Jackson Pro Series Red Mercury Soloist - How Good Is Made In China?

The all new for 2020 Red Mercury Pro Series SL2 Soloist from Jackson Guitars - these Crackle finishes are Made In China, but how does it compare? Let me know what you think!
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[@indytheshredder]

for me just the thought of spending $1000 for a chinese guitar leaves a bad taste in my mouth when i can get a MIJ ibanez for the same price with all top of the line specs. MIJ edge tremolo and tuners. you can get old japanese pro series for super cheap too, ive been seeing some for less than $450. you can spend an extra $300 upgrading the trem and parts and have a guitar that’s way better than the modern pro series

[@shanewilfon6860]

Mine sl2 pro is made in Indonesia. When did they switch to Chinatown? Hell no is all I can say. Phuk china.

[@ThePedroDB]

@@shanewilfon6860 Only the Crackle finish models according to this reviewer. At least for now.. There are 2 different Indo versions of the SL2 Pro anyway. I have the early PT Wildwood model with the metal backplates and laminate neck. The later model seemed like a bit of a step down in quality to me but the scarf jointed neck matched the USA model better, so... I'll reserve judgement on these MIC SL2s until I can actually inspect/hold/play one

[@frederickwatkins2017]

WHY ARE ALL THESE GUITAR DEMOS SOUND LIKE THEYRE MADE IN LONDON!!!!?????

[@sorrybusywinning]

Just had to come here and say I played one of these today and was SHOCKED at how nice it was for a chinese guitar, especially for the $650 used it was going for. Finish was great, no flaws and it played/sounded fantastic.

[@parksoo-kim6908]

I really like this finish. Do you always play leads with such little gain?

[@Worlds_Worst_Guitarist]

Looks like a Superstrat, sounds like a Superstrat!

[@zikkicharade]

It doesn’t has to be mAdE iN uSa and 3000 fucking euros dude

[@lueymeteora1410]

That bound ebony slab, tho!🤤 (Love the thru-neck joint - or lack of neck joint.,to be more accurate. All guitar necks should be thru-necks...Strats, LP's..even Tele's! The only reason to not have thru-necks is penny pinching...and that's important to the guitar companies, not us players!).

[@eoinjames4018]

This is a beautiful guitar but because it is made in China Jackson should have just stuck a floyd special and Jackson humbuckers and charged $500 they would be more appealing to most but instead they put in high end parts in a low end instrument and charge too much thanks for your video very informative

[@TheGuitarshredder515]

Looks nice but a grand for Chinese made guitar with a Floyd rose Special nope.

[@Ayyem93]

@@OliRoyer Jackson regularly lets crap get past qc these days bro

[@bubbafang4510]

LOOKS n SOUNDS good friend!! Since I was a kid Randy Rhoads v guitar was always a dream guitar, sure everyone has a LIST of guitars that they want LOL KEEP ROCKIN and God Bless Oli, stay safe

[@bestboy897]

Excellent review bro

[@mare_he]

Got mine today, but I send it back. It plays and looks great. But the workmanship is horrible. Especially on the fretboard (scratches) and the binding (deep scratches and flaws). There is one spot between fretboard and bindig with a deep scratch or a chiped off peace. Paid 899€ for this, but with this many flaws I wouldn't pay 300€. I can beat up a guitar like that by my own, don't need to buy a new one. Just a shame. I really want a Jackson guitar, but after this experience I have to think twice about it.

[@sweengeppetto1915]

I have one of these, I can't find anything wrong with it. Sure it's made in China but who cares, it's such good quality it could have been made in Antarctica and I wouldn't have cared. The end product is what matters. I liked my Chinese soloist so much that I bought a second one, blue crackle

[@JD-vj4go]

Now that I'm older my back and shoulder really appreciate low weight basswood and ash bodies.

[@Ayyem93]

Shit I'm 28 and I'm with you my mj pro series ke3 that I just got is phenomenal but kills me if I play more than an hour at a time

[@jamesperrine2151]

From what I understand the made in china aspect has something to do with the finishes on these You’re not sacrificing quality, its one of the best guitars in my collection Its still a Jackson pro series at the end of the day Just assembled in china after the Chinese finish maybe…

[@afifsyn]

Great review. Been meaning to get Jackson Kelly Brandon Ellis Sig but a bit turn down coz it's made in China. Probably this video make change my mind.

[@DEATHXn]

Jackson was much more qualitative before a shame to offer guitar made in china at this price. it was something else when it was made in japan the quality was impeccable.

[@aeksinsang932]

Bad ass, my only electric brand, and specs are great at this price point

[@gregcroney8861]

Love that guitar ordering mine

[@guitarforall]

$1,000+ for a chinese made guitar. you are better off spending like $1,200~ and getting a nice USA jackson with much better quality.

[@Ayyem93]

Where are you seeing new or used Jackson USAs for that cheap?

[@guitarforall]

@@Ayyem93 facebook marketplace. reverb lists stuff for so expensive but it just sits there cause no one wants to purchase for $2,500.

[@Ayyem93]

@@guitarforall Idk man while I've not searched for USAs specifically I've seen some while looking for other guitars and the cheapest one I saw was a dinky for 2k not sure what year it was, in my experience fb people are more prone to ask crazy prices than reverb

[@guitarforall]

@@Ayyem93 on my channel i got a 1983 randy rhoads jackson from marketplace

[@Ayyem93]

@@guitarforall And are you suggesting you got that for cheap and it's a perfectly functioning instrument?

[@Stardust31b]

I just bought a rainbow crackle sl3 today and was worried about the chinese made aspect. I'm glad you explained that, as I feel much better about it now!

[@captaco22]

I ordered me a Rainbow Crackle too on Saturday from Reverb and got it for $899. Super stoked and I get it Thursday. How do you like yours? Did you have to do major maintenance when it arrived?

[@Stardust31b]

@@captaco22 sorry dude, just saw this. I didn’t have to do any maintenance, but I bought it from a local mom and pop.

[@captaco22]

@@Stardust31b you probably weren't expecting a reply 4 months later lol. Unfortunately mine had a mess of issues and I ended up selling it for the same price I bought it for. I also didn't like how the neck felt and it was very sticky with the paint. Glad you got a good one thougu

[@Nazghoul_89]

@@captaco22 That's what I'm concerned about. Being made in China, I feel like the quality control is going to be way lower than in their normal factories in Indonesia. Hopefully the 2021 lineup of pro series guitars won't be made in China

[@imangalimusabekov7361]

@@Nazghoul_89 and it is

[@chadwallace9713]

1000 dollar made in China Jackson? No thanks. I’ll take a charvel made in Mexico. Quality is night and day better IMO

[@chadwallace9713]

@Alessandro B yeah I played in at GC. I loved Jackson guitars in 90’s. Great instruments. I think IMO charvel is that guitar now. I’ve never seen a China made guitar stand the test of time.

[@LeoM-zt3pl]

I thought it was junk for the price point. Felt light and cheap. Maybe for $500

[@zvenhicks3472]

Made in China??.... pfff, nexttt

[@94SexyStang]

China CAN make some really amazing guitars!......I actually purchased one, because it played So damn perfect at the store......but the idea of paying $1000+ for one....I'm more worried about resell value, and the legacy More than the "actual" guitar itself.