Jackson DX2

Same as the rest... mines transparent purple. The neck is very thin, in fact, rediculously thin that it makes it rather awkward to play at times.

Made in Japan.

The sound is great. The Duncan Designed pick ups are great for metal but tend to be a tad bassy when on clean.
So, if you are looking for a metal sound, this guitar's got it. Non metalheads however, cannot expect much from it.
The pick ups also make loud thumping noises when touched with either pick or fingers.

Now, let the bitching begin;

Factory action: Very high, hell, i measrued it, the low E was a good 3 mm from the 12 fret.

The nut: it was too low, open strings rattle like nothing before. The thread of the E and B string lock was F***ED after using it once. The shop rethreaded it for me.

Pick up selector: makes clicking sounds when used, the signal goes dead sometimes when using the 4th postion (bricge pick up being the first position).

Fretboard: Horrible. The 20-24th frets are too high, meaning that any bending before the 20th fret chokes on them. I had to sand them down myself. Even after the sanding, there are still problems. The first 7 frets all rattle like hell, when i try to relief the truss rod to counter this, the higher frets( ones after the 12th) chokes on bends. So it is difficult or even impossible to get the neck relief right. I might also add that this occurrs even though i play with a high action (2.0mm bass side, 1.5 mm treb side, measured at the 12th fret).
Simply put, this guitar's nightly buzz lust flows into the day on a massive scale that cannot be corrected...

On a more positive note, the bridge seems pretty solid, and the paint job is quite beautiful (one of the main reasons I bought it).

While there is nothing particularly wrong with the guitar durability wise, other than the screwed locking nut I mentioned, it is not the most solid guitar around. The neck is so thing that the strings can be strected with very minor pressure from the left hand, which is a sign that it cannot be too sturdy...

I wouldnt gig with this thing period, the fretboard is too unplayable.

The guy at the shop fixed it no question, even though he was the owner of the shop and didnt seem particularly happy about it... then again i can't expect him to act all friendly and praise the lord 'cause i tooled my locking nut...

I would give him a ten if he was more amiable though.... then again, he didnt complain neither...

Now Jackson deserves a little recognition for their ingenious scheme: put a 3mm high action on their guitars so the buyer cannot anticipate the crappy fretboard when buying it, and will go home to cry in shame when the action is adjusted to a more playable height. Along with a nice paint job to lure you in... quite a brilliant plan.
Now don't you people start defending them.... i've got another japan made jackson that is equally bad. I will never buy an "import" jackson again, frankly. But I am sure their USA made models cannot be too bad...

I compared this guitar with my Gibson LP, my Ibanez RG and my Fender Mexi Strat, and they all blow the hell out of this POS quality wise... The pick ups are good, however, and i have to give it that...

My Jacksons have caused me much frustration and probably set my guitar playing back a good month... I'd buy an Ibanez over a Jackson anyday. Reasons being: better neck joint, better neck shape, and a hell of a lot better fretboard.

Ohh well, I guess the features are quite rich for a cheap guitar, but as Annie Wilkes said... You buy cheap, You get cheap...

Jackson DX2, Usa features, made in 1997
solid-top
controls: volume, tone, 5-way selector
Jackson Pickups: H/S/H
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Maple
Bridge: origina Floyd Rose
Finish: Electic blue with black mechanics

I Play Progressive Heavy Metal
My best amp is an old FBT Jumbo 80w (2 ways) - transistor!
I play with BOSS GT-3
My preferite sound is incisive, compact and powerfull!
I can make a lot sounds, from clean and crystalin arpeggios to.... yaaa!!
I love my Jackson DX2!

factory set-up is good!
my pickups are near the strings
I set my string very down
after little personal setting, the quality it's over again!

on the stage it's great!
the tune it's always optimal!

...trying for love!

i play guitar from 12 years
it's the best guitar that i've plays

I found this Japanese Jackson for under $500, new, in perfect condition and with all of the features I desired. 24 jumbo frets, SSH Duncan Designed pickups, passive electronics, dark metallic violet finish on a very comfortable and acessable dinky body. Japanese new style Floyd works and adjusts perfectly, but I have a problem with a little unwanted play in the arm. Vol and tone controls with a 5-way switch which is quiet but has a loose feel. All hardware is a beautiful satin chrome. Pickups sound better, especially clean, than the stock pickups in all the similarly priced Ibanez S-models I tried. Also the craftsmanship looks a lot better.

This guitar sounds and plays great for all the progressive metal, thrash, rock, neoclassical, and even straight classical. It's been a great guitar to practice classical on, with it's wide fretboard and easy action. I use it through a Boss Metal Zone pedal and a Digitech rack mount processor. Personally I have shit for amps, But the better the amp I play it through, the better it sounds. The only time I can distinguish a better sound coming from a guitar is with a PRS.

The factory setup was off in the categories of tremolo height, action and the neck had to be adjusted some. Single coils could do to be raised some. No other flaws.

This guitar is rock solid, like all Jacksons I have played. I can't foresee anything wearing out, but Ive only had it for 3 months.

Jackson seems like a friendly company and I just found out that I can E-mail them to get the specs on this obscure model. Comes with a one year warrantee.

Ive been playing non-stop for 2 years now, and I know that this guitar will carry me up to a high skill level. I would definatly buy another Jackson if mine was stolen. It plays better than similar Ibanez's and I recommend all Jackson guitars for their looks, thin, wide necks, and awesome quality and price. Especially if you find them on sale!

It's a Japan made model and I have 2 of them. One is dark metalic blue and one is a sea foam looking green/blue. The top is laminated with what looks like a photo underneath. That doesn't sound good but I have had many compliments about it and I like it a lot too. The guitar features 24 jumbo size frets. I'm guessing that they are 96' models.

The great thing about Jackson guitars is that the pickups they come with are great. There is no need to replace them. I play metal and Neo-classical and it sounds great for that. The guitar itself could probably have a slightly heavier tone, but it's still very good. Nothing rattles and it plays solid. I'm running it through a Peavey Studio Chorus 212.

I have had to mess with the action a number of times. I lowered the action, and then had to take to to the shop when I tuned it down 1/2 step. The paint on the guitat seems very durable. The frets are also durable. I also had to lower the pickups in the front and raise them in the back. I hate the middle pickup so i snipped the wire and put in a dummy plate in it's place. The plug jack for the cable comes loose very often. It may need thread-lock in that area. Overall, Jackson sent me a great guitar.

This guitar is very tough and has survived many trips. I use it as my main guitar. I keep a backup (the same, another DX2) with me.

I bought these both from Musicians Friend. They are great. I have bought other guitars from them that I didn't like and just sent them back with thier 45 guarantee. These two guitars were keepers.
Jackson is a solid company. They try to help everyone out. I have contacted their website a few times and got a reply every time.

I have been playing for 7 years. I think these guitars are my favorites. I love the thin necks and the wide frets. The pickups make a tight crunch and they have a good feel to them. If stolen I would try to replace them.
I'm looking to buy another Jackson, but this time I'm going to scallop the fretboard. If anyone has ever attempted scalloping thier guitar, e-mail me. :-)

Made in Japan. Not sure when. I got it Christmas 1996. It has a 25.5" scale length with 24 frets. One volume, one tone, and 5-way pickup selector. H/S/H configuration. The pickups are Jackson (not sure of the models right now). Passive electronics. The body is basswood and the neck is maple with a rosewood fingerboard. My guitar has the flamed top with a transparent violet finish. The body is a dinky strat shape. The bridge is a Floyd Rose copy. The tuners are Jackson. The neck is Jackson thin. The guitar came with a hardshell case.

I play metal for the most part. The guitar sounds ok. It has a quite a bright sound, I think. I run it through a Peavey Triumph 60 amp (great amp, tons of gain). The guitar is pretty quiet. The guitar is a little too bright for my taste. Has a very good lead sound, but I rarely play lead. Pickups could be hotter.

I got the guitar from Thoroughbred Music and the action was fine. It was the lowest of any guitar I had had previously. The adjustment of the pickups was fine too, but the bridge pickup on mine is not perpendicular to the strings (slanted slightly). When I got it, one of the jackplate screws was stripped. Not sure if it was due to poor inspection at Thoroughbred or if it happened during shipment.

My daughter knocked it off of its guitar stand once and there was no apparent damage. The finish is some of the hardware is wearing off. The finish is still in very good shape. There are just a few minor scratches now (after two years). The strap has never come off on me, so the strap buttons seem pretty solid. I think I could gig with it without a backup (I have to, it's the only guitar I have).

I have e-mailed the company (Jackson) on two occasions since I had the guitar. The first was because I had a couple questions (neck radius, type of finish, etc.) and they answered my within a few days. I also e-mailed them about a week and a half age about the neck (see below) and still have not heard from them. I never had to have warranty work done. It had a one-year warranty.

I have been playing for a total of 13 years. While the guitar is good, it does not suit my needs anymore. There are two main reasons. The first deals with the Floyd copy tremolo. I am exploring new tunings and the floating bridge makes changing tunings very tedious. The other reason is the scale length. The 25.5" scale length is too long for me I think. I have really small fingers and can't reach very far. I e-mailed Jackson about purchasing a 24.75" neck (because I still love the guitar) and have yet to hear back from them. I am in the process of trying to trade it in for an ESP LTD EXP-200. Overall, the DX-2 is a really good guitar, but as stated before, it doesn't suit my needs anymore.

It was made in 1997. This one is made in Japan. There are 24 frets And it had got Maple top and matching headstock. It has got one volume and one tone and 5-way selector. It has got 2 humbukers and one single-coil. Bridge humbuker is DiMarzio Evolution others are stock. It has got passive elctronics. Body is alder. And neck is maple and fretboard is rosewood. It has dinky body style. Bridge is copy floyd rose. Tuners are normal.

My style of music it suites just barely. Because i play stratovarius and yngwie malmsteen and so on. I have got Marshall Valvestate 8200 and two 1922 marshals. And zoom 3030. It quiet. I can't get the sound what I like, with this setup.

Guitar setup in factory was poor. Bridge was too high and neck was awfull. Neck pickup was good but middle and bridge was realy poor sound. Quality of the top was not so good.

Realiability is poor. Hardware doesn't last bridge is poor. Finnish wears of quite easily. I wouldn't use this in gigs

I have been plying for 5 years. I would not buy this again. I hope i would have E.S.P. Custom