Do you have any trouble with the tremolo system? One youtuber claimed the trem posts was not drilled correctly therefore it could not not be return to pitch
Nice video mate…in my opinion Indonesian made… cheap and inferior quality MIJ… justifiable price and higher quality USA made… overpriced! (For these price they shouldnt be having a KOREAN made 1500 floyds! Period)
Good information, nice presentation! The playing comfort of the SL3 neck is considerable. If it feels smooth and responsive, that will inspire more play.
I’ve been playing for 38 years. I have owned Jackson guitars for the last 30. Starting with a Jackson performer, then went to a JS32 7 string. Then I bought an x series soloist. Then I bought a KE-2, and last month I bought a DK1. Nothing beats a real Floyd. The bindings on the USA models are perfect. And come standard with my favorite pickups already installed. The Japanese, and Malaysian models play and sound ok, But the USA models play and sound and sustain much better. For the amount of money that these cost, I would look for a USA model, pay a little more, and get the real deal.
@@Guitarman01 if you're a new player and have a lot of money, sure. But if you've been playing a while, get a sl2 or sl1. They will appreciate in value, and they have superior equipment. If it's not a real Floyd, it sucks. Plus I'm hearing the there is no neck binding o. The sl3.
@dethaxstudios My MIJ SL3 has a Germany stamped OFR and feels NO different from any modern USA Jacksons, except for the ones it blew away. ...But both of my Jacksons plus my '87 Charvel were pre-Fender MIJ Jacksons. Only way I'd pay that retarded price for USA made is it were a used pre-2003. Oh, and Neck binding is for puddins.
Great video, thanks. I happily played an Indonesian soloist for two years. It needed more setup, for sure. Then, a few months ago, I tried to be the USA soloist. I tried three of them for several hours, brought one home, and sold my Indonesian soloist. The USA and Indonesian soloists sound and play light years apart. The USA soloist is the most comfortable and fast guitar I've played. The bridge is a non-issue (I think it's bombproof), and I don't like stainless steel frets-so those common criticisms aren't a big deal to me. Recognizing the quality of the artistry and the time clearly invested in each instrument, this guitar is of good value. I'm excited to play this guitar daily, and it's hard to put down. I enjoyed your video, thanks again!
I think the people who complain about nickel frets not lasting as long as stainless are the same guys who only keep a guitar for a year or wouldn’t play enough to wear out a set of frets anyway. 😂
My first Jackson soloist is 38 years old, my 2nd is 36 years old and my 3rd is 34 years old. All original frets and replaced the pick-ups only on the 36 year old Ontario soloist because the preamp crapped out in 2003 and Jackson quit making replacements. Other than the normal chips and dings they are great. My newer Jacksons except my 7 strings get a bit dusty hanging on the wall.😂
I just got the USA blue one today, oh my god I’ve been a schecter and esp fan for like a decade and now I’m really liking Jackson now that their American series don’t cost an arm and a leg. I have an 8 and a 7 I don’t play and I’m gonna trade them for the Japanese Jackson that has that frozen blue color. If you have the money, the made in America one is absolutely perfect build quality
I played the Japanese guitar yesterday. It is very nice. I played the Indonesian one a couple weeks ago and thought it wasn't bad, but I was spoiled with the Japanese one. I played an American used Jackson and it was amazing! I've been playing guitar my whole life and it was the first time to play one for me. I cannot believe the difference, so I decided to buy a new SL3. I ordered the white one and now I have to wait until it arrives. I'm so excited! These guitars are all great! Take care, Sam.
i'm not much into this game of shredding, metal and guitars with horrifying angles but honestly this review hit a sweet spot to the point said that a guitar is not the sum of its parts. Otherwise i'm not sure how many people would distinguish the guitars by the sound if blindfolded. Clean sounds were spectacular specially the hysteria was spot on!!!!
I have a jackson marty friedman in the pro series and out of the box it’s not perfect but with a great frets works it’s really good! I would rather buy a Charvel instead US Jackson. I would be satisfied with a MJ Jackson! All 3 models sound great on your video! I’ m not really in love with the TB4 pickup on the US model. Great video as usual !
