Jackson Rhoads ID help

[jacksonw]

I am trying to figure if a Rhoads is Japanese or not. Bolt neck black chrome hardware Duncan designed Jackson Floyd lo pro. Serial 9847957 dosent say Indonesia Korea or Chinese its a no series.

Sorry I can't add pictures from the phone alas

[Mudlark]

That's a Japanese number, but numbers can be swapped. Are you sure it's the original number?
Could be an early RR3 or an RX10D.
Post a pic if you want to be sure.

[jacksonw]

I think its the original it dosent look to have been altered the only thing missing is the back plate. I thought it was a lesser Indonesian at first. I'll have to post it when I get home. I also have been looking at a dx10 blue transparent 9852827 standard Jackson floyd. Dunno that its a Japanese pattern number. But can't remember is a dx-10 was Japanese. Sorry I'm rusty

[Mudlark]

Any 7 digit number beginning with 96, 97 or 98 will be Japanese. 6 digit serials are Japanese also, though some 6 digit numbers are USA.

[jacksonw]

OK I thought so I just couldn't remember. 200 the dx10 I feel was a bit more than it was worth. You can normally get Japanese here cheaper so I had to pass. If they don't sell it in a few weeks it will drop more. I'm just cheap and know how to work the store haha

[Mudlark]

Sometimes a newer DK2 with real Duncans or DKMG with real EMGs can be had for under $300 if you're patient.

[jacksonw]

Yeah I have this weird liking of trying to get Japanese cheap. Its like a challenge.

[jacksonw]

I have a slime green soloist new she got me for Xmas love it as it is no mods etc. Just a great guitar.

[Mudlark]

Depending on your area, craigslist offers some great deals on MIJ Jacksons. I know a trucker that consistently gobbles up MIJ guitars in the $2-300 range by checking craigslist along his travels. Good luck.