How to tell what model Jackson you have

[metaljunkie]

Re: How to tell what model Jackson you have

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[JimmyApollo]

Re: How to tell what model Jackson you have

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and that model numbers like SL1 or RR1 only apply to the USA Select Series. Great work, by the way.

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Well, certain designations are US, others (RR3, KV4, etc) are Japanese. Even the -1 or -2 doesn't follow, ergo the Japanese DK2. Good that you brought up this "2 letter, 1 number" naming scheme. I like to point out that it didn't start until around 1995. Ie, no such thing technically as a 1988 RR1.

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Good point, I was just illustrating the general custom vs. production difference.

[RacerX]

Re: How to tell what model Jackson you have

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I own a 1987-89 DK1 bolt-on USA,

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[Newc]

Re: How to tell what model Jackson you have

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in 1996, Jackson went to what are known as the "96" serials, where every bolt-on serial made in Japan started with "96". The serial number also had 7 numbers at this point. There are some serials that start with "97" and "98" as well, but they all have 7 digits.

<font color="orange"> *If you have a bolt-on Jackson that only says "Jackson" on the head, and the serial number starts with 96, 97, or 98, it was made in Japan in 1998. </font>
In the mid-90s, Jackson went to a sticker on the back of the head for serial numbers, and all the ones I've seen started with J and had 6 or more numbers.
Again, these also said Professional on the head, so they were made prior to 1998.



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Slight correction, the 96 numbers went chronological, so 97s were later, not all in the 1998 timeframe. There's already some confusion you caused. I have a KVX10 purchased brand new in early 2004, and the sn is 9702641. I also have a DXMG that I believe is a 2003 and that sn is 9690331. These are both MIJ, pre 2002 X series were made in India.

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That orange line SHOULD read:

<font color="orange"> *If you have a bolt-on Jackson that only says "Jackson" on the head, and the serial number starts with 96, 97, or 98, and has 6 numbers, it was made in Japan before 2000. </font>

[Monster]

maybe this thread can be a sticky very usefull info here....

[josbourn1]

dr question

sorry prob dead thread. dinky reverse but fins are not reversed. pickups been swapped, has rings, maybe not stock. s/n 9690481. floyd on it. any info? oh 3 way blade, not toggle. cant find anything resembling it exactly.

[Mudlark]

Only thing that comes to mind is a DXMG. Serial indicates 2002-3.
If not, I'd suggest posting a pic.

[josbourn1]

ok, ya, does look like its right, i was searching 96-98 based on first two digits. this has been upgraded with tone zone and air norton, both neon green. will have it in my hands thursday.

[Mudlark]

I've got those pups in an Ibanez Iceman and I really, really love them. Especially the TZ.

[Jensa]

Could anyone help me find out what model and year this is?
Its seymour duncan hum and both sing. duncan design.. Jackson bridge.
Link to pictures: https://m.imgur.com/a/jSnIG

[Number Of The Priest]

Could anyone help me find out what model and year this is?
Its seymour duncan hum and both sing. duncan design.. Jackson bridge.
Link to pictures: https://m.imgur.com/a/jSnIG

Jackson DK2FS (Firestorm): https://www.google.com/search?tbm=is....0.F74gH4SAc8w

These were made in the 2000s. Check the archive of Jackson catalogs: https://www.jacksonguitars.com/suppo...hived-catalogs

For example, the DK2FS appears in the 2003 catalog, page 12 of 27: https://downloads.contentful.com/4jc...03-catalog.pdf

The Firestorm specifically refers to the Seymour Duncan Firestorm circuit, which is controlled by the mini-toggle switch: https://www.google.ca/search?num=100....0.7nilo5Z7gn4

[Jensa]

Jackson DK2FS (Firestorm): https://www.google.com/search?tbm=is....0.F74gH4SAc8w

These were made in the 2000s. Check the archive of Jackson catalogs: https://www.jacksonguitars.com/suppo...hived-catalogs

For example, the DK2FS appears in the 2003 catalog, page 12 of 27: https://downloads.contentful.com/4jc...03-catalog.pdf

The Firestorm specifically refers to the Seymour Duncan Firestorm circuit, which is controlled by the mini-toggle switch: https://www.google.ca/search?num=100....0.7nilo5Z7gn4

thats the one! I have been looking and trying to figure that out for a while, thank you!
I got confused by the serie nr that starts with 97. I remember now i did read somwhere some 200x had 97 to start serienr.
I got another one for you, and this guitar i have trying to figure for a long time.
I think its a ”no series” mij. But i cant find the same setup or look anywhere. Or exact model.


Its H S H. Bit dark pic. The emg was put in by last owner, and i changed bridge to floyed from jacksons licenced.
Volume and tone was in black from beginning as well.
On that little plate on headstock theres nothing written.
This is actually my best and most loyal (friend) guitar of all. Its so sweet and nice to play. So i have hard to believe it is a cheap student guitar..

hope you can help me sort this one out.
Link to pics: https://imgur.com/a/6yAqF

[Number Of The Priest]

You're welcome!

hope you can help me sort this one out.
Link to pics: https://imgur.com/a/6yAqF

My first instinct is that it's a DK3 from the 2000s Pro Series. Those were identical in every respect to the DK2 from the 2000s, except instead of the DK2's HSS pickup configuration, the DK3 had HSH.

However, the DK3 images I see on Google Images all have direct mounted pickups, while your two humbuckers have pickup rings. And the DK3 is supposed to have neck/headstock binding, but yours doesn't.

I am not the most knowledgeable when it comes to Jacksons with HSH pickups. There were so few of them that I didn't pay much attention. The flip side is that because there were so few HSH guitars made, someone more knowledgeable than I might be able to identify it easily.

[Mudlark]

The DK2FS is a 2004-5 serial.
I don't have time right now to figure out the second model.

[Jensa]

You're welcome!



My first instinct is that it's a DK3 from the 2000s Pro Series. Those were identical in every respect to the DK2 from the 2000s, except instead of the DK2's HSS pickup configuration, the DK3 had HSH.

However, the DK3 images I see on Google Images all have direct mounted pickups, while your two humbuckers have pickup rings. And the DK3 is supposed to have neck/headstock binding, but yours doesn't.

I am not the most knowledgeable when it comes to Jacksons with HSH pickups. There were so few of them that I didn't pay much attention. The flip side is that because there were so few HSH guitars made, someone more knowledgeable than I might be able to identify it easily.

thanks for answer, Much appreciated!
I dont know if they might been put there afterwards maybe, maybe it was needed because the emg? Or just for the look.

So the first guitar i linked is a Dk2fs, the same as dk2 exept the firestorm thing.
The 2nd guitar probably a dk3, the same as dk2 exept the pickups.
So The main difference betwee all three is that the last one is a pro serie? exept from pickups, sharkfins and smaller things?
Or are all three almost the same guitar?
I have hard time learning all variations so sorry for asking so much.