Long time Charvel/Jackson player. I’m not spending that much for a Korean Floyd. The MJ series is cool, but I think Custom Shop is the answer in this case for a real Soloist.
I was drunk and ordered Jackson SL3. Bunch of youtubers are still puzzled with these. If it's worth the money or if they are too pricey. Don't say these cost too much because In the future they cost much more.
Now I'm no shredder, but I'm watching this because I sure appreciate guys that can do it...I'm writing this comment though to ask a question in regard to a German made Floyd Rose: are they retro fittable? Meaning if a person prefers a German made Floyd, can it be put on any of these guitars without modification? Are all the Floyd Rose tremolos dimensionally the same, to where you can put it on any of these guitars, or are the posts different, to where you would have to have the guitar redrilled or modified to install it in order for it to work properly?
The pro purple series has a much sharper, faster attack, and sounded more articulate with high definition with power chords. The other 2 sounded muffled, almost palm muted with very little definition on the power chords.
I prefer SL2H model. I own several including old Charvels too. Not a fan of middle pickups on the new USA models What happened to the binding on the new USA models? Where is the "Made in USA " on headstock? The imported neckthrough guitars have binding, USA models Do Not...what's up with that? Thank you!
Thank you I really enjoyed this review I generally like mij charvels but recently bought an sl3 Jackson soloist and have been blown away by it so I'm learning more about these great guitars lately. Mine is the mirror top with two strat pups and a SD distortion probably the 1000 floyd made in China. I'm really impressed with the sound and feel of it. I saw the new USA models and am considering one. I like the blue one you reviewed. I agree about the floyd personally I prefer the jap gotoh floyds but this is the second 1000 floyd I have and have had zero issues with them. I have always loved the real mother of pearl inlays and I would not buy a guitar with plastic. I do wish the USA had binding on the neck and body. I think they were a good idea by Jackson and i might have to try one out. You play very well by the way, and I enjoyed your review. Thank you from Texas.
Hi Eric, thanks for your comment! I tried that guitar of yours on a past video, always on Jackson guitars, nice one! If you can give a chance to the USA model, it’s a great guitar. Cheers from Italy!
I have 2 MIJ Jacksons, a FrankenDinky '97 DK2/DKMG FF and a 2001 SL3...but the Queen is still my MIJ '87 Charvel Model 5, all 200 lbs of it! I actually prefer the unbound neck and body of it and my SL3, but the flame inlays and reverse headstock on the Dinky look awesome with the binding. The quality of those older MIJ Jacksons, with original German brass Floyds, I'll take the Pepsi challenge against any USA over priced Custom Shop job ANYTIME.😊 As long as we do it in Texas. My girls don't travel if I can help it.
Not even close. My Grover Jackson era San Dimas and Ontario soloists as well as my 1990 Japanese soloist smoke anything recently made by Jackson/Fender.
Interesting how the Dean Select Series burl finish is almost exactly as the Dinky. I'm currently wobbling between an ESP-II SN-II or the Jackson SL3. ESP is winning.
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So, what do you think about it? Cheers!
Do you have any trouble with the tremolo system? One youtuber claimed the trem posts was not drilled correctly therefore it could not not be return to pitch
Luckily I hadn't notice any problem with the bridge
The blue one is beautiful, but too expensive for the specifications.
@@2974dc HTere are a lot cheaper in stores in the uk than the massive rrp. Same price as the usa pro syamdard strats.
Nice video mate…in my opinion
Indonesian made… cheap and inferior quality
MIJ… justifiable price and higher quality
USA made… overpriced! (For these price they shouldnt be having a KOREAN made 1500 floyds! Period)
Good information, nice presentation! The playing comfort of the SL3 neck is considerable. If it feels smooth and responsive, that will inspire more play.
