![]() ![]() Deep grooves (painted black) descend into the guitar body under the floyd rose string-lock screws. Interestingly, this guitar also displays Steve\’s early experimentation with what would become the lion\’s claw cavity on the Jem guitar. ![]() A crack in the nut/back of headstock has been repaired – hence the extra set of screws in the back of the neck. It has since had the rest and pickguard removed, the screw holes filled, and the guitar was repainted a lighter shade of pearlescent pink. This was custom made for Steve by Grover Jackson and was used during the 80s while he was with David Lee Roth. It was once outfitted with a plastic wrist-rest, and had the words IKE TURNER written on the front of the pickguard in white lettering. It has also appeared in a few magazines and ads – namely a DiMarzio pickups ad with Billy Sheehan. We grew up on VHS tape and wore them out trying to figure out those riffs and solos.įollow the link below for more information on this legendary guitar.Jackson Soloist Serial #: J0334 This pink Jackson electric was used extensively on the Alcatrazz \”Disturbing The Peace\” tour in late 19, and re-appeared during the \”Eat \’Em and Smile\” Tour. ![]() But all the old gits like myself know the score. If you haven’t seen this classic ’80s film, you may not understand why this guitar is so freakin’ cool. A top-mount Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo makes sure that you can dive-bomb for your life, if the occasion calls for it. It comes loaded with a pair of direct mount humbuckers with a DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 in the bridge and a DiMarzio PAF Pro DP151 in the neck. So you can riff easily for the devil at maximum speed. The guitar has an alder body, a bolt-on maple neck with a scarf joint and graphite reinforcement, and a lovely smooth hand-rubbed satin urethane finish on the back. And now, 34 years later, it’s finally here! ![]() When we first saw Vai playing for the devil back in 1986, everyone was lusting for one. This is one sweet guitar and comes in an appropriate red sparkle finish. Jack Butler’s weapon of choice Jackson Pro Series Limited Edition San Dimas SD22 JB ![]()
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