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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: GuitarIv on November 09, 2012, 12:20:43 PM

Title: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: GuitarIv on November 09, 2012, 12:20:43 PM: Cheers guys,

so yesterday I stumbled across a used 90s Jackson Professional Fusion H-H in my local music store, and I'm somewhat tempted to snag it. The price is 450€ and the guitar surely needs some TLC, but it's pretty much in mint condition. I don't know the exact year but it's definitely a 91-95 one Made in Japan and there's something about old and used guitars I like, call it mojo or soul, they have something.

The baby looks like this:

http://rmusic.ru/photos/arhiv/jackson/japan/fusion-professional-hh.jpg

Specs are a Mahogany Body (rare on Jacksons), Maple Neck with a Rosewood Fretboard and a shorter 24.75 Scale (hence the name Fusion, its a mash-up between a Jackson and a Gibson). I'm pretty sure a Painkiller would sound amazing in it.

So what do you say? Steal for such a price or should I keep my hands off?

Cheers
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: Telerocker on November 09, 2012, 06:45:17 PM: Not really a steal, but not breaking the bank either. It depends how this guitar sounds (how is the acoustic vibe of it?) and how the neck feels.
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: Philly Q on November 09, 2012, 07:08:01 PM: I'm afraid I don't know anything about Jacksons!

I suppose if I was trying to get a feel for the value I'd look on eBay and see what similar guitars sell for.

Of course from another point of view it's "worth" whatever you're prepared to pay for it. But personally I do try to take account of resale value, because I know there's a high chance I will end up selling most guitars I buy.
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: GuitarIv on November 10, 2012, 02:15:07 PM: So I found out it's a 93 model and I actually put a deposit on it. The neck is amazingly fast and seems to be thinner than the neck on my bassists 2010 DK2M, the shorter scale suits my hands better and it will be the first guitar I own with a Mahogany body. I might regret it later on but hey, not everyone owns a 20 year old Jackson with such rather unusual specs and it's not such a big amount of money that I'd be crying later on. When it comes to guitars, I'm like a woman collecting shoes :P
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: Philly Q on November 10, 2012, 03:02:22 PM: Quote from: GuitarIv on November 10, 2012, 02:15:07 PM
When it comes to guitars, I'm like a woman collecting shoes :P

Tell me about it! :|

Mind you, shoes would be a lot cheaper and take up less space.
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: TheyCallMeVolume on November 10, 2012, 03:22:20 PM: And fit under the bed a little easier!
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: Ian Price on November 10, 2012, 04:31:42 PM: Quote from: Philly Q on November 10, 2012, 03:02:22 PM
Quote from: GuitarIv on November 10, 2012, 02:15:07 PM
When it comes to guitars, I'm like a woman collecting shoes :P

Tell me about it! :|

Mind you, shoes would be a lot cheaper and take up less space.

Most shoes come ready assembled too :wink:
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: Philly Q on November 10, 2012, 05:54:17 PM: True, imagine if you had to assemble them!

I'd have a big pile under my bed and be walking around barefoot like a hobbit. :?
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: d1dsj on November 10, 2012, 05:59:29 PM: Quote from: Philly Q on November 10, 2012, 05:54:17 PM
True, imagine if you had to assemble them!

I'd have a big pile under my bed and be walking around barefoot like a hobbit. :?

:lol: I seriously LOL'd!
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: GuitarIv on November 10, 2012, 09:29:47 PM: Can somebody explain to me what this talk about Philly and guitarparts under his bed is all about? I noticed it several times here on the forum, Philly are you really such a Warmoth collector that you have guitars unassembled under your bed? My fingertips would tremble too much from the excitement of having the possibility to put a guitar together just right now :P

edit: expect a NGD thread from me on monday :D
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: Andrew W on November 10, 2012, 10:14:35 PM: Quote from: GuitarIv on November 10, 2012, 09:29:47 PM
Can somebody explain to me what this talk about Philly and guitarparts under his bed is all about? I noticed it several times here on the forum, Philly are you really such a Warmoth collector that you have guitars unassembled under your bed? My fingertips would tremble too much from the excitement of having the possibility to put a guitar together just right now :P

edit: expect a NGD thread from me on monday :D

This is a view from underneath Philly's bed:

