AlexStomp said:I've also been a follower of Scott's gear throughout my life, and it surprised the fuck out of me to learn that Scott switched from Jackson to Washburn. Also, Mustaine switching from Jackson to ESP. Alot of legandary guitarists have been switching around of late....Kerry King?? Even Eddie Van Halen. I guess it's just the way the guitar and music biz are starting to evolve around these days.
Johnny Ace said:don't forget the big ingredient... $$$
Even after Jackson was acquired by fender, they still had the reputation for taking forever to fill orders. And Fender doesn't know what to do with the Jackson brand. They're just out to buy up competitors. Fender doesn't want the metal market, but they sure as hell won't let Jackson thrive and cannibalize sales at the mothership company. That's why you won't see the Adrian Smith style Jackson Strats from the mid-'80s.
