Jackson Warrior XT

2003 Japan 24 Frets
Laminted top
Master volume and tone, 3-way toggle
H/H, Duncan Designed Detonator Humbuckers (neck and bridge)
Passive electronics
Alder body, rock maple neck and rosewood fretboard
Tranparent blue, Wickedly angular body- Watch out!
JT580 LP DLT Bridge (whammy!)
Locking nut, Jackson mahine heads
Jumbo fretwire. Neck dimen.:3rd fret:.775",12th fret:.835", scale length:25.5", nut width: 1-11/16"
Hex tool included

I play Punk-ish Death Metal-ish sounding music (least that's the feedback I get)so the Jackson Warrior XT plays well in reasonable tunings.

I play through Crate amps for modern sounds with a Morley wah for modern wah sounds.

A bit noisy, but, my sound is noisy. Mids out front. Treble resonably high.

The body is alder which I love 'case it's rich and you need that as the core when you're playing brash tunes. The rock maple neck makes notes stand out with what seems to be outstanding definition. The rosewood fretboard also keeps the raging sound anchored.

I was suprised at it's clean tone. It's not clean in the sparkly sense, but, the I'll-be-playing-a-10-second-arpeggiated-intro sense.
If you wanna peel paint and that's all, the bridge pickup is made for that. The bridge pickup in the neck position has the classic full-bodied sound. In the tradition of Jackson guitars, this axe was made to grind fast.

I simply dislike the weak-ish consrustion/components. I like the guitars transparent finish on the visually destructive body and the basic tone controls.

I had to set the action myself for a slighty heavier gauge (10-46).
The action is high enough to play decent slide guitar.

The pickup adjustment is decent in my opinion.

There is some bridge 'clanking' and other minor flaws all around but we all know you get what you pay for.

Playing live with it is just something you have to get used to.
Going out of tune when you play hard, flick your switches, etc;, but, it definitely can be used as a main guitar.

The hardware is will last for a while ,but, if you own an overseas mde Jackson, a possible upgrading is inevitable.

The finish will last a lifetime I would imagine if properly maintained. With it's angular body, you will not be able to avoid wall dings, murders (just kidding), and other things.

I'd simply replced the strap buttons with solid locking ones. If you're playing this guitar, you're obviously moving around somewhat.

It's dependable 'cause it's a decent playing machine and above all, carries the Jackson name.

You will carry a backup !!!

I've been playing proudly (mostly) for 11 years. I own Crate Amps, Morley stuff, and another Jackson.

If it got stolen or lost it would suck but I would buy another Jackson Warrior of some sort. I love everything everything about it except the construction weaknesses that I can somewhat overlook.

My favorite feature is just the shape of it and it's tonewoods an basic contols make for this guiar player happy. It's also easy to replace strings on it which I like.

At fist I was basing on my Jacson DX10D, but, I like the Warrior just as much. I chose it because it was similar sounding to the DX10D but, had it's own powerful voice.

Anyone on a budget or looking for a very decent grinding axe in both appearance and sound, this just may be your axe. It's well balanced physically and you can crush with the best. But, don't intended on playing versitility on this one.

This is a rather new one, probably made within the last 2 years. It was made in India. It has 24 frets. Solid top. H/H config with a master volume, 3 way switch and master tone. It has a liscensed Floyd Rose and came with Duncan Designed HB104 Blade pickups. I'm pretty sure these were put in by the previous owner as I bought it off of ebay. I give it an eight because it has everything you want, but nothing you don't need.

I play death metal and this thing is right up my alley. I wanted a crazy shaped guitar, and as I already have a Randy Rhoads V, I decided to get one of these. I use this with a morley bad horsie--> keeley modded MT-2-->Boss GE-7-->Ibanez DE7--> Peavey Transtube supreme stack. I pretty much already had the tone I wanted, I just wanted this guitar, and it fits in well amongst my other Jackson, and my ESP LTD M-250. This thing sounded great, although the pickups are only Duncan Designed, they sounded clear and tight. The neck pickup cleans up well and the bridge is great for distortion. I can't comment on the stock electronics.

I got the guitar on ebay from a dealer, he put new strings and set the guitar up before he shipped it to me. So all I did was tune it and start playing. The neck has a great feel, it's right inbetween the really thin neck on my RR V, and the thicker neck of my ESP, it's very comfortable and easy to play on. The only flaw on my guitar was a chip in the clear coar near the output jack, but I purchased it on ebay and I was aware of this. The only complaint I have is that the output jack is on a weird angle, and a right angle guitar plug doesn't really fit in it.

This guitar feels solid as a rock. The body is a little larger than I'm used to, so it feels really nice to have something like that around your neck, very sturdy. The hardware seems just as good as my other 2 import guitars, which is good. The finish is a solid color, so I'm sure theres like a million coats, so It will last. I changed the regular strap buttons for locking Dunlop ones, so I know it aint gonna fall on me. I would definetly gig with this guitar, but along with my other Jackson for sure.

I've emailed jackson in the past with some tech questions and they got back to me very promptly.

