WHAT IS JACKSON DOING IN 2023??

[@agufish]

Lol still getting used to this massive microphone placement 🙃 ➤ Get 20% off everything in the store! Use code "TWOHUNDO" www.agufish.com

[@paul_sanchez]

I was just about to comment on that microphone lol so in the way but we'll get used to it

[@agufish]

@@paul_sanchez nah I’ll just move it next time. I didn’t even realize that was the shot until I started editing 😂

[@stug5041]

I’ve built three parts casters using warmoth necks. I find it wild that stainless steel frets are only a $25 up charge (so I got it every time), yet major brands act like it’s a wayyyyy more premium feature

[@ctastrophe_0]

i noticed that same thing with roasted maple necks. harley benton and squier sell roasted (or even roasted flamed) maple necks on models that are under $600, and on some configurators it’s almost that much just to *have* one

[@catoi6324]

This is something that goes for basically everything and manufacturing, but tiny increments in a single product stack up when you're building thousands of them. Its why anything aftermarket is almost automatically better than stock parts

[@TobyKBTY]

After seeing the prices on the new Jacksons and EVHs, I have come to the conclusion that I'll just make Warmoth builds similar to my favorite ones lmao. I particularly like the new solid paint Frankenstrats from EVH but at that price for a MIM guitar without an OFR/Schaller FR? Yeah, time to make a Warmoth version.

[@catoi6324]

@figtheoryvlog think about it more like $8 on a thousand guitars vs $8 on one guitar. With cars parts, for example, they have entire teams of people dedicated to shaving cents off of stuff like mounting plates and whatnot because the deduction in costs adds up when you're making thousands of them

[@diazzsama]

they act like overseas labor costs an arm and a leg. Shit it's probably just an extra hour to put stainless steel frets which costs 1.5 bucks extra for labor and 6 bucks extra for materials and tools compared to put regular nickel frets.

[@TylerJohnstonGuitar]

Jackson is a brand that doesn’t have to do anything new to keep selling guitars. Most Jackson guys prefer the 80s stuff anyways.

[@ShockBot127]

It's in the Blood....

[@Viper-dz2kw]

That’s a bad idea long term, could end up like Gibson if they don’t keep an eye on if their customer base is aging too far

[@TNTGoBoomBoom]

@@Viper-dz2kwI agree!

[@Joeytemper]

The Baritone behind you is absolutely beautiful

[@TheApsodist]

Dude, I just want to say that you're the youtuber with the BEST attitude i know of! You seem so humble and passionate it's just amazing to see you sharing your passion

[@adamstrachn]

I watch KZbin on my TV with studio monitors. Definitely a noticeable difference with the new mic. Great update video on Jackson brother, I might need that silver sparkle... have a great week ✌🏼

[@flashbackshape]

Wait, so Lee Malia’s surfcaster IS a baritone? I’ve been drooling over that but now I want it even more.

[@broncoxy]

As a Rhoads enjoyer and Alexi Laiho fan, aswell as appreciator of the simplicity, I'd love to see some one-pickup Rhoads models again, simple, yet effective.

[@GregBourne]

Looking back on it, those MIJ RR24s from the mid 00's were insane for the value. I even remember when Guitar Center had a sale on them for $799! I managed to snag a red bevel one and it is still going strong today.

[@broncoxy]

@@GregBourne I have the white one with black bevels, love it

[@omgdisfunny4852]

the jackson 7 in gold sparkle is the first guitar ive wanted in a long time and im surprised its a jackson, this is exactly the stuff they need to be doing

[@reverb508]

Same here! I'm not even a 7-string fan and I want it.

[@Boots_McScoots]

Longtime Jackson fan here. I'm glad the SLA3 has the piranha tooth inlays, because they've been doing a LOT of offset dots and it's driving me nuts. I understand that not everybody digs the sharkfins, but they've already got killer offset inlays that match the brand aesthetic. I'm with you on the Polar Burst - the black needs to go all the way around. The only way I think I'd be into that style of fade is if it was like a fireburst, so it'd emulate a volcano. *shrug* Great vid per usual, and the Tone Mountain shirts are a hoot!

[@cz875]

I would love that Lee Malia JM baritone, but do you do know what I would want more? Your HB Sig baritone! The people need more details!

[@andrewkaetz1967]

I have a Jackson Concert Bass. I think it is the best playing bass that I could find for less than a grand. Beyond that you can get pretty much any bass sound you want whether it’s metal or some other genre!

[@jamesosterberg2510]

Jackson is killing it !! I love my old 90's Japan Blue Sparkle Kelly and Rhoads, but I want that new Amber Blue Burst Soloist now !! ESP/LTD has a serious competitor !!

