Intro, Links, Thanks, etc..

     Being a Jackson Soloist fan for some 15 years, I recently decided to buy a few San Dimas era models and found a lack of general specs of these guitars. I decided what I have learned may be of some use to some people. Here is a generalized evolution of these guitars. It is a work in progress so it will change as I continue to learn about these guitars and items I list that may not be accurate and eventually get corrected. Use this as a guide, not as a 'be all and end all' information source. Gather a few different opinions and make your own judgment. I also want to stress that with any generic spec change (pickup routes, decal change, etc) there will always be a 'transitional' time period where you will find old and new specs leaving the factory simultaneously. In this era each guitar was a custom order, so one offs should be expected. 

    I want to thank some of my friends in the Charvel/Jackson world for the info, the phone calls, emails, and most of all for sharing your guitars with me. Chris Christos (aka yogadork) started the ball rolling, Rob Witte helped me with log info, Tracy Jenkins helped with a little bit of everything, Chuck (Blood Splatter) Edgerly for keeping the eye candy coming in, and Bret Dennis for the helpful info. There are many more of you I thank as well. 

Here are some cool links I highly suggest:

The Jackson Charvel Forum A great message board on Charvel/Jackson guitars of both domestic and import manufacture. 

USA Charvels  Tracy Jenkins very large collection of San Dimas era guitars in a variety of models, finishes, and graphics. Lots of detailed pics of most every guitar. Perhaps the best Charvel picture site on the web.

www.tonywaters.net This is my buddy Tony Waters website based on his Charvel and Jackson guitars but also has some old pics of various bands he was in over the years. 

Chucks Charvels My buddy Chuck has some outstanding Charvels in his collection including some way cool graphics. 

jacksonmuseum Amazing collection of rare and important Jackson guitars and paperwork from the San Dimas era of the company. If you are a Jackson fan, you MUST check this site out.

Axeparts Awesome selection of NOS and refurbished Kahler tremolos and replacement parts for most every Kahler ever made.

The Jake E Lee page Current news, updates about what Jake is up to and the tribute album info is all here. 

If you would like to contact me, feel free to drop me an email at FenderJaguar1962@hotmail.com. I am always interested in hearing about pre J1000 serial number Jackson neck through guitars.