I’ve been playing for 38 years. I have owned Jackson guitars for the last 30. Starting with a Jackson performer, then went to a JS32 7 string. Then I bought an x series soloist. Then I bought a KE-2, and last month I bought a DK1. Nothing beats a real Floyd. The bindings on the USA models are perfect. And come standard with my favorite pickups already installed. The Japanese, and Malaysian models play and sound ok, But the USA models play and sound and sustain much better. For the amount of money that these cost, I would look for a USA model, pay a little more, and get the real deal.
so you do not recommend the sl3?
@@Guitarman01 if you're a new player and have a lot of money, sure. But if you've been playing a while, get a sl2 or sl1. They will appreciate in value, and they have superior equipment. If it's not a real Floyd, it sucks. Plus I'm hearing the there is no neck binding o. The sl3.
@dethaxstudios My MIJ SL3 has a Germany stamped OFR and feels NO different from any modern USA Jacksons, except for the ones it blew away.
...But both of my Jacksons plus my '87 Charvel were pre-Fender MIJ Jacksons. Only way I'd pay that retarded price for USA made is it were a used pre-2003.
Oh, and Neck binding is for puddins.
Great video, thanks. I happily played an Indonesian soloist for two years. It needed more setup, for sure. Then, a few months ago, I tried to be the USA soloist. I tried three of them for several hours, brought one home, and sold my Indonesian soloist. The USA and Indonesian soloists sound and play light years apart. The USA soloist is the most comfortable and fast guitar I've played. The bridge is a non-issue (I think it's bombproof), and I don't like stainless steel frets-so those common criticisms aren't a big deal to me. Recognizing the quality of the artistry and the time clearly invested in each instrument, this guitar is of good value. I'm excited to play this guitar daily, and it's hard to put down. I enjoyed your video, thanks again!
Thank you!
I have a Virtuoso and i love it
I tried the blue one in a store today. The neck is amazing.
I agree
I think the people who complain about nickel frets not lasting as long as stainless are the same guys who only keep a guitar for a year or wouldn’t play enough to wear out a set of frets anyway. 😂
lol
My first Jackson soloist is 38 years old, my 2nd is 36 years old and my 3rd is 34 years old. All original frets and replaced the pick-ups only on the 36 year old Ontario soloist because the preamp crapped out in 2003 and Jackson quit making replacements. Other than the normal chips and dings they are great. My newer Jacksons except my 7 strings get a bit dusty hanging on the wall.😂
most of the time yes, but if you use steel strings those frets wear out quicker than you might think
@@TheShredFaster That’s true.
I really think that's true.....how many guitars do you actually come across with extremely worn frets? Only every now and then....
I just got the USA blue one today, oh my god I’ve been a schecter and esp fan for like a decade and now I’m really liking Jackson now that their American series don’t cost an arm and a leg. I have an 8 and a 7 I don’t play and I’m gonna trade them for the Japanese Jackson that has that frozen blue color. If you have the money, the made in America one is absolutely perfect build quality
Great review. Thanks for the details.
I played the Japanese guitar yesterday. It is very nice. I played the Indonesian one a couple weeks ago and thought it wasn't bad, but I was spoiled with the Japanese one. I played an American used Jackson and it was amazing! I've been playing guitar my whole life and it was the first time to play one for me. I cannot believe the difference, so I decided to buy a new SL3. I ordered the white one and now I have to wait until it arrives. I'm so excited! These guitars are all great! Take care, Sam.
Enjoy your new guitar!
i'm not much into this game of shredding, metal and guitars with horrifying angles but honestly this review hit a sweet spot to the point said that a guitar is not the sum of its parts. Otherwise i'm not sure how many people would distinguish the guitars by the sound if blindfolded. Clean sounds were spectacular specially the hysteria was spot on!!!!
Thanks Nik!
I have a jackson marty friedman in the pro series and out of the box it’s not perfect but with a great frets works it’s really good! I would rather buy a Charvel instead US Jackson. I would be satisfied with a MJ Jackson! All 3 models sound great on your video! I’ m not really in love with the TB4 pickup on the US model. Great video as usual !
Thanks man, appreciated :)
Gran review!!! Que opinión tiene al respecto con la Jackson sl3 soloist Japón?
Your song sounds like vintage Alex Scholnick soloing over a Dave Mustaine riff.
...and I am here for it, Brother.
Thanks man
MIJ for the win!!
Long time Charvel/Jackson player. I’m not spending that much for a Korean Floyd. The MJ series is cool, but I think Custom Shop is the answer in this case for a real Soloist.
If you don’t mind waiting 2 to 3 years. Jackson has tossed their loyal players that prefer quality over quantity. 😢
Sick solo at 7:15!
thank you!
Have you played MJ Soloist SL2? If so, how does it compare to the American Series SL3? thanks~
Not yet, but I'd like to try it
Su strumenti musicali vendono allo stesso prezzo la SL2 giapponese e l'americana SL3 della recensione, cosa ne pensi?
Indonesian model sounds absolutely awesome compared to the other two. ❤❤
I was drunk and ordered Jackson SL3. Bunch of youtubers are still puzzled with these. If it's worth the money or if they are too pricey. Don't say these cost too much because In the future they cost much more.
😂
Now I'm no shredder, but I'm watching this because I sure appreciate guys that can do it...I'm writing this comment though to ask a question in regard to a German made Floyd Rose: are they retro fittable? Meaning if a person prefers a German made Floyd, can it be put on any of these guitars without modification? Are all the Floyd Rose tremolos dimensionally the same, to where you can put it on any of these guitars, or are the posts different, to where you would have to have the guitar redrilled or modified to install it in order for it to work properly?
Yes, an FR original is a direct drop in replacement for the FR1000/1500. No modifications or drilling necessary.
@@trevor4533 Thanks for responding! Hope you and yours have a great day!
The pro purple series has a much sharper, faster attack, and sounded more articulate with high definition with power chords. The other 2 sounded muffled, almost palm muted with very little definition on the power chords.
I prefer SL2H model. I own several including old Charvels too.
Not a fan of middle pickups on the new USA models
What happened to the binding on the new USA models? Where is the "Made in USA " on headstock?
The imported neckthrough guitars have binding, USA models Do Not...what's up with that?
Thank you!
the USA models are not worth that price, for that price it shouldve had SS frets and an original floyd imo.
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Thank you I really enjoyed this review I generally like mij charvels but recently bought an sl3 Jackson soloist and have been blown away by it so I'm learning more about these great guitars lately. Mine is the mirror top with two strat pups and a SD distortion probably the 1000 floyd made in China. I'm really impressed with the sound and feel of it. I saw the new USA models and am considering one. I like the blue one you reviewed. I agree about the floyd personally I prefer the jap gotoh floyds but this is the second 1000 floyd I have and have had zero issues with them. I have always loved the real mother of pearl inlays and I would not buy a guitar with plastic. I do wish the USA had binding on the neck and body. I think they were a good idea by Jackson and i might have to try one out. You play very well by the way, and I enjoyed your review. Thank you from Texas.
Hi Eric, thanks for your comment!
I tried that guitar of yours on a past video, always on Jackson guitars, nice one!
If you can give a chance to the USA model, it’s a great guitar. Cheers from Italy!
@@TheGuitalian thank you. I can already say, I will have to try one of those. The quality and luxury of Jacksons is addicting.
I have 2 MIJ Jacksons, a FrankenDinky '97 DK2/DKMG FF and a 2001 SL3...but the Queen is still my MIJ '87 Charvel Model 5, all 200 lbs of it! I actually prefer the unbound neck and body of it and my SL3, but the flame inlays and reverse headstock on the Dinky look awesome with the binding.
The quality of those older MIJ Jacksons, with original German brass Floyds, I'll take the Pepsi challenge against any USA over priced Custom Shop job ANYTIME.😊
As long as we do it in Texas. My girls don't travel if I can help it.
Not even close. My Grover Jackson era San Dimas and Ontario soloists as well as my 1990 Japanese soloist smoke anything recently made by Jackson/Fender.
Never ever worth the half of the asked price if you ask me.
You can ge a higher quality Ibanez Prestige for less.
Interesting how the Dean Select Series burl finish is almost exactly as the Dinky. I'm currently wobbling between an ESP-II SN-II or the Jackson SL3. ESP is winning.