[@joerojas5448]

In regards to supply chain issues and cost, it would be nice for Fender to start making guitars in Mexico again. Yes, Mexicans built awesome guitars!

[@bacongl]

Basses generally are active with a full on preamp with 3+ band EQ onboard so they have more pots. I agree it is a bit excessive but it is nice to have options. Really want to get my hands on that Harley Benton Agufish.

[@TexAgsArmyVet]

I'm not a Jackson player but if they released a Wes Borland V I would 100% buy it with a quickness!!

[@TexAgsArmyVet]

@soulfare333 Wes Borland is a criminally underrated guitarist. You might not like the band but Wes can rip.

[@BlakeSpohn]

@@soulfare333 💀

[@themorrigan1312]

Damn, Jackson's fuckin putting out! Love it! Side ramble on why basses have so many knobs- it's bc alotta basses these days have active 2- or 3-band EQs, and some of the 3-bands have an extra knob to control where the mid band peaks. That's as much as 4 total before counting the volume, and the fact that basses tend to have a blend knob rather than a pickup selector. Think of it like replacing your selector with a slider, with one end being neck and the other being bridge. So, as many as 6 knobs total on the more spec'd out models

[@HondaStreetGarage]

It’s all fire 🔥

[@beautague9163]

Killing it. That's what jackson is doing. Dk pro modern series was very slept on, now stainless steel frets upgraded nuts and bkp on the models I want...adding at least one to my collection

[@catoi6324]

I never really *got* Jackson, they have a style but I could never really get why they were so beloved. I am excited for that Arctic Burst Soloist, though.

[@ShockBot127]

Play one, you'll understand...

[@bennylarsen1907]

@@ShockBot127 Yes!

[@judemisura4323]

So I love all of my JS series guitars. I have a Warrior, 3 King V's, a Kelly, a Dinky and the 7 string. They all play amazing and a 7 string with a 26.5" length at $160 (when I bought it there was a sale) is awesome. I look forward to adding more and even upgrading with some X and Pro series models. Also I really like the new Scott Ian V with a Floyd. I now want to add all 4 of his models.

[@jps_musics]

Dude I am so here for the new Jacksons. I’ve been waiting for a drop like this

[@WattchomanBrandySavage]

I can answer your bass question Hunter. Active EQ. The five knob layout is most likely a master volume, blend, bass, mids, treble controls (all boost/cut.). Most brands doing modern spec'd instruments will offer a similar control layout

[@JohnWiku]

Screw the Jacksons, I want that purple beauty in the back! Thomann what are you waiting for!!!

[@evenzeroescanbeheroes6875]

Honestly, the new pro plus dk modern 7 string in red with black bevels is one I'm seriously thinking about going for. I've been wanting a 7, and I don't normally like Fishman. When I saw it had BKPs in there, though,that swayed me quite a bit. I'm more than likely going to go for that one

[@skerryperry3]

With that massive mic, you remind me of Wilson from Home Improvement hiding behind the fence. Lol. Anyways as a long time Jackson fan I'm SO glad that they finally caught up with stainless steel frets. Great video as always. 🤘

[@shindig96369]

I've been wanting a USA Misha signature because that is such an insanely sick guitar with such amazing specs, but $5k for a guitar is a lot for me. But pro series with stainless steel and luminlay? I'm fucking ready. Jackson is one the most synonymous guitar brands with metal, it's about time they make modern spec guitars and stay synonymous with metal.

[@tommytee3185]

mr. fish, i feel like i'm watching a woodland critter peeking up cautiously and curiously from behind a log when i see you behind that new microphone. the sm7b is an awesome mic, but you need to drop the large windscreen and perhaps find another angle for it, cos it feels like i'm being watched from behind something..!

[@sinakaedwards2009]

Jackson makes the JS1 bass and it has a PJ setup. Also the reason for so many knobs on a bass is tone. Modern basses have up to 4 knobs for tone, concentric or standard. Highs, Lows, Mids, and Mid Freq. Generally speaking if there are three knobs it is for High, mid, and low. Also can have an active/passive switch or push/pull. I think the crazy new Jackson basses are trying to look like Rickenbackers. The blue, red, and black shiny metallic Jacksons reminded me of the Harley Benton's that run around $150.

