CS Jackson and their serial numbers

[JacksonRR]

Hi guys.
Sometimes I see a CS Jackson (with custom shop logo on the headstock) with serial number starting at U0*****
According official Jackson web site, they says that CS guitar should have serial starting with J letter. Could some1 clear this things out?
Thanks.

[charvel750]

In the old days there were a few times that happened but in the last few years we're seeing it more and more. A lot of times there will be a Production USA that later gets painted and becomes "Custom" so the original U serial number is there. Keep in mind too that any Rhoads Custom is "RR" and not "J" although there a few mistakes with that.

[Nidec]

The only thing you can be sure about custom shops are the ones with J, JA, RR serials.

[Newc]

I always wondered if the "U" serial Customs were actually grabbed from the "U" stock, given whatever "Customization" (paint, etc) and then marked up to CS pricing? Shouldn't a CS's price hike include better wood/attention to detail than a USA Select? I mean, you can't improve on perfection, but you can sure as hell make sure of it.

[Corpsegrinder88]

I think Matts Right!

[xenophobe]

I always wondered if the "U" serial Customs were actually grabbed from the "U" stock, given whatever "Customization" (paint, etc) and then marked up to CS pricing? Shouldn't a CS's price hike include better wood/attention to detail than a USA Select? I mean, you can't improve on perfection, but you can sure as hell make sure of it.

Knowing Jackson... it's probably a bit of both. Sometimes they just screw up and put the wrong number on it and other times they grab a finished USA select to customize.

But, putting the serial number on the guitar used to be one of the last steps before shipping... not sure about now.

[toejam]

Keep in mind too that any Rhoads Custom is "RR" and not "J" although there a few mistakes with that.

There was also a Soloist that mistakenly got the RR stamp.

[RacerX]

There was also a Soloist that mistakenly got the RR stamp.

Yeah, it was on eBay "RARE!!! LQQK!!!!"

[toejam]

LOL Was it on ebay? I thought Jim Shine or someone else here had it awhile ago.

[RacerX]

I was just kidding (referencing Chad's threads about overused phrases)

[fishhead785]

I just found out that a guitar I acquired last month is a custom shop piece. Does anyone here have access to a serial number index? I was told when I purchased it that it was an artist's guitar but have no supporting documentation. Thanks

[Corpsegrinder88]

I just found out that a guitar I acquired last month is a custom shop piece. Does anyone here have access to a serial number index? I was told when I purchased it that it was an artist's guitar but have no supporting documentation. Thanks

Post a pic

[fishhead785]

Will post a pic as soon as I get a chance. It is a bolt on Archtop....mahogany body with flame maple top cherry burst finish. 3+3 matching headstock ebony board no markers. Recessed Wilkinson tremolo...volume/tone/3 way w/ mini toggle.Chrome pickup bezels, HH setup. No neck plate. No custom shop logo.serial #J6238
I have no idea what the mini toggle is for.