NGD: Jackson SLS3

[jacksonplayer]

Originally Posted by Demeyes

I've always liked the look of the SLSMG but that's much classier with the block inlays. I really dig the look of that black and white combo. I wouldn't mind picking up something like this to compliment the soloists I already have especially since it's mahogany which is what most of my main players right now are.

I say go for it. They sound a lot different than a regular Soloist. If you can't find an SLS3 at the right price, it might be worth picking up one of the earlier SLSMGs with the passive EMGs. You can burn the EMG-Hzs in a nice fire ritual and then install real pickups.

As an old Les Paul Custom guy, the block inlays were an immediate hit with me, even though they're a little blingy.

Originally Posted by Matt C

I've had more NGD since Beth got pregnant/had the baby than I did in the 10 years prior combined.

I'm going to print this out and show it to my wife in about six months.

Originally Posted by Randy

Jealous of the guitar, jealous of the pup.

The dog is about the most spoiled creature on this planet. He likes to nap on the couch in the studio while I'm working--which is much easier now that he's mostly deaf.

[Josh]

Out of curiosity, with the newer SLSes, did they ever fix the issue with the strings hitting the back end of the TOM on the way to the ferrules? Mine has the TOM insanely high (which is very comfortable) but means that the strings hit the back end of the bridge pretty hard after coming off the saddles.

[Matt C]

Originally Posted by jacksonplayer

I'm going to print this out and show it to my wife in about six months.

To be fair, I only had 3 NGDs in that time, and one was a trade (one in one out). I did have 2 NBDs though!

[ToxicTrace]

Originally Posted by jacksonplayer

Having this guitar makes me even sadder that Jackson shut down their Japanese operation. WTF, Jackson?

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[Mike]

Damn. I need to check this out.

Nice dog, too.

[jacksonplayer]

Originally Posted by Josh

Out of curiosity, with the newer SLSes, did they ever fix the issue with the strings hitting the back end of the TOM on the way to the ferrules? Mine has the TOM insanely high (which is very comfortable) but means that the strings hit the back end of the bridge pretty hard after coming off the saddles.

I'm at the office right now and can't check, but I'm pretty sure that hasn't changed. Other than the pickups and inlays, it's identical to an SLSMG. That's a problem on most TOMs with string-thru loading. TOMs work better with accompanying tailpieces, but nobody seems to want that on their superstrats.

[Josh]

Originally Posted by jacksonplayer

I'm at the office right now and can't check, but I'm pretty sure that hasn't changed. Other than the pickups and inlays, it's identical to an SLSMG. That's a problem on most TOMs with string-thru loading. TOMs work better with accompanying tailpieces, but nobody seems to want that on their superstrats.

It's definitely a neck angle/body arch issue on my SLS. And they've definitely changed the SLS design around subtly.

[Kagami]

I've never had a string-through TOM that didn't do that.

[jacksonplayer]

Originally Posted by Josh

It's definitely a neck angle/body arch issue on my SLS. And they've definitely changed the SLS design around subtly.

Not in that aspect, apparently. This SLS has the same thing going on.

BTW, this thing nails a latter-day Santana lead tone.

[Vegetta]

I LOVE white guitars