[@edwinstovall3334]

Hunter, I relate to your use of MIDI bass for your demos, but you might considered something I did about 2 years ago. Like you, I'm primarily a guitarist, but I've learned that it's possible for a guitarist to pick up bass playing more easily with a short-scale bass. It's ironic that you're covering one of the very companies that sell the exact kind of bass I'm talking about. It's part of Jackson's Minion Series. Ibanez has something like it in their miKro series, and I have one of them, but I wish I'd known about the Jacksons. They suit my visual style better. You, of course, should check them both out and then go with the solution that suits you best. Stick with the MIDI bass if that's your best go, but consider checking out a short-scale bass. Might turn out pretty good.

[@b.cguitarcovers2347]

I love these new Jackson's they look awsome, only thing there should be more available with the reverse head stock 🤘

[@raytorvalds3699]

That ^ 100% agreed.

[@jamesosterberg2510]

Ahah! I was waiting for this episode !! My fav is the Soloist Amber Blue Burst and the Tiger Eye. The Purple Dinky is great too !!

[@joesantangelo1]

I have the SLA3Q on the way, will be here in 2 days. As soon as these dropped, I order one. As a jackson fan boy, I’m stoked. I also just got the American Series soloist and I’m stoked on that too.

[@AmberD]

As an artist for Jackson Guitars for the past couple years, I can easily say this is the most hype line launch since I’ve been involved. I’ve got that glitter silver evertune 6 and it’s so sweet, and the chlorine burst 7 with the bare knuckles has such pretty bevels 😂 Awesome vid as always fam 🤘😤

[@Malum09]

I would love a Wes Borland signature King V, I remember that last year he was teasing maybe releasing a Signature 4-string Baritone with PRS but nothing since then.

[@sb632]

A lot of em look cool. For me Jackson has the best neck profile in the market but their price per spec was a turn off. I'll be curious if they bring Misha's juggernaut series into the pro plus series.

[@jmorbid7319]

Jackson has always been my brand .. and when b.c.rich use to make bronze series id buy em and slap Seymour duncan or emg passives in em and boom....psudo professional axes!!!

[@A-a-Ron008]

Those single cuts in the back are lookin nice 🤘

[@Artymofo13]

I just can't pitch a tent in Camp Jackson.

[@bufonoise]

Jackson should integrate passive pickups

[@Erik.Fernandez__]

1. Internet will not validate. 2. Only a handful (up to this point) had stainless steel and they are USA signatures i.e. JL Kelly. The MJ series do not have SS (unless you know something I don’t that’s on the horizon 👀). 3. I’m so stoked to see this line FINALLY launch. I’ve known for a few months and it launched a little earlier than I initially thought it would, but FINALLY they’re catching up. BUT, and it’s a big BUT - before I get crucified I’m a Jackson fanboi. Hunter can vouch if he recalls our DM convos on the gram. Jackson needs to do some price adjusting. I’m a pointy boi fan but I love this new drop. However, specifically the SL3’s, I’m a bit lost in relation to the American Series. I loved the release but it did receive criticism. For a couple hundred bucks you can upgrade the Pro Plus and have it be nearly the same exact guitar but “functionally better” than the American Series and still save so much money. At that point you’re just picking the American Series for aesthetics (mother of pearl inlays) or you prefer the color selections, or you want a USA made Jackson. Saying China vs USA isn’t necessarily a solid foundation for argument anymore - I’ve seen issues with the Brandon Ellis Kelly and played one myself (fit and finish defect but functionally fine) but have also seen issues with some American Series (functionality defect but fit and finish was good excluding the issue).

[@bolillo5013]

I think Jackson is finally finding their place with the modern metal guitars, and I think it’s sick. Also, sparkles on a modern guitar is sick.

[@tallkeesh]

How about a video on the Charvels?

[@ScreaminT81]

These new Jackson’s are killer!!!

[@ManuSDP]

Hopefully more classic shapes with modern specs! Like a Kelly with stainless frets and evertune?? Sign me up

[@bakstabbath]

These non USA/Japan made guitars for nearly $2k aren't going to sell in this ever softening market. Even Stewmac dropped their prices by 30%. Guitar prices have tripled in the past 5 years. Something has to give 🤷

[@JGS138]

That Wes Borland signature guitar needs to happen 🤞

[@workingorder2189]

You didn't mention the new colors for the Rhoades satin grey and battleship grey.

[@russellzauner]

Yeah new colors for the Rickenjacker!

[@JacobAndrsn]

You gotta find a different angle for the mic, brother lol

[@aplanebagel]

Cool video but with your mic in the center of the screen, all my eyes focused on was the sm57b and not you. Keep rocking !

