Open Box Jackson Pro Series Monarkh SCQ Electric Guitar Level 2 Black 194744887857

I decided to buy my Pro Series Monarkh as a back-up to my Pro Series DK2Ms, which have been my primary guitars for the last 16 years. Our set uses three different tunings (E, Eb, and Drop-D), and the DK2Ms use Floyd Rose tremolos, so having a back up that can be retuned as needed is helpful. The guitar looked beautiful and sound was phenomenal right out of the box; so much so that I'm actually considering swapping out the neck pickups in the DK2Ms (Duncan Jazz) for Duncan '59s like in the Monarkh. The neck felt great; same compound radius as my other Jacksons, but the slightly shorter scale gives the strings a more relaxed feel. Only negative was a very minor fret buzz on the low E string, which may just be a matter of getting used to the bridge, since this is the first time in 30 years I'm not playing on a Floyd Rose (I used Ibanez RG series before moving to the DK2Ms). I'm definitely liking this one and wouldn't hesitate to buy one again.

Don't like the bridge. That's a deal breaker for me. Everything else is fine. This was more of a personal thing more than a craftsmanship issue.

I am a couch player, but own a few other guitars. I bought the Pro Series Monarch in Alien Burst since I really wanted a Jackson (absolutely love the feel of their necks). The guitar arrived, and have to say I am pretty disappointed in the quality. The manufacturer box was re-taped, so thinking I did not receive a new guitar. The fretboard and neck was dirty, there is a couple nicks in the binding, and there was some sticky substance on the fret board at the 2nd fret. The craftsmanship and quality is less than impressive as well. The selector switch feels very loose, and you can see see where the binding was cut at neck and headstock joints. I was really looking forward to this guitar but looks like this one is going back.