(http://flatrock.org.nz/static/frontpage/assets/info_and_tech/raiders_book_warehouse.jpg)
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: Ian Price on November 10, 2012, 10:16:58 PM: :D

and in one of those 'aisles' you could find Philly crawling around scratching his head and muttering something along the lines of "I'm sure I put it here somewhere"
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: Philly Q on November 10, 2012, 10:31:45 PM: Quote from: GuitarIv on November 10, 2012, 09:29:47 PM
Can somebody explain to me what this talk about Philly and guitarparts under his bed is all about? I noticed it several times here on the forum, Philly are you really such a Warmoth collector that you have guitars unassembled under your bed?

In a word, Yes.

It's all true, except they're not literally under my bed. The bed is metaphorical.

(I do have a real bed as well, of course....)
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: GuitarIv on November 12, 2012, 12:37:27 AM: Hahahahaha xD
Picking up the guitar tomorrow. Stoked! :)
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: Afghan Dave on November 12, 2012, 01:15:42 PM: Quote from: Philly Q on November 10, 2012, 10:31:45 PM
Quote from: GuitarIv on November 10, 2012, 09:29:47 PM
Can somebody explain to me what this talk about Philly and guitarparts under his bed is all about? I noticed it several times here on the forum, Philly are you really such a Warmoth collector that you have guitars unassembled under your bed?

In a word, Yes.

It's all true, except they're not literally under my bed. The bed is metaphorical.

(I do have a real bed as well, of course....)

(http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/11/08/article-2229806-15E8F646000005DC-328_634x356.jpg)
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: Philly Q on November 12, 2012, 01:39:40 PM: :lol:

But why Cowell?
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: Afghan Dave on November 12, 2012, 01:51:11 PM: Philly, my level of disdain at this situation is captured in Cowell's eyes...

I'd be so happy if you just put one together...

To corrupt a movie quote: "Build it and I will come"
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: Philly Q on November 12, 2012, 01:58:52 PM: Dave, there's nothing I can do about your disdain. I actually feel guilty about it, even though it's my money to piss away as I choose. :roll:

I am a natural procrastinator, but the way my life is nowadays I have virtually zero free time. Maybe I can build about one a year, if I'm lucky.

At least I haven't bought anything new from Warmoth for months.
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: Afghan Dave on November 12, 2012, 07:09:11 PM: Don't feel bad... I don't know what I'd do without your strange hoarding ways..

I know I need you as much as Simon knows the X factor needed...

(http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/About/General/2010/2/3/1265217663824/Jedward-001.jpg)

It's only entertainment!

PDT_002
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: Ian Price on November 12, 2012, 07:20:26 PM: Quote from: Philly Q on November 12, 2012, 01:58:52 PM
At least I haven't bought anything new from Warmoth for months.

How about bargains on eBay?
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: Philly Q on November 12, 2012, 10:43:43 PM: Quote from: Ian Price on November 12, 2012, 07:20:26 PM
Quote from: Philly Q on November 12, 2012, 01:58:52 PM
At least I haven't bought anything new from Warmoth for months.

How about bargains on eBay?

Oh god yeah, of course! :P

But whole guitars, no necks or bodies.
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: Afghan Dave on November 14, 2012, 12:05:07 AM: Philly, you do know I would never want to upset you. :)

Saw your "Seconds Out" thread.

And having been on this forum so long and followed your aquisitions I was reminded of a famous quote.

(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/rNoCqo_7NBc/0.jpg)

'I counted them all out, and I counted them all back'
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: TheyCallMeVolume on November 14, 2012, 01:04:31 AM: That Warmoth neck is very intriguing...
Title: Re: Good deal or just G.A.S.ing? Jackson Fusion Pro
Post by: Philly Q on November 14, 2012, 01:10:23 AM: Quote from: Afghan Dave on November 14, 2012, 12:05:07 AM
And having been on this forum so long and followed your aquisitions I was reminded of a famous quote.

(http://i.ytimg.com/vi/rNoCqo_7NBc/0.jpg)

'I counted them all out, and I counted them all back'

Or in my case:

'I counted them all in, and I counted them all back out again' :|