06 dk2 info

[johnnyninja]

Hey guys,

I'm new to the Jackson world and need a little info. I'm looking for another guitar to add to my rg1570 and so far haven't come up with anything I've bonded with. Had a prs se and sold it and I'm currently selling my Fender lite ash special. I want something on par with the quality of my RG. Based on my search of this forum and others the dk2 seems to be a decent axe. I'm not concerned about pickup, finish, or trem comparison but the actual quality of the fret work. Everything else is either subjective or can be replaced.

I have the opportunity to pick up what I believe to be an 06 dk2 (blue swirl and chrome hardware) that has been stored for most of it's life and could probably pick it up for a little over 300. Any thoughts from the experienced? I can hold out for a dozen other guitars but if I should jump on this based on your opinions, I probably will.

Thanks

Thanks

[Johnnyryche]

The DK2 line are solid guitars. All of the ones that I have played had good fret work. I prefer the DK2M with the maple fingerboard and black sharkfins. If the guitar is in great shape, $300 is a pretty fair price.

[johnnyninja]

Thanks for the info.

[johnnyninja]

Is there any difference between 05 and 06 models?

[DonP]

Hey guys,

I'm new to the Jackson world and need a little info. I'm looking for another guitar to add to my rg1570 and so far haven't come up with anything I've bonded with. Had a prs se and sold it and I'm currently selling my Fender lite ash special. I want something on par with the quality of my RG. Based on my search of this forum and others the dk2 seems to be a decent axe. I'm not concerned about pickup, finish, or trem comparison but the actual quality of the fret work. Everything else is either subjective or can be replaced.

I have the opportunity to pick up what I believe to be an 06 dk2 (blue swirl and chrome hardware) that has been stored for most of it's life and could probably pick it up for a little over 300. Any thoughts from the experienced? I can hold out for a dozen other guitars but if I should jump on this based on your opinions, I probably will.

Thanks

Thanks

My name is not Johnny () but if you are into Ibanez, why not get an RG1550?

I'm just saying if you are picky for a certain brand, you migh not be happy unless you stick with it.

DK2's are good, but if you was a real good comparison, try a DK1.

[johnnyninja]

I like the ibby neck but would like something a little different just to have some variety. My budget is around 800 so MIA is out of reach unless I found a deal for used.

You could always change your name

[DonP]

Is there any difference between 05 and 06 models?

There was a hardware upgrade and electronics were upgraded too. The older ones had chrome hardware and Duncan Designed pickups. The newer ones had black hardware and real Seymour Duncan pickups.

[johnnyninja]

ok. Then it's an 05 and not an 06. Thanks.

[RacerX]

ok. Then it's an 05 and not an 06. Thanks.

Post the ser #

[johnnyninja]

Serial Number is 9694xxx. Look like a '96 based on that.

[RacerX]

Serial Number is 9694xxx. Look like a '96 based on that.

Nope! That is a 2003 ser #

[johnnyninja]

Thanks for the help. I had found a chart that let me to believe it was older.

[RacerX]

Thanks for the help. I had found a chart that let me to believe it was older.

Oh yeah? Where is this chart?

[johnnyninja]

http://www.jcfonline.com/threads/101353-Import-Serial-Number-Country-of-Origin-FAQ

under where it has the 7 digit numbers.

[Rich#6]

http://www.jcfonline.com/threads/101...-of-Origin-FAQ

under where it has the 7 digit numbers.

That parts very wrong. It started in 96 but the first 2 digits don't change by year. Ron keeps a data base and can estimate when it was made.