Slick Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 Does anyone have any experience with Guitar Shop Supply aka TNT and their Jackson bodies and necks. I was thinking about using these for my first project. Would these items plus some effort on the neck and good electronics make a good playing guitar? I've got my 5th child coming and I really need a HH guitar but I don't need to spend too much money right now, I don't know what to expect. Would this at least be as good as a $500-$600 import guitar? Thanks Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivin Posted November 12, 2004 Report Share Posted November 12, 2004 It looks like the bodies are made out of ash, which isn't standard in jackson guitars, and from memory gives a fairly bright sound, however it isnt a horrible wood or anything like that so I would say provided the worksmanship in both the body and especially the neck is up to scratch, then with the right hardware you could certainly have a great guitar! I say go for it, but maybe you would want to get some other opinions too Good luck, - Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 I think it's a good buy for the price, I'm scheptical at believing that the bodies are ash tough. Just like Epi announces they are mahogany and you just get a surprise alder with mahogany veneer! But I think that for a finished body $99 is not too bad. A neck for $90 is damn good, but then again I don't know of the quality, my guess is it will be like the cheapo Jacksons or Ibanez, worst case could be like a Squier. Goos Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 scheptical I said this out loud and started laughing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirit Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 I missed that one Drak, nice catch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarMaestro Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 Hmm....I don't know that company, but a neck for $90 cannot be that good. I would definately try to get a look at one of their products in person before buying....if thats possible at all..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted November 13, 2004 Report Share Posted November 13, 2004 SKEPTICAL are you happy now? I should have said "cuestionar" I bet you know that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted November 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 Thanks, I too am scheptical, I was hoping to hear from someone that had first hand experience with this schtuff. I will probably give it a try, worst case I send it back, best case I end up with a nice player that I won't cry about when it gets nicked. -Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitarMaestro Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 worst case I send it back If they have a reasonable policy of returning stuff, then I would definately try that. I once bought a B.C.Rich guitar already knowing that I may return it and I am so happy I bought it because it is an awesome guitar I would NEVER part with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester700 Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 I would ask about the wood if weight is a concern. The popular swamp ash is pretty light, but northern ash is heavy - kinda like maple. I'd like a body of swamp ash, but the heavy stuff doesn't interest me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerryL Posted November 15, 2004 Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 I just ordered their Jackson Style Neck and I will keep you posted on it's quality. Slick, Do you're guitars get nicked regularly? I know, It's probably a figure of speech but, I'm interested in knowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted November 15, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2004 (edited) I meant nicked=scratched not stolen but I am looking to build a working guitar, not a piece of art. I am anxious to hear what you think of the neck. I imagine it is Korean, but I am hoping that putting some effort into the frets and the finish will create a good looking guitar that will be very playable. I didn't ask about the type of Ash. If you call them, they seem pretty sharp. -Keith Edited November 16, 2004 by Slick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Peery, did they told you how long it will take to get delivered? I am getting one from somebody here in the forum, I already sent the money and now I can't get in touch with him, I hope it won't turn into a scam, I heard of them on e-bay, but I have bought and traded a few stuff here and never had a problem. If I get his I will probably order one of this to make another guitar, I wish carvin will make 24 fret bolt-ons. Their neck are sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted November 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Carvin does make 24 fret necks, they don't show them on their site, but I know they will make one if you call. What about the neck pocket? Isn't a Jackson pocket different than a Strat? I don't know if Carvin offers different choices. -Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted November 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 Forget that, I just called. They no longer custom make necks...sorry. And they are a Strat pocket. -Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 I know that they were strat pocket, that's why I said that they didn't and I don't like the way that strat style 24 fret necks are, on Jackson, the heel stop at the bottom of the 23 fret, so sideways it looks like the strat 22 fet. I won't mind much doing it on a 22 but there is somenthing about the look of a 24 neck that looks meaner and fast, and for me thats the way a guitar has to look! Just look at the new guitars coming out, and at Jeremys Leviathan, they look mean and fast! That's the look I want for mines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S3nceless1 Posted November 19, 2004 Report Share Posted November 19, 2004 I'm using one of their bodies now that I got off ebay. I had an old jackson neck that was lying around. The neck fit the body perfectly. I've got some emg's lyint around (85,sa,85) that I'll drop in this weekend. Once together, I'll post my feelings on the completed job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerryL Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Maiden69, They are slow and haven't got mine yet and I ordered it The 15th. He got back to me Finally but after 3 emails and sent me the Tracking number. OK, It shipped on the 15th and will be here by the 23rd so after that, I'll let you know what I think of it. It should be ok, I'm still pissed it's taking so long tho. $13.50 American for shipping and it takes that long to get from Oregon to Ohio. Bullisht. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Os Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 (edited) Forget that, I just called. They no longer custom make necks...sorry. And they are a Strat pocket. -Keith Keith... Can you clarify this for me? I called a couple of days ago and inquired as to a 22 fret bolt-on neck with a 'non-stock' fretboard (material other than ebony) and big frets. They said "Sure thing." Did you mean to say that they won't make a "24 fret bolt on neck"? That seems more likely to me. Saying that they 'don't do custom necks anymore' makes it sound like they don't offer any options or anything. MLAR, Cor Edited November 20, 2004 by Uncle Os Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samoht Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Just like Epi announces they are mahogany and you just get a surprise alder with mahogany veneer! Yeah but the vintage g-400 sg is really mahogany.. it doesn't have a thick coat of shiny poly over it, so it's much easier to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden69 Posted November 20, 2004 Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Forget that, I just called. They no longer custom make necks...sorry. And they are a Strat pocket. -Keith Keith... Can you clarify this for me? I called a couple of days ago and inquired as to a 22 fret bolt-on neck with a 'non-stock' fretboard (material other than ebony) and big frets. They said "Sure thing." Did you mean to say that they won't make a "24 fret bolt on neck"? That seems more likely to me. Saying that they 'don't do custom necks anymore' makes it sound like they don't offer any options or anything. MLAR, Cor Custom neck is anything out of he ordinary. A 22 that they only have to change the frets or fret board is not a custom, Ask them for a 24 fret bolt on with the heel ending on the 23 fet and for a fender pochet and they won't do it. All they do is mostly on CNC and it takes a lot of time to readjust the CNC just to make 1 neck, NOT COST EFFECTIVE. So all they do now is different type of woods, frets and materials, also the inlays, other than that you are out of luck. On the same not I asked warmoth to do the same neck and they said no. they do the 24 fret with the heel ending at the 21 fret looks retarded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted November 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2004 Thanks Maiden. I wastn't real clear with that comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsullysix Posted November 21, 2004 Report Share Posted November 21, 2004 the stuff that TNT sells are all mighty mite parts. fwiw. sully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerryL Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 I just got my Jackson Style Neck From TNT Guitar parts and it's preped for a Floyd Nut and it wasn't stated in the breakdown and you couldn't tell from the picture. It's unfinished and not drilled for neck mount holes. All in All, Not a bad deal for $90. BUT I was expecting it to have a regular nut not prepped for a Floyd nut and I thought it would be finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!METAL MATT!! Posted November 24, 2004 Report Share Posted November 24, 2004 I just took a look and it looks cool if it's good stuff I may have to buy one of there Dragonfire MSF-20- Jackson style- Tobacco. 199$$$ it sounds to good to be true !!METAL MATT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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