I love this guitar. I wanted one for a long time and now that I got it, I'm not dissapointed. I own 1 other Jackson, and an ESP. I like them all for their purposes and this one feels like it's a winner. It's very comfortable to play sitting down, which I can't do with my RR V, and It's very balanced standing up.

this guitar is a beauty to behold. it was made in Japan and has 24 jumbo frets, two basic controls - volume and tone, 3 way selector switch, two humbuckers, etc. the shape is awesome-- kinda like a cross between a V and an explorer, but way sexier. really light and easy to use

i play power and black metal, and some thrash. i really play any kind of metal except for nu metal which is totally shit in my opinion. don't waste this guitar on that crap. it is totally wicked for anything like children of bodom or iced earth, or slayer and megadeth for example. in my opinion one of the sweetest metal guitars out there.. the only problem is the stock pickups and the strings.. not the greatest. its got a great heavy sound, kind of muddy with the stock pickups (duncan detonators - ?) but if you give them a good replacement that should be fine. i put DiMarzio X2N's in mine and in my honest opinion they BRUTALLY KICK EMGS IN THE ASS you EMG freaks are all the same get better quality and output with X2Ns or Duncan Invaders.

great polish and excellent set up. the neck is one of the best things about this guitar - it is so fast and smooth, really thin so you can really rack up some left hand speed if you have shorter fingers like mine. the fretboard is very well done - with Jackson you really don't have to worry about the frets at all. quality is excellent

this guitar can stand up to a lot of abuse - if you're not careful you could really hit it around a lot because of the unique shape. mine's still in perfect condition and i take it all over the place - the only setback about it is you have to buy a specially molded case for it which can get pretty $$$ and it's such a beast to lug around.

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I've been playing for about a year now and this guitar has never let me down. i've learned quite a lot with this guitar especially since it is so easy to use. it sits perfectly on your lap, as if it was molded especially for comfort while sitting down, and standing up it balances perfectly as well. totally recommended for anyone (except you jazz and blues guys out there - and you shitty punk rockers of course you sicken me).. awesome quality and value. i only wish it didn't have a floyd rose bridge. they're a bitch to set up especially if you're doing a string change and seriously, who needs a fuckin wang bar anyways? well thats all JACKSON is the BEST and dont get EMG's use DiMarzio X2Ns or Invaders. you'll get way better quality (and the X2N is way better)

-METAL FOR LIFE-
(real metal not nu-metal or any of that shit)
ps- mudvayne is really gay

Made in Japan. 2003. 24 frets. Alder body with quilted top, Bolt-On Rock Maple neck, and Rosewood Fretboard. One volume and one tone knob with a three way toggle.I installed two EMG active pickups (Didn't like the Duncan Detonators too much). EMG 81 in the bridge and EMG 85 in the neck. Floyd low profile bridge and locking nut.

I play mostly speed thrash death metal type music and this guitar is perfect for that. Running it through a 4X12 Peavey cabinet with Sheffield speakers that are being pushed by a Peavey Classic 120/120 PA bridged (240 Watts). Peavey Rockmaster pre and an Alesis Micro Verb 4. It sounds KILLER. (period)

The guitar came from the factory setup for nines. I re-adjusted the guitar for tens. The action is great. The stock pickups weren't very good. The stock strings were worse... whatever. Everything else was good.

It's a Jackson. I'm sure I will get many good years out of it.

Don't know. Haven't needed it yet.

I have been playing for over 10 years now. I think this guitar is great. If it were stolen or lost I would definitely buy another one. I don't think that I could have gotten a better guitar for the price.

Ok,this one is made in Japan.
It comes with 24 jumbo frets.
Has a volume amd tone control,3-way selector
Duncan Designed Humbuckers ,two of them.I personally don't like them too much.
Body wood:Poplar with Flame Maple Veneer
Neck wood:Bolt-On Rock Maple
Finish:transparent black
body style?what do i say?X-shaped body.
Floyd rose bridge,Die cast tuners.
Thin Rosewood fretboard.
Yea,got a case with me,though it was Kelly case,but still ...

Suits well to my music styles,Pop/rock and Death/black/melodic metal
I am using a Marshall Valvestate 65r
Is noisy,BUT JUST BECAUSE THE AMP WAS USED WHEN I BOUGHT IT,AND I PLAY NEAR THE COMPUTER.(yea yea,you shouldn't play near the computer)
I really like the sound,but it could be better.It is just that I don't like Duncan designed pickups.
Makes deadly pinch harmonics,like them.
Overall I like the sound but it's not perfect to my ear...

The guitar was well adjusted,I can't complain.
Everything was fine.

I think this guitar will last good.
The hardware seems it lasts.
The finish is great,though it has NOW fingerprints all over the body ;)
I depend on it
I have used in many gigs without a backup.I have never had a backup.

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Never needed any repairs.Nor dealt with the Jackson co.

I have been playing for a year with my warrior now,and I own a buxom guitar(it's falling apart ;D ) and then ofcourse Marshall valvestate 65r amp.
Well if this one was stolen or lost,I would buy this again.
I love the looks of this guitar(very scary,hehe),the thin neck,I love the playability-feeling and the sound,though not too much.
I did hate the floyd rose-bridge,but now I'm used to it :)
My favourite feature is the pinch harmonic
I did compare this one with a dinky ''something'' and with Kelly 3,I liked the Kelly too,but Warrior XT was a better choice to my wallet :)
I just wish it had EMG pickups,then would only adore the sound.

I'd like to say that buy this beauty,change the pickups and buy ENGL tubescream,then this will rock like a hurricane.