Just got a Jackson PS3-T Rhodes for a project

[toejam]

I was gonna say, I didn't think the XL was out that early. I did have a Kelly XLR (reverse sharkfins and headstock), but I remembered it being somewhere around a '95 or '96. They were indeed great guitars.

[warlok]

No problem and I'm sure it doesn't make it any less awesome e a guitar!

[Jackson8090s]

Warloc, you're right, I was wrong, it's NOT a 94 it's a 95 XL Kelly.... My fucking memory is going.I Apologize for the mis-information.

[warlok]

That's what I was thinking. I have seen some people say their's was a '93 and had the squared plate. But never a '94 with the angled one.

[toejam]

I thought all the 93-94 had the squared back corners, not the angled ones like yours..

The squared baseplate on the JT-580LP was only available in '94. His Kelly is, obviously, not a '94 if the trem is rounded off.

[warlok]

I thought all the 93-94 had the squared back corners, not the angled ones like yours..

[Jackson8090s]

I have the same Kelly except mine is a 94 with the squared baseplate JT580LP. Awesome guitar! Only bolt-on Jackson I still have and no plans to have it leave..

Mine is also 94 with JT580LP , it's my daily player. \m/

[warlok]

I have the same Kelly except mine is a 94 with the squared baseplate JT580LP. Awesome guitar! Only bolt-on Jackson I still have and no plans to have it leave..

[Jackson8090s]

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[Jackson8090s]

Ok, I measured the sustain block and came up with 32 mm. (or 1.25 inches) the cavity has more room for a bigger block like 37mm , 42mm would probably be really tight or touch the sides. I'm going to talk to a luthier friend of mine today on this nut issue and see what he can tell me. If it needs to be modified he will do it. More later, thanks guys.

[artonsafari]

My MIK PS3-T is an ok guitar. I've messed with it a little, should probably mess with it more and I'd possibly play it more. I bought it as a 2nd real cheap due to a cosmetic blem on the back side in the paint. Not thrilled with the control layout, had to shim the nut, need to rewire the whole thing.

[Jackson8090s]

Here are some better shots of the Kelly XL Professional, Rhoads Performer , Dean DIME V 255 Explosion.

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[MartinBarre]

Any time I've had a genuine Floyd nut it's been much deeper than the import/licensed ones. I always just end up either re-using the original or buying an import one.

[Jackson8090s]

Should be '95 maybe '96. They were initially Korean, but production moved to Japan shortly after. Can't be 100% accurate, but I'd say the Korean models lasted a year or two.

I can't promise you'll find anything on a Korean model, but if you remove the neck and check the pocket/neck heel you may find date stamps.

I'll pop it off and take a look today, I have a couple days off to do some searching. Thanks for all your help Mudlark. Update: No markings on the heal or body heh.

[Jackson8090s]

85 ain't shit. Woodruff rd however...

If you're around this area, you've probably seen me at GC.

Probably, been there a few times.