[@distortionguitarshop]

i went crazy

[@thecomicminer]

I've always been more into solid, dull colors on guitars like blacks, whites and grays and never a fan of bright colors, sparkles or bursts. I'm into wood grain lately behind transparent shades though and it's definitely disappointing that Jackson has very limited color options on a lot of their high-end production guitars. As far as how a Jackson plays though, they've been the most solid, all around guitars I've ever touched since back in the '90s when I started playing as a teenager. You can spend $250 on a Chinese made Jackson just because you want a guitar you can keep in drop Q tuning to find the brown noise so you don't have to drop another guitar up and down all the time and you're not going to have a bad time.

[@michaelwalshe1799]

Some really nice Jacksons here, it isn't new to this drop but the Jackson Mark Heylmun sig is super sick and I haven't really seen anyone interested in it, I mean come on it's a 7 string Randy Rhoads!!

[@kmatax9237]

Open up a 90s jackson catalog to see… pretty much the same stuff here except they were made in usa and japan and the prices were attainable…

[@karterestill]

Hunter, not really guitar related, but my wife and I have thrown around moving to the Savannah/Pooler area in a few years. Would you recommend 😅

[@marc2008ln]

Sl3x in matte army drab green is so sick.

[@jefftracystoutenburg5315]

Love Jackson, tons. Who has a Chinese made Jackson? Im wondering about quality. Im probably going to end up buying Charvel. A DK model trying the roasted maple. Id rather buy MIM than Chinese. Anyone have any thoughts.

[@IDGAF_PLUS]

Having lived in Atlanta before, I see what you did there with the "Tone Mountain, GA" and I highly approve. Hey, pull the mic down out of your face a littlebit so we can see you. This is video, not radio.

[@GR.6102]

I want to love Jacksons...but that Hockey Stick headstock man.....Just can't get over it :(

[@leviathan_is_me]

When I think Jackson, I think Rhodes and King Vs....sorry...this isn't it for me. Edit: I also am a stop bar guy. Tune O Matic Stop Bar is perfection imo. Say what you will.

[@FortessofShred]

Stainless steel frets are awesome! You know how awesome it is to be able to take a 0000 gauge steel wool and polish your frets to get the corrosion off? Because stainless steel collects rust but doesn't actually rust itself! You will never need a refret! Nickle corrodes all the time.

[@heavybrett-al4082]

Jackson will never do wrong in my eyes....but I'm a old metal head....so the nostalgic factor helps.

[@cincypiper]

Yes, you are the only one who likes the headstock on that bass. But i affirm the Metal in you.

[@unfcknblvbl]

The Jackson bass is full on Sheehan vibes.

[@faker6968]

I dont like how all of the pro plus all are arch tops. I prefer the flatter tops

[@gaberox1]

I agree they look bloated never liked arch tops. The quilt on the DKAQs are pretty sad almost no figuring. Jackson used to use 4A 1/8 thick quilt maple caps.

[@ГоризонтСобытий-м8ж]

SS frets are cool indeed. But on these Jacksons they look tiny and small. I mean the fretwire is tiny. I like huge tall and wide frets. I wonder what brand currently offers this kind of frets.

[@Bacontruffle]

I want to preface that I mean absolutely no ill will or offence, but regarding Chinese made guitars... even if they were to reach or even exceed Indonesian made levels of quality, while I have bought Chinese made guitars a long time ago, I wouldn't ever do so again, just because of how closely tied Chinese companies are to the CCP nowadays and how both the Uyghur genoc*de, threats to Taiwan and general horrible sh*t the CCP has been up to makes me feel uncomfortable buying anything from there. And I know that I am not alone in this. Which sucks, because genuinely the people deserve the best, but given the choice between buying something from China or literally anywhere else, my conscience forces me to choose the latter. I've tried some Epiphones that are absolutely awesome, so it's kind of painful, but a cool guitar isn't worth likely supporting a genoc*dal regime. I'm actually curious, is this something Harley Benton are aware of or try to work around somehow?

[@vorpalblades]

Better not buy anything American if you're worried about what terrible shit a country is doing.

[@ericfritts5994]

Feels like Jackson catches up but only just so. They don't feel like they're pushing things as much as other brands.

[@jorgeya2036]

No love for Kellys 😢. There isn't even a pro series one that isn't a signature. And yeah a silver burst Kelly with what you said sounds amazing

[@TheDaytontube]

The Jackson bass is more based on a Rickenbacker 4003, seems like they are trying to fit the niche for people that can’t afford a Rickenbacker, even with the P bass pickups it sounds very akin to a 4003.

[@johnevered9640]

It’s a shame that the ones I really loved (gold soloist and sparkle do modern) are the ones with trems/evertunes!!

[@jasoncrump1886]

As soon as I buy my first 7 string esp ..jackson drops these bad boys and Ola drops those new chop shop blitz guitars . Damn it I'm gonna be spending too much money.

[@ge69rh]

What are your thoughts on Jackson's limited edition custom shop Diablo IV Kelly?

[@jonrok100]

All the specs I could hope for in amazing finishes, but then me a lefty only having the option of black.... I am so sick of having just black guitars :(

[@martinclayton7260]

Ive tried a lot of different guitars, and i own quite a few, and from different companies, but ive never found the perfect guitar for me? There are specific things id like, but i cant find a guitar with all of my requirements? So ive had to settle for what i could get hold of. Dont get me wrong, all of my guitars i love, and ive changed quite a lot on most of them, but please guitar companies, make what i want in a guitar!

[@raytorvalds3699]

Maybe you could try the Kiesel builder? Just a thought.

[@k1dkaos778]

i wish they would bring back the polka dots, they haven’t since the mid 2000s

[@jody7214]

The quality of the made in China version may be good but good luck on getting half of what you paid for it if/when you want to sell it down the road.

[@brandonsmalleyorblspinc689]

They Need Too Enhance the K1 or at least offer other color options outside the signature series

[@zaqwoodward8851]

Cannot find a single lick of info on the internet regarding Lee Malia confirming a sig baritone. Maybe you know someone so you were able to get some insider info. I just really don’t want this to be all hype and not come to fruition. This would be the one and only sig model I’d buy especially as a baritone offset.

[@Jake_Sachs]

I suggest moving the mic further away from you so we can see your whole face, and play with your mic gain and/or level settings to compensate. Also, those neon orange and fireburst finishes look so sick

[@matthewaguirre9517]

that p style in the drab looks fucking MEAN

[@MarkNuuuuuutt]

As someone who doesn’t like Jackson, these new guitars are sick

[@Grindtone603]

Basses have a lotta knobs because they come with an onboard 3 band EQ

[@woundsofthebroken8282]

They really need to make some new 8 strings

[@Xx_placeholder_xX]

I’m so disappointed that Jackson doesn’t have any new King Vs or Kellys. 😔

[@johanjotun1647]

When mass producing guitar brands have priced themselves into the price range where A custom Keisel build can be got FYI nothing schecter, jackson, esp, dean, washburn can even come close to touching a multi scale Vader 🧐

[@phillipb9328]

These guitar are really expensive for being made overseas in Asia.

[@Viper-dz2kw]

Those Jackson basses are way closer to Ricks then a P Bass

[@faker6968]

I just hope jackson makes a proper concert bass with PJ pickups and no, ellefson’s dont count cuz its a replica of an 80s/90s bass. And none of that rickenbacker copy shit, and no pickguard!

[@SoundForgeStudio]

Glad to see Jackson making some changes for the market today and the modern player. Just hope they stick with it. They make really awssome guitars just never really stood out to me compared to ltd and schecter has.

[@ThatBaritoneGuitarGuy]

I was excited for the Lee Malia baritone. But it has that stupid Gibson-style bridge. Seriously. This is 2023. Hipshot needs to be standard-issue across the board.

[@memq1987]

Does the mic really has to be right in front of your face?

[@andrewbecker3700]

When it comes to guitar building, it's just stupid to pretend stuff built in China is automatically inferior. There's soo many great brands that have had, or are about to have, products coming from China. The world's an ever changing place, and production of quality guitars isn't as "hands on" as it was 50 years ago. I don't think most people care that much about exactly how every little process is done? As long as the end product is up to a certain standard, the set up and adjustments can be fine tuned by the consumer. That's why we're seeing the prices catch up to the stuff made elsewhere.

[@raytorvalds3699]

Like Eastman. They are made in China too and are great. Personally, I would rather not buy something that is made in China (if I can avoid it) for other reasons. So there is that too.

[@davids2629]

As cool as Josh’s sig is, it’s too expensive.

[@TarnishedViking.]

🤘

[@JnJsw18]

id love to see a pro plus rhoads but i would sell my left testicle for that purple sparkle rrx24 and ypu for got to mention that they also have the rx24 coming out in drab green as well as grey and purple sparkle

[@JimCzerwinski-p5d]

Fenders prices are up so ovecourse jcksons are as well

[@palix5925]

Jackson finally does models with SS frets, but they are all made in china models...I feel like i just got my wish granted from a monkey paw.

[@gaberox1]

Same here on the exact day I decided to finally buy another Jackson I wake up to new releases. Love the specs and the ghost burst looks good but China? I bought a Mexico DK2P instead. I'll wait a few months to find out if this pro plus series is trustworthy.

[@xenospeed7981]

No King V or Monarkh Pro Plus 😢