I got a new axe during boxing week. A 2005 Jackson DK2 in trans black. Lovely little thing I just had to show off.
I was originally looking to buy a 7 string, but this was a great deal I couldn't pass up.
I'm keeping it tuned to D standard. Each of my guitars is tuned differently, so I don't have to fuck around tuning.
I will most likely change the chrome hardware to black over the next few months, starting with the knobs and strap buttons, then tuners, then slap in a black OFR. I kinda like the stock pickups, but I may swap them out too. I need to give my ears more time to adjust to this guitar.
It has a really bright tone that I love. Not as thick as my Model 3, which is my main axe. The clean tones on the neck and neck/middle pickups are fucking awesome, espacially in D tuning.
The fretwork is perfect, as is the neck finish. Not quite as "satin-y" as my KVX10 (sleek and almost bare wood feeling). She's fast that's for sure.
It's very light, which I was surpirsed at. The body is very thin too. I think the neck may weigh more than the body!
My only gripe is a scratchy tone pot and I can see why - the soldering on one contact is pretty sloppy. I haven't ben able to find my soldering kit since we moved this summer, so I may just take it in to the store and have them do it for free on Friday. Saves me the trouble - I'm a pretty amatuer electrician. 
All in all, a very good deal for $500. I can't complain at all. I was bitching before that I didn't want "another black strat/soloist", but here I am. 
posted January 02, 2007 15:30
posted January 05, 2007 13:28
