[noodles]

I was moving around guitar cases this evening, and it made me start thinking about all the six stringers I have around. I couldn't help comparing them to what I am playing now.

I played USA Jacksons exclusively before. They have a feel that I just really bonded with, then build quality is superb, and the tone is reflective of the high quality wood they use.

This definately influenced my choice of seven went I seriously went shopping (I started with whatever I could grab, since I joined a band that required a seven). I didn't like Gibson, Fender, ESP/LTD, Ibanez, or Schecter anywhere near as much as my Jacksons, so I knew I wouldn't like them any better in a six. I don't mean to sound like a snob, but I couldn't step down to a lesser instrument. I've been spoiled and am now accustomed to certain things in my instrument.

Since Jackson custom shop was more than I had money for, I went on some recommendations and bought from a small custom builder (KXK Guitars). If I was playing something different.

So, what was your main guitar before your seven, why did you like it, and how does it influence what you look for in a seven?

Here, I'll go for Mike. "I played Jacksons before, and I have a Jackson now." Mike = lucky bastard