Import Serial Number / Country of Origin FAQ

[Number Of The Priest]

That's a DKMGFF (Flame Fingerboard). It's not from 1996. The MG Series didn't debut until 2002, and specifically the DKMGFF only appeared in the Jackson catalogs starting 2003 and never appeared in the 2006 catalog (the year when the MG Series' EMG-HZ pickups were replaced with active EMGs). Therefore it's early 2000s. To confirm, remove the neck and look for date stamps on the neck heel an in the neck pocket. Japanese Jacksons of this era tend to have their manufacture dates indicated well in this manner.

One interesting thing to note, the 2003 catalog lists the DKMGFF as being equipped with a JT580LP (Low Profile) bridge but the bridge on your guitar is clearly a standard JT580 (not Low Profile). Your chrome knobs are also not original (MG Series never came with chrome hardware) but they should be easy to swap with black knobs if you wanted to restore the "original" appearance.

In my opinion $500 is high, but if you want the guitar, don't let me dissuade you.

[luria]

Thanks for the info Number Of The Priest, I really appreciate it. I'm going to pass on this one as it seems has been tinkered with, the knobs I don't mind, but the bridge... The 7 digit serial fooled me though.
Thanks again!

[abibok]

Hello all. I am little confusion. I have Jackson Dinky DXMG(? or not) and I don't know right country of origin. Photo below. All parts says that it's DXMG: production year - 2001(first two digit), old tremolo system JT-500(installed on DXMG only in 2001), EMG HZ pickups, reversed headstock, BUT guitar have 8-digit serial number 01060901. Is it MII or MIJ? https://yadi.sk/i/7jvB2KcMF6W8Xw https://yadi.sk/i/97ezq4eBaDufrA https://yadi.sk/i/nI3NwOno0_iSVw https://yadi.sk/i/_r9L5FlYWT2O9A https://yadi.sk/i/N9F75_TBtOyRmQ

[alessandroarzilli]

Hello, so according to the first post's sceheme, a bolt-on Kelly with Duncan Designed humbuckers, chrome hardware, EDS finish, serial number 9693743 means that is was made in 1996, right? ALso means September, n. 3743 of the batch?

[Number Of The Priest]

Hello, so according to the first post's sceheme, a bolt-on Kelly with Duncan Designed humbuckers, chrome hardware, EDS finish, serial number 9693743 means that is was made in 1996, right? ALso means September, n. 3743 of the batch?

No, with that era of Japanese Jacksons, the guitars have serial numbers that do not correlate with any dates. With those specs, your guitar is probably 2002 to 2006. For a more precise identification, remove the neck and look for the date stamps on the neck heel and in the neck pocket.

[alessandroarzilli]

[...] remove the neck and look for the date stamps on the neck heel and in the neck pocket.

Hello, Thanks for answering me. I will try to investigate as soon as possible,I'm just a bit afraid to remove the neck...any particular rule I should follow to not damage anything?

[Number Of The Priest]

Do it next time you change strings. Removing the neck is easy. Reattaching it is also easy but may need minor realignment, in which case, follow the simple directions in this video.

[alessandroarzilli]

Thanks again soo much

[Babazon]

I am looking at a black soloist with floyd rose special, rosewood fretboard with binding and serial 1104034
EMGs but no special battery compartment
india slx ?

[Number Of The Priest]

Very likely India SLX as you guessed. If you link some photos, that might help to visually confirm.

[Babazon]

Thank you Priest

Here: https://imgur.com/a/fiYRNUW

The number seemed familiar because I had bought a similar natural soloist with 7 digits serial, and it had taken 3 weeks of googling just to track down the model.

[luria]

HI there folks.

Still looking for that guitar...

This seller claims this is a DKMGT. Serial checks, but I will really appreciate your insights...

serial-> 9783007 asks for 600 USD

Thanks!!

[metalhobo]

$600 is really steep. i'd guess it would sell for half that (in the us), maybe a bit more with hardshell case.

[luria]

Ty metalhobo. Both buyer and seller are from Spain, I do agree that price is in quite high. It comes with a hard case. I think I can negotiate to 500$ but my main concern if it really is a made in japan guitar and if it has been tinkered with.

Thanks!

[Number Of The Priest]

Yes, DKMGT made between 2006-2011. All stock.