Black vs Metallic Black
by Henrik Hjortnaes
What is the difference between the Jackson Guitars production model finish "Black" and "Metallic Black?" I have seen this question asked quite a few times on forums in the past and answered quite a few of them, only to have thrown away my pictures by the time the next guy ask the same question. So for future use, here's a quick comparison using my own photos of my black guitars.
Black color
Black
Black, with red bevels, Jackson Kevin Bond Rhoads, neck-thru design with chambered mahogany wings and 3-piece mahogany neck, 2005. Photo taken outside on an overcast, medium bright light day, no flash used.
Black, with red bevels, Jackson Kevin Bond Rhoads, neck-thru design with chambered mahogany wings and 3-piece mahogany neck, 2005. Photo taken outside on an overcast, medium bright light day, no flash used.
Metallic Black color
Metallic Black
Metallic Black, 1990 Charvel 475 Deluxe. Photo taken outside on an overcast, medium bright light day, no flash used.
Metallic Black, 1990 Charvel 475 Deluxe. Photo taken inside, hit by bright sunlight coming throug a window, no flash used.
Metallic Black color
Metallic Black
Metallic Black (or Metal Flakes?), 1997 Jackson RR1. Photo taken outside on an overcast day, medium light, no flash used.
Metallic Black (or Metal Flakes?), 1997 Jackson RR1. Photo taken outside in bright sunlight, angled to catch the multicolored sparkle in the black. Front grille of my old Alfa Romeo 145 captured in the reflection, no flash used.