NGD A beater to use for gigs :)

[kmanick]

So this followed me home today ?
I want to keep my USA Jacksons pristine so I don't want to gig them any longer.
So I was looking for a 24 fret shred machine that I don't really have to worry about.

there was a reverb seller that was kind of local to me and we negotiated down for an in person cash deal (with case ? )
Very Very light guitar, my first MIM guitar and it definitely feels a couple of steps down from my MIJ Charvels, my Prestiges, and any USA Jackson
So far? not bad, it needs a neck shim, the Floyd is a bit deep in the route for where I like my action, but it hasn't bottomed out, I can still pull up so maybe ok as is , just doesn't look right to me. the 5 way switch feels cheap the 2/4 positions don't click I can't tell what position I'm in unless I really go slow and listen.
Easy enough Fix
These pickups sound surprisingly awesome through the Splawn. They split pretty well and since they are slightly scooped and bass "light" they EQ really well with this amp. I was going to pull the pickups right away and put black Suhrs in but it sounds pretty damn good as is, oh and "Dark Amber"? what a joke , they should've named this "Solar" like Jackson names the soloists in this color LOL!
The Neck shape on this thing is killer , a bit thinner than my SoCal but beefier than my RGG657, kind of feels like a soloist neck, so I am loving it !!!
good fret work , tight neck pocket, I think upgrading the hardware could bring this thing to a whole other level.
So I think mission accomplished a somewhat "Mid Tiered" guitar that plays and sounds great, that I got for a bargain, with a case even

 

[JackBootedThug]

sexy....

 

[Bash_Man]

Very Nice!!

 

[Fret-Shredder]

Congratulations. Sexy top on that one.

 

[Gitfiddler]

very classy. for non-shed application, I think the Tribute series G&Ls are great outdoor gig beater guitars. Great guitars for the $

 

[kmanick]

very classy. for non-shed application, I think the Tribute series G&Ls are great outdoor gig beater guitars. Great guitars for the $

I agree great bang for the buck ?

 

[rottingcorpse]

Damn,she's pretty.

 

[kmanick]

So there is a thread going on over at you know where about Charvel neck profiles being crap.
I don't get that unless it's something new for 2022.
these 3 have very similar neck shapes 2 MIJ one MIM, the build quality on the MIJ's is glaringly better when switching back and forth between them , but I was looking for a 24 fret version of the neck on my White Socal and the DK neck is really very close.
some new pots/switch , push in trem arm and a good set up (fret sprout .... what a shock, and it needs a neck shim)
and it'll be in the gig rotation as of next week Still trying to get used to the neck on the Ibby in the back ground, some days I love , others .... not so much, still for sale as of now, that may change though

 

[ewill52]

I've got a DK24 and a So Cal style 2 that I gig with, and for the money, i would be hard pressed to find a better guitar.

 

[Racerxrated]

Nice! Congrats. Been a Charvel only guy for about 8 yrs now. Had a Hamer USA and an 87 RG550 for the 24 yrs prior. I’ll have to check that thread out. I’ve not owned a MexiCharvel but I hear it’s hit or miss. But, the 25 USAs/MiJ versions from 2008-2011 I owned all had the exact same profile? Now, the 5 originals from 83-85 I owned all varied slightly. But still comfy.

 

[Devin]

Damn that thing is sexy af

 

[thenine]

I like your pedalboard! FX8, expression pedal, outboard tuner and MXR 10 band. Very nice!

 

[311boogieman]

Congrats man. It is sexy.
I'm usually not a fan of gold hardware but looks good on this git.
Almost a brushed copper look.
Need black pups.
I'm jelly now and have Charvel gas.
Enjoy.

 

[kmanick]

added one of these new "Push in " arms from Floyd rose yesterday , I must say it feels much better than the 1000 series trem arm assemblies.
I usually just get an OFR trem assembly and

replace it but I thought I'd give this a try. so far I quite like it , there is zero play, good fluttering with this thing

 

[kmanick]

Congrats man. It is sexy.
I'm usually not a fan of gold hardware but looks good on this git.
Almost a brushed copper look.
Need black pups.
I'm jelly now and have Charvel gas.
Enjoy.

ya I'm going to see how they sound at next rehearsal, I have a JB/59 (black) on hand, I kind of like black better myself black will make it look like the Jackson solar bursts they put out a few years ago with the gold hardware and black pickups. , but these pickups surprised me, they sound better than I expected them too, so we shall see