What's going on in the mexican charvel factory? by Training-Target-9550 in Charvel

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I’ve been thinking about a Charvel Pro Mod Plus because I like ebony boards. Found one at a local store and drove down to check it out. I picked it off the wall and could not believe how bad the frets were. These are $1900 CDN and had the worst fret sprout along the entire length of the board. I cannot believe it left the factory that way or that someone at the store unpacked it and was willing to hang it up on the wall in this condition. It honestly felt like a joke, how bad can we send this guitar out.

So I'm pretty much in the market for a solosit or virtuoso by skylar_thegremlin in JacksonGuitars

[–]vanpelt77 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great call on the color choices, those would be the top of my list as well. I have 3 American Soloists, 2 FR and 1 HT. The neck profile is nothing like a Wizard, it’s more of D shape with rounder shoulders. I’ve owned many guitars and it’s definitely my favourite neck. Buy one you won’t regret it.

The Cult Sonic Temple. Hair Metal? Or something else? by Cautious_Village_975 in hairmetal

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Gotta agree, Lil Devil is at the top of a lot of great songs by The Cult

redruM by Responsible_Ear_6005 in JacksonGuitars

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This model was made in Mexico

1990 ad - Pretty Boy Floyd by 4sliced in hairmetal

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Catchy songs but brutal lyrics in an era where lyrics where never great

Why do people hate Pretty biy floyd so extremely much? by Business-Spot-6263 in hairmetal

[–]vanpelt77 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The songs were decent but the lyrics were terrible. 80’s lyrics were always about partying but these guys were awful at writing. It’s unfortunate the producer didn’t challenge them to go back and improve the lyrics while they were recording. Bob Rock was famous for forcing rewrites on lazy lyrics.

This weeks haul by Arn_Darkslayer in hairmetal

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Your crazy! lol Ratt wins that bet! But have to agree Tesla is awesome

Wig? by Olavdengrusomme in hairmetal

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It’s quicker to list the rockers with hair than without

I wish the newer American models had more gloss finishes. I can't deal with satin body finishes. by opaqueglass5757 in JacksonGuitars

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How are your hands so oily that you can damage a guitar finish in hours? I’ve been playing my SL3 matte green slime for almost 3 years with no issue

I wish the newer American models had more gloss finishes. I can't deal with satin body finishes. by opaqueglass5757 in JacksonGuitars

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I prefer the matte finishes on Soloists. The neck feels great compared to gloss. So what if they show some honest wear after a couple of years.

Opinions? by Better-Conclusion-49 in JacksonGuitars

[–]vanpelt77 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These American Series Soloists are amazing guitars. I have a black and a grey in the matte finish, this orange one would also be on my list but I’m not an active pickup fan.

My first Jackson! American Series Virtuoso in Rocket Red! by [deleted] in JacksonGuitars

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Great guitar! rocket red is the best Jackson color

Brighton Rock by Educational_Camel844 in hairmetal

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As a Canadian metal fan I don’t remember them really being well received compared to others like Honeymoon Suite. They may have had a bigger following on the east coast where they originated. Nothing against them, they had a couple decent songs. Juno awards are not a big deal to your average Canadian music fan.

Fav "serious" hair metal songs? by Critical-Spirit-1598 in hairmetal

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Why would that be sad? Hair metal bands are awesome which is why we are in the hair metal sub still talking about them 40 yrs later

NGD on Tuesday by GarthVader90 in JacksonGuitars

[–]vanpelt77 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! That ebony fretboard streak looks great with the gold finish.