Import Kelly

[DalyTek]

I found a Kelly that could be a possible purchase, but all I have so far is the serial number (J010451)

Can anyone tell me anything from the serial number? I'm guessing approximate year?
Would it be a KE3 or a different model? I'll update with more info and any pics as I get them.

Thanks for any help!

[ralph]

Sounds like a nech-thru model, or a bolt on that had no neck plate (i.e. screw inserts instead)

Kelly Pro, or Kelly XL maybe

Would not take it to be a KE3

Maybe get some pics

[Devotee]

With a serