Neck Heel and Pocket Scribbles

[cullenszoo]

New to the forum here, Is there a resident guru who can tell me what all the scribbles and stamps mean on my Kelly's neck and pocket? I got the 2003 year it was made and the KE3 model but what about the 6.2 and other markings? I'm sure a couple are QC but have no clue on the rest.

[cullenszoo]

Also, is that a quarter saw neck. I don't believe they were for that model but you never know what can sneak in.

[Carbuff]

I think the 6.7 on the neck and the 6.2 in the pocket are the dates of manufacture of those parts. June 2nd and june 7th.

[Frfurter]

Also, is that a quarter saw neck. I don't believe they were for that model but you never know what can sneak in.

That neck is rift sawn (growth rings 30-60 degrees).

The growth rings would be at 90 degrees (to your fretboard in this case) if it was quarter sawn.

[cullenszoo]

That neck is rift sawn (growth rings 30-60 degrees).

The growth rings would be at 90 degrees (to your fretboard in this case) if it was quarter sawn.

Cool, I hadn't really heard of the difference until recently. Thanks