Jackson X series 8 String is coming -no pics yet

leonardo7 · 06-04-2012, 05:43 PM

Sorry no pics but I did just get off the phone with Jackson and they are slated to release an extremely well priced X series 8 string following or at the same time as the 7s. Hopefully by summer NAMM in July. I cant wait to see how they turn out

IB-studjent- · 06-04-2012, 05:48 PM

finally some more production 8 stringers, Alain, why do you like to make me poor ?

leonardo7 · 06-04-2012, 06:57 PM

I figured I would make others feel my pain by suffering the same fate we call GAS that I suffer from

Ocara-Jacob · 06-04-2012, 07:01 PM

I'm excited now.

Rook · 06-04-2012, 07:02 PM

I said in the other X series ER Jackson thread is buy a 7, I just changed my mind. I gotta have one of these.

vampiregenocide · 06-04-2012, 07:06 PM

Well I think I know what my next guitar will be if it's available in the same finishes as the 7s.

leonardo7 · 06-04-2012, 07:08 PM

If Jackson is smart they will release this a few months after everyone has bought a 7

But lets hope they release it at the same time. He did say they are "slated for release this year, and hopefully by summer NAMM." We shall see.

kn1feparty · 06-04-2012, 07:11 PM

Looks like I'm going to be waiting to see these released before I decide to order a Carvin.

trasherfromhell · 06-04-2012, 07:36 PM

How good are those X Series? are they comparable to Ltd from ESP?

Gothic Headhunter · 06-04-2012, 08:31 PM

Do you know if these will be available in more than just the soloist shape? Say, an 8 string warrior?

Hollowway · 06-04-2012, 08:43 PM

It would be super cool if these came out with those Floyd 8s. I'd be all over that.

M3CHK1LLA · 06-04-2012, 09:27 PM

im glad i saw this thread...was looking to pull the trigger on an 8 soon. i sold off 4 axes to do so.

the good news is the x series encompasses the soloist, dinky, warrior, king & rhoads v. i had a dinky & rhoads and currents have mustaine king v & custom shop soloist...

...i think i may shoot for a warrior then

Slunk Dragon · 06-05-2012, 01:18 AM

I'm sure at least ten of you here will be able to buy that when it comes out. Me? I'd need to sell and arm and a leg. 8 months of GASing for an 8-string and I'm hardly close to having enough money to buy one. :/

Brohoodofsteel75 · 06-05-2012, 01:39 AM

Stoked! I hope they're at a 27" or 28" scale. Actually i don't care! New production 8's? I'm all over them anyway.

Grand Moff Tim · 06-05-2012, 02:37 AM

If they release a DR8, I'll damned near feel obligated to buy one. I love my old DR7 to bits, and he could use a playmate.

Fred the Shred · 06-05-2012, 05:56 AM

/applauds heartily

Danukenator · 06-05-2012, 09:34 AM

Not to be the buzzkill, but I'll reserve my excitement until I see the specs.

On the other hand, I'm ecstatic that more companies are adding 8 strings to their lineup.

tommychains · 06-05-2012, 09:51 AM

great to see more ERGs entering the lineups!

Wondering how much it'll cost though. Hoping less than 1000.

Any clue what headstock will be used? Cause the reverse sickle would look like a farm tool

troyguitar · 06-05-2012, 10:35 AM

Expecting something like this

Or this

But with finishes and features similar to those of the X 7.

sell2792 · 06-05-2012, 10:41 AM

^ Both of those look amazing. Hopefully they do use that headstock.

Valennic · 06-05-2012, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sell2792

^ Both of those look amazing. Hopefully they do use that headstock.

If they use an inline they're begging to be bitch slapped by 90% of the ERG community.

The other 10% is the Jackson whores who could give a shit

eaeolian · 06-05-2012, 11:44 AM

Given that they're using the SLS on the X-Series 7 strings, an inline 8 would be ridiculous, even for Jackson.

the hittmann · 06-05-2012, 12:13 PM

I will be at summer namm, so maybe i will get to see/play it.

Danukenator · 06-05-2012, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sell2792

^ Both of those look amazing. Hopefully they do use that headstock.

If they don't they are in for a head stock fitting for a Dean.

MetalGravy · 06-05-2012, 12:29 PM

I hope they use the body in the lower pic. It looks like a less downsy version of the Broderick.

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06-04-2012, 05:43 PM	#1
leonardo7 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,430 Thanked: 108 Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Jackson X series 8 String is coming -no pics yet Sorry no pics but I did just get off the phone with Jackson and they are slated to release an extremely well priced X series 8 string following or at the same time as the 7s. Hopefully by summer NAMM in July. I cant wait to see how they turn out Progmaster X, ShadowFactoryX, Blood Ghost and 2 others like this.

06-04-2012, 05:48 PM	#2
IB-studjent- ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 656 Thanked: 26 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	finally some more production 8 stringers, Alain, why do you like to make me poor ? tommychains likes this. -Vik duality 8 fanned fret- -Vik DCA baritone 6 string- This just in: Apologies to the other Abasi fanbois out there....I have just recently - yesterday actually - moved to a new favorite guitarist. stated a relavent member of the music community.

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Ocara-Jacob The SS.org Idiot Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mason, OH Posts: 720 Thanked: 15 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm excited now.

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leonardo7 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,430 Thanked: 108 Feedback Score: 20 reviews	If Jackson is smart they will release this a few months after everyone has bought a 7 But lets hope they release it at the same time. He did say they are "slated for release this year, and hopefully by summer NAMM." We shall see.

06-04-2012, 07:11 PM	#8
kn1feparty Guitarded Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago area Posts: 356 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks like I'm going to be waiting to see these released before I decide to order a Carvin.

06-04-2012, 07:36 PM	#9
trasherfromhell SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 107 Thanked: 9 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How good are those X Series? are they comparable to Ltd from ESP?

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Hollowway SS.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 6,232 Thanked: 105 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	It would be super cool if these came out with those Floyd 8s. I'd be all over that. possumkiller, in-pursuit and JP Universe like this.

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M3CHK1LLA angel sword guardian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: orbiting caprica Posts: 2,127 Thanked: 27 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im glad i saw this thread...was looking to pull the trigger on an 8 soon. i sold off 4 axes to do so. the good news is the x series encompasses the soloist, dinky, warrior, king & rhoads v. i had a dinky & rhoads and currents have mustaine king v & custom shop soloist... ...i think i may shoot for a warrior then I always thought Cliff getting killed instead of Lars was like John Lennon getting killed instead of Yoko - MJS how many guitars are enough? ...just one or two more!

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Slunk Dragon Lone Axe-man Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Harper Woods, MI Posts: 402 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm sure at least ten of you here will be able to buy that when it comes out. Me? I'd need to sell and arm and a leg. 8 months of GASing for an 8-string and I'm hardly close to having enough money to buy one. :/

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Brohoodofsteel75 SS.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 430 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Stoked! I hope they're at a 27" or 28" scale. Actually i don't care! New production 8's? I'm all over them anyway.

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Danukenator Kane's Bane Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Portland, ME Posts: 1,507 Thanked: 21 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Not to be the buzzkill, but I'll reserve my excitement until I see the specs. On the other hand, I'm ecstatic that more companies are adding 8 strings to their lineup.

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tommychains SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Stony Point, NY Posts: 154 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	great to see more ERGs entering the lineups! Wondering how much it'll cost though. Hoping less than 1000. Any clue what headstock will be used? Cause the reverse sickle would look like a farm tool

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