Product: Jackson Dave Mustaine King V
Price Paid: US $3000 used
Submitted
01/05/1999
at
12:00am
by
Gen Nakamura
Email: RicemanGn<at>aol dot com
Features
:
10
Made in Japan I dont know how old it is. 24 frets with a through neck two volume control knobs for each pickup (h/h) and 1 tone knob with 3 way selector switch. Came with Jackson Custom pickups, but I put an emg-81 and 85 on it. Body is made of poplar which is pretty lightweight so it doesnt break my back during concerts. Fretboard is ebony with mother of pearl sharkfin inlays. king V body with Kahler 3310 set bridge piece. This is probably the best (and most expensive) Guitar I will ever own.
Sound
:
9
I play mostly metal and hardcore. This guitar does the job quite well. I use a boss metal zone with it and a marshall half stack. This guitar isnt noisy at all, and there is usoally no feedback from the pickups. The body give is really good sustain and a full bright sound. This guitar can make a wide variety of sounds that any other guitar can make, nothing special. I really that it looks really good and sounds great. the only thing I dislike is that I can't sit down and play due to the V-shape.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
10
I really dont know haw it was set up from the factory since I bougt it used,every thing came in persect condition with no flaws that I know of so far.
Reliability/Durability
:
10
I have dropped this guitar numerous times, and ther is only minor paint chips in it. I have had this guitar for a couple of years and so did the guy before me so I would say it is pretty durablethe hardware have survived many years of playing without change, but I did change the strap buttons to locking buttons so i wont drop it. I do use it without a backup because 1. I cant afford another and 2. I cant find another one
Customer Support
:
No Opinion
never had problems never called in
Overall Rating
:
10
The only thing I can say is that I love this guitar. It is very rare (less than 500 made) and expensive, but I would buy it again. the only thing is the sitting down dillema, but all the other features make up for it. I think anyone with the money should buy it, if you can find it.