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Topic: Jackson SD10 Blackjack #1 |
Chris LeDrew
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Posted 8 May 2009 7:01 pm |
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I will "take delivery" of Jackson Blackjack SD10 #1 via Fedex this coming Tuesday. I am off this weekend and hanging around the forum, so I figured I'd put the pics up for you all to see. These were taken by Jackson as they were putting the final touches on the guitar. You will notice that the pad isn't installed yet. David wants me to play it without the pad first, to see if I like it. I will install the pad myself if I prefer to have it there. (It will come in the case uninstalled.) As you can see, the back apron is not as wide as other SD10s because the neck of the Blackjack is wide by nature. It is a full D10 body, though. Other than the back apron and positioning of the kness, it is a standard Blackjack. The only thing I didn't like about my original Blackjack was the lack of a back apron. I told Harry and David how I felt, and this is the result. Nice work, if you ask me.
As usual, thanks to David, Harry and Dawn for a flawless transaction.
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Calvin Walley
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colorado city colorado, USA
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Posted 8 May 2009 7:10 pm
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great looking guitar
it might just be the camera angle but it looks wide across the strings
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Mullen SD-10 /nashville 400
gotta love a Mullen!!!
Guitars that i have owned in order are :
Mullen SD-10,Simmons SD-10,Mullen SD-10,Zum stage one,Carter starter,
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 8 May 2009 7:13 pm
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| Thanks, Calvin. The string spacing is the same as Sho~Bud, I do believe. Not sure of the exact specs, but it is wide for sure. It makes going from my Professional to the Blackjack a very smooth transition. |
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mike nolan
From:
Forest Hills, NY USA
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Posted 8 May 2009 7:36 pm
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| That did it..... now I have to get one. I am going to blame it on you.... so be prepared for possible email from my wife. |
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Skip Edwards
From:
LA,CA
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Posted 8 May 2009 10:48 pm
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Very nice, Chris.
Congrats on having the very first Blackjack CLD Model... |
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 8 May 2009 11:19 pm
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| Awe Chris, sweet rig for sure!! James |
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Marc Jenkins
From:
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Posted 9 May 2009 1:36 am
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| Looks great Chris! |
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Geoff Marshall
From:
North Lincolnshire U,K.
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Posted 9 May 2009 2:38 am
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EXCELLENT. I think Jackson steels are the most exciting and inovative on the new market today. What
amazing design talent, way ahead of the herd and refreshing. I.M.H.O. of course.  |
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 9 May 2009 6:23 am
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| Thanks for the kind words, guys. The Jacksons are always thinking ahead, and I think it speaks volumes that they were willing to alter the body design of one of their models to accommodate a customer. |
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Greg Wisecup
From:
Troy, Ohio
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Posted 9 May 2009 7:26 am
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And they sound like this!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcdnySgLV2Y
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Derby SD-10 4&5 Black!(duh)/
Derby D-10/Steelers Choice/
Goodrich 120/ 2- Katana Boss 100's
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RV-3/ Zoom MS-50G
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Kevin Hatton
From:
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 9 May 2009 9:44 am
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| Chris, what was the final tricked out price? |
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 9 May 2009 11:24 am
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| Kevin, I'm sending you an email. |
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Kevin Hatton
From:
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 10 May 2009 10:23 am
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| Chris, I didn't get it. |
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 10 May 2009 10:34 am
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| Weird....it came back to me twice. I'll try it on a PM. |
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Charlie Tryon
From:
Glovertown Newfoundland, Canada
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Posted 11 May 2009 4:30 am
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Well Chris to bad you have to wait I have already played your guitar in Alabama and you are going to like it my friend.
Charlie
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Scott Hiestand
From:
MA, U.S.A
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Posted 11 May 2009 4:48 am
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Chris
That is one nice looking guitar! Hopefully you only have one more days wait!! I am awaiting delivery of a mid 70's LDG this week as well so we'll both have new toys very shortly!
Question: Is that top row of white nylon tuners (above the standard tuners) tunable half-stops? I'm assuming all the raises and lowers are in the bottom cut-out.
Enjoy the guitar, it's a beauty! |
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 11 May 2009 5:04 am
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Charlie, you better have it tuned up for me!
Scott, so glad you like the guitar. The LDG is on my short list as well. I'm sure you're gonna love it.
The top row of tuners is for the lowers. You can see I'm lowering strings 9, 8, 6, 4, and 2. It sure makes it easy to quick-tune on stage. |
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 11 May 2009 9:15 am
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| The guitar landed today, so I'll be opening it tonight and giving it a good going-over. |
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Scott Hiestand
From:
MA, U.S.A
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Posted 12 May 2009 8:49 am
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...anxiously awaiting review....
BTW Chris I liked your Verbzilla demo. Did you find that pedal to be noisy or hissy? Seems a number of reviewers on MF and similar sites complained of that, but I thought the effects sounded great. I'd snap one up if I thought it'd be quiet. |
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 13 May 2009 7:59 am
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Thanks for checking out the video, Scott! I can't remember the pedal being overly noisy. I've since shifted to the Digitech RV7, which I find superior to the Verbzilla, as good as that pedal is.
I haven't had much time to check out the Blackjack since it arrived (been super busy), but I will post as soon as I run it through its paces a bit. So far I'm loving the sound and playability. |
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 13 May 2009 8:57 am
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That is one fine guitar manufactured by 2 fine people.
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Show Pro D10 - amber (8+6), MSA D10 Legend XL Signature - redburst (9+6), Sho-Bud Pro 111 Custom (8+6), Emmons black Push-Pull D10 (8+5), Zum D10 (8x8), Hudson pedal resonator. Telonics TCA-500, Webb 614-E, |
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Karen Sarkisian
From:
Boston, MA, USA
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Posted 13 May 2009 9:15 am
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gorgeous guitar
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 13 May 2009 3:04 pm
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Glad you all like it! I just got up from some quality time behind it, and man does it ever sound and play great. I couldn't be happier. The Jackson steels just give the player a great sound without having to go hunting for it. I'm just playing this steel through a Fender Twin, Matchbox and VP. I can't dial in a bad tone on it. Bottom end for miles. The bass on my Twin is set to 2.5, and the bottom end will still knock you over. And the pedal action is quick, tight and smooth. If you want a guitar that just naturally has that rich, deep sound that made Sho~Bud famous, get a Jackson. I believe they will be taking orders on these SD10s very soon. If you need any info or contacts, just send me an email or PM.
I talked to David on the phone tonight. He was calling to see how I liked it. You cannot beat the Jacksons for service after the sale. All around great experience, as usual, with David, Harry and Dawn. |
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 13 May 2009 5:12 pm
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