DKMG has two passive EMG-HZ with an active boost control. The newer models consist of active EMGs 81 and 85. The DKMG has two variant models:.
DKMG: The DKMG with a licensed locking Floyd Rose bridge. DKMGT: The DKMGT with string-through-body, Tune-O-Matic style adjustable fixed bridge.A similar variant of this is the DXMG which had a non arched basswood body (as of 2006, previous years used alder) and alternative pickups (EMG-HZs) without the boost. But it's DX designation makes it part of the X-Series, with neck/headstock binding and pickups differentiating it from a DX10D. Early model DXMGs were made in Japan, and made from alder, while later models (after 2006) were made in India and has basswood body. DXMGs are now discontinued.X series There is one Dinky model in the X series: The.
The DKXT has an arch top basswood body (previous versions used alder) with a bolt on maple neck. The rosewood fingerboard has 24 frets. The pickups are; passive humbuckers. The DKXT features Through-Body Strings bridge.Performer Series The performer series were produced prior to the Fender takeover.This range includes the Jackson RR7, a seven-string Randy Rhoads design, with lower quality hardware.This series also included dinky style guitars, which were, for the most part, fully loaded, having 3 humbucker pickups, reverse headstocks, 24 frets and floyd rose tremolos. These guitars are low-end models that were built in Korea (and later Japan).JS series There are nine Dinkys in the entry level JS series.
JS1: Two, both Jackson made. It has a fulcrum bridge.
The body is made from Indian Cedro and the neck from maple. JS11: Two, both Jackson made. It has a fulcrum bridge. The body is made from Indian Cedro and the neck from maple. JS20: The JS20 has 22 frets and a normal headstock.
The Jackson catalog from the early 2000's list the body as alder. The JS20 has two single coil pickups, one and a fulcrum bridge.
JS22R: Two,both Jackson made, a compound radius neck with 24 frets. It has a fulcrum bridge.The body is made from Indian Cedro and the neck from maple with a reversed headstock.
JS22-7: A seven-string version of the JS Dinky, with two humbucking pickups, both Jackson made. It has a direct-mount hardtail bridge. The body is made from bass wood and has a bolt-on maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard and '3 on top, 4 on bottom' headstock. 26.5' scale length.
JS23: The JS23 has a compound radius neck with 24 frets. It has a fulcrum bridge The JS23 has two single coil pickups and one. JS30DK: The JS30DK follows the same specs as the JS1 but features 'EMG style' Jackson CVR2 Sealed Humbucker Pickups, 22 frets instead of the Jackson standard of 24, and a Floyd Rose® Licensed Jackson® Low Profile JT580 LP Double Locking 2-Point Tremolo. (The JS 30DK is no longer in production).
JS30DKT Hardtail: The JS30DKT Hardtail is a JS1 with an alternative pickup arrangement and an adjustable string-through-neck bridge. The pickup arrangement consists of two humbuckers, both Jackson made. JS32R: The JS32R has a compound radius neck with 24 frets. Floyd Rose Licensed Bridge, two Humbuckers by Jackson and a reversed headstock.
JS32-7Q: The same as the JS22-7, but with a quilted maple top and in a natural finish. JS32-8 DKA: An eight-string model of the JS32-7 featuring the same basswood body, bolt-on maple neck, Satin Black color, and set of Jackson made humbuckers. JS32-8Q: An eight-string model of the JS32-7Q featuring the same basswood body, bolt-on maple neck, quilt top, and set of Jackson made humbuckers.
Colors made were Transparent Red and Transparent Black.References External links.
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Usually top price guitars have diminishing returns compared to the 1.5k range, but I can get a USA Select for $2200 or so (15% off either the Select or Pro). Is it worth the price hike, in terms of quality? In terms of feel, the Pro Soloist is phenomenal, so I can only imagine the Select is at least as good.Edit: or do I take the 15% off the Pro instead?. I own a Pro Series Soloist and can definitely say that it's an amazing guitar.
I tried out a USA Select in my local store and all though I haven't played one for long I can definitely point out some of the things I noticed that are better:. Nicer ebony fretboard, definitely a tad higher quality wood selection. Not too noticeable until you get each guitar side by side.
Higher quality maple used in the neck. The Pro Soloist has graphite/reinforcement rods to compensate for using cheaper quality maple selection. All the marketing they tie in is bullshit. The USA Select has the superior neck, hands down. Slightly better, or rather more versatile pickups out of the box. The 59'/JB combo is just unbeatable. The distortion pickups in the Pro Soloist are still great, but not quite as versatile.
Brushed aluminum backplates on the body. The Pro Series uses cheaper plastic ones. Really doesn't change much, but just another corner cut. USA Select is a fully painted neck, the Pro Series is not.
Doesn't change much other than aesthetic. I actually prefer just the raw unpainted maple on the Pro Series myself.I feel like both guitars played amazing. I would say the USA Select is 'better' but not completely better to the point that I'd pay double for one. Jackson guitars really don't hold considerable re-sale value to begin with and I picked up my Pro Soloist for a mere $600 which was like-new condition. They're very good guitars and unless you want a bit better pickups and some overall nicer finish/quality, you can definitely get a lot done on the Indonesian models.I don't think I would buy either one brand new, I would definitely opt for a used one if possible as you can get some very nice deals out there on these guitars. Both fairly similar.
I have only played a Prestige RG before, one of the newer ones which I believe have a similar neck to these RG550s coming out this year again.I personally prefer the compound radius neck of the Jackson over the Ibanez models. I also like the neck-thru more over a bolt-on neck, but this is really just a preference thing. The RG550 will be slightly more versatile for tone, due to HSH + 5-way switching. Something to keep in mind.Either one is a great guitar. The RG550 since it's made in Japan and sort of has some history tied to it as being a guitar most people like will hold re-sale value better over the Jackson. It also has the original Edge tremolo which is very good, definitely as good or better than the original Floyd Rose found on these Pro Soloist models.If you can try out an Ibanez neck I would. Personally I found them too 'yard stick' like, I just couldn't get comfortable with it myself.
Felt too flat and narrow, where as the Jackson to me is more flat and rounded which combined with compound radius made it comfortable all over the neck, at least in my hands. Some people swear by the Ibanez necks, but I wasn't overly impressed with them myself.
I can get a Pro Soloist for $780, and a USA for around $2100.The Ibanez comes in at $999, and I'm not a fan of Ibanez in general, so that's right out. I leaning towards the Pro. I have about $1500 saved up at the moment, so I could feasibly do either one soon. A lot of nice guitars come into play around $2100, like Suhrs.So, I'm torn hahaI tend to play Speed Metal, Neoclassical, and Heavy Metal, if that makes a difference.
I'd love a Rhoads, but they have 22 frets, and I don't like the idea of limiting myself. Yeah I own a Rhoads as well as the Soloist, both the Pro models.
The Rhoads is amazing, does not neck dive at all and plays and sounds great. I like it the most out of my Jackson guitars overall. Having said this, the Soloist has no dive issues either. Both are really solid guitars and well balanced. I got both of them at least 40% off retail prices as well.Having 2 extra frets is fun but I wouldn't worry too much. Pretty rare you'll ever play that high up the neck, but it could come down to your approach.Regarding the price, that sounds reasonable for a Soloist. I've seen USA models cheaper before for a used one, usually around $1500 and mostly open to offers.
It's just when you get up $1500+, the options are endless so it becomes really hard to choose.The annoying thing is, it becomes hard to find a way to test higher end guitars. Most stores simply don't carry them, I haven't seen a USA Soloist at my store since I bought my Rhoads months ago for example. Haha, know the feeling. He's probably my favourite all time player so I had to have one myself.
It's really an innovative guitar in so many ways due to how him and Jackson commissioned it shortly before his death. The concept of it being called the 'Concorde' really sticks once you pick one up. All around an innovation among guitar design IMO, took the best parts of a Flying V/Les Paul and turned it into a very nice guitar.I'd definitely recommend one. I've never met anyone else who has one. It's also a really light weight and compact guitar and very simple overall, just all neck and great sound. Mine is only around 7 pounds.Randy did have a black one but it was a fixed bridge model so I don't think he played it as much.
I have the white one as it was the only one I could find used at a good price and it's a beautiful guitar overall.