AndersonTech
09-24-2008, 07:58 AM
I just got one of these a few days ago:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w177/AndersonTechnologies/Amp%20and%20effects%20photos/Jackson-JX-3-front.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w177/AndersonTechnologies/Amp%20and%20effects%20photos/Jackson-JX-3-rear.jpg
It's a Jackson JX-3 tube preamp.
It features two channels "A" and "B" with separate EQ's, a "Shred" (gain boost) function that can be added to channel "B", master volume for Left and Right outputs, a bright switch, stereo output, switchable FX db, two footswitch jacks - one for channels "A" and "B" and one for the "Shred" boost, all driven by two 12AX7 tubes.
It's missing one of the white pushbuttons on the back but, other than that, it's in pretty good shape for being about 20 years old. When I opened it up, I discovered it still had the original Jackson labeled tubes inside. All I did was spray a quick coat of paint on the housing to cover some scratches that went down to bare metal and added some temporary rubber feet.
This is pretty much an 80's shred machine. Right now, I have it hooked up to my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe. It's a bit noisy, but I suppose that can be expected with something that has so much gain. In any case, I'm glad I finally found one! :)
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w177/AndersonTechnologies/Amp%20and%20effects%20photos/Jackson-JX-3-front.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w177/AndersonTechnologies/Amp%20and%20effects%20photos/Jackson-JX-3-rear.jpg
It's a Jackson JX-3 tube preamp.
It features two channels "A" and "B" with separate EQ's, a "Shred" (gain boost) function that can be added to channel "B", master volume for Left and Right outputs, a bright switch, stereo output, switchable FX db, two footswitch jacks - one for channels "A" and "B" and one for the "Shred" boost, all driven by two 12AX7 tubes.
It's missing one of the white pushbuttons on the back but, other than that, it's in pretty good shape for being about 20 years old. When I opened it up, I discovered it still had the original Jackson labeled tubes inside. All I did was spray a quick coat of paint on the housing to cover some scratches that went down to bare metal and added some temporary rubber feet.
This is pretty much an 80's shred machine. Right now, I have it hooked up to my Fender Hot Rod Deluxe. It's a bit noisy, but I suppose that can be expected with something that has so much gain. In any case, I'm glad I finally found one! :)