NGD: Jackson SLS3

jc986 · 05-12-2012, 09:20 PM

Just got this guitar last week and put in new pickups today. It came stock with a set of cream/black Seymour Duncan '59's. I swapped them for white DiMarzio Dominions. Here are some pics:

Captastic · 05-12-2012, 09:31 PM

Really like that! Been thinking about getting just that model as a back-up to my TAT.

How's the neck? How do you like the Dominions?

jc986 · 05-12-2012, 09:43 PM

The neck is great. It's very similar to my Jackson SL2H. It's quick, but still feels substantial.

The Dominions are my new favorite pickups. They are the tightest sounding, quickest responding pickups I've ever used. Chords are very clear, and they hold up well to any amount of gain. I've tuned down to C Standard with them and the clarity is great. Single notes cut through well and still have plenty of meat. Harmonics and pick squeals are easy and sound great.

Clean tones are great as well. When I installed the Dominions I swapped the 3 way blade switch for a 5 way and in set positions 2 and 4 to be coil tapped bridge and coil tapped neck. The tapped sound of the Dominions is great, and pulls off convincing Strat sounds. This is my most versatile guitar at the moment.

Dead Undead · 05-12-2012, 10:15 PM

Those are really fantastic guitars. I regret not getting one when I had the chance. Congrats! Thanks for the review on the Dominions, too. Really interested in those.

arcadia fades · 05-13-2012, 04:53 AM

stunning! congrats

rcsierra13 · 05-13-2012, 07:53 AM

Always wanted one of these! Looks awesome, grats on the NGD!

Lagtastic · 05-13-2012, 09:15 AM

Very nice. White pickups fit that guitar perfectly.

arkansasmatt · 05-13-2012, 09:33 AM

i really dig that man!!

SenorDingDong · 05-13-2012, 10:44 AM

White SLS

silverabyss · 05-13-2012, 11:31 AM

SLS is one of the best Jackson designs ever.

I wouldn't need any other guitar.

TankJon666 · 05-13-2012, 01:12 PM

suuuuhhhwweeeeet!

Force · 05-14-2012, 02:06 AM

The only bug for me is that headstock, don't dislike them as such, just prefer the pointy.
But it is a Jackson, so you are a legend for buying one, congrats.

Mister-Tux · 05-14-2012, 04:16 AM

If only Jackson decided to make SLS3 with 7 or 8 strings, it would be a huge commercial success... Great purchase my friend!

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05-12-2012, 09:20 PM	#1
jc986 ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2012 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 77 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	NGD: Jackson SLS3 Just got this guitar last week and put in new pickups today. It came stock with a set of cream/black Seymour Duncan '59's. I swapped them for white DiMarzio Dominions. Here are some pics: setsuna7, Al NiCotin, oremus91 and 4 others like this.

05-12-2012, 10:15 PM	#4
Dead Undead Thundercrafter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,725 Thanked: 15 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Those are really fantastic guitars. I regret not getting one when I had the chance. Congrats! Thanks for the review on the Dominions, too. Really interested in those. Goffammit, smelling is heart.

05-13-2012, 07:53 AM	#6
rcsierra13 SS.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Melbourne Posts: 667 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Always wanted one of these! Looks awesome, grats on the NGD! http://www.facebook.com/Centenarians http://soundcloud.com/centenarians

05-13-2012, 10:44 AM	#9
SenorDingDong Smeller of Smells Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bristol,CT Posts: 3,672 Thanked: 125 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	White SLS Tumblr: http://jwgriebel.tumblr.com/ My art blog. ".... Heaven. I haven’t gotten Earth sorted out yet." - Clive Barker - Imajica

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05-12-2012, 09:31 PM	#2
Captastic SS.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 305 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Really like that! Been thinking about getting just that model as a back-up to my TAT. How's the neck? How do you like the Dominions?

05-12-2012, 09:43 PM	#3
jc986 ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2012 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 77 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The neck is great. It's very similar to my Jackson SL2H. It's quick, but still feels substantial. The Dominions are my new favorite pickups. They are the tightest sounding, quickest responding pickups I've ever used. Chords are very clear, and they hold up well to any amount of gain. I've tuned down to C Standard with them and the clarity is great. Single notes cut through well and still have plenty of meat. Harmonics and pick squeals are easy and sound great. Clean tones are great as well. When I installed the Dominions I swapped the 3 way blade switch for a 5 way and in set positions 2 and 4 to be coil tapped bridge and coil tapped neck. The tapped sound of the Dominions is great, and pulls off convincing Strat sounds. This is my most versatile guitar at the moment.

05-13-2012, 04:53 AM	#5
arcadia fades SS.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Glasgow (UK) Posts: 390 Thanked: 15 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	stunning! congrats

05-13-2012, 09:15 AM	#7
Lagtastic Five Align Join Date: May 2011 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 835 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Very nice. White pickups fit that guitar perfectly.

05-13-2012, 09:33 AM	#8
arkansasmatt Dawn of the Shred Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Walnut Ridge, ARKANSAS Posts: 1,508 Thanked: 18 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i really dig that man!!

05-13-2012, 11:31 AM	#10
silverabyss ♥'s Horizons Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Philadelphia, OH Posts: 1,665 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	SLS is one of the best Jackson designs ever. I wouldn't need any other guitar.

05-13-2012, 01:12 PM	#11
TankJon666 SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Worthing, UK Posts: 463 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	suuuuhhhwweeeeet!

05-14-2012, 02:06 AM	#12
Force Jackson Addict Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Newcastle Australia Posts: 488 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The only bug for me is that headstock, don't dislike them as such, just prefer the pointy. But it is a Jackson, so you are a legend for buying one, congrats. The bloodline is strong in this one

05-14-2012, 04:16 AM	#13
Mister-Tux ss.org Regular Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Reunion Island Posts: 74 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If only Jackson decided to make SLS3 with 7 or 8 strings, it would be a huge commercial success... Great purchase my friend! « There are three things in life, that I can not stand: hot coffee, lukewarm champagne & cold women. » « Play the Best & .... the Rest. » I play Jackson guitars, ENGL amps and Palmer cabs.

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