by the way, i just want to talk about Jackson Stars as ive recently acquired a discontinued Jackson Stars King V.
Model J2K
Alder Body Maple neck
Neck Through
USA Custom Shop Kahler Trem
Striped Ebony Fretboard 24 Fret
Pearl Sharkfin
Binded neck and headstock
Duncan 59 neck and Duncan Custom 5 on bridge
First of all, We'd probably think mas inferior yung Japanese Stars kaysa sa USA Select Series, and i thought this as well at the beginning obviously because of the massive price difference . But as i read reviews, i started seeing that kabilktaran naman, the americans are actually drooling over Stars models because Jackson Stars actually allows semi custom orders like paint jobs, bridges, pickup designs, and finishing differences. So basically they can get Somewhat like a USA Custom shop specs for half the price. (its only shipping that gets difficult). Anyway, back to the guitar i got. When i first saw it and opened it up, i was pretty amazed. the work was excellent and the finishing on the guitar was amazing. the binding was clean, the construction was very solid, and the inlays were carved and measured excellently. This was really worth the money you pay for. I think since the fender takeover, Jackson has tried to bring the early 90's professional era back with top quality construction and a lot of choices on imported parts. (yes im very satisfied with the Custom shop Kahler that came with Schaller Floyd Style locking nuts) So to those wondering about jackson stars, I find them really good and the only difference that may annoy one is the STARS written beside the jackson hehe. Plus, if you notice where Jackson puts the strap stud on their Vs. The USA ones place them near the input jack, while Japanese imports have them slightly lower. Thats to address the balance issue people tend to get with neck heavy Vs and it was the same style done by the early 90s MIJ Professionals. So dont be afraid to venture into the japanese line. they're much cheaper and easier to acquire than USA Select Series and they DO NOT sacrifice quality. Since the only real difference of my guitar from the USA select is that its not Abalone Headstock Logo and Mother of Pearl inlays, id say its money very well spent. Go browse through the TN series of Jackson Stars and im sure you can all finally own your Neck Thru Jacksons for very good prices.
