How much were the 87-88 Jackson USA strats when they were new ?

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Were they the same price as a fender strat ?

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not even close. us fenders in 1988 listed from $650 for the "american standard" to $1k for "us vintage"

jackson strats in 1987 started at $1340 for single humbucker or $1440 for two pickups. and of course special finishes or graphics increased on top of that.

https://guitar-compare.com/wp-conten...-October-1.pdf

https://reverb.com/item/45784285-jac...rice-list-1987

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Holy Moly !!!!!....That translates to $4000 in 2023 dollars ....As a kid in 1987 i was making $3,35 an hour , that would have been a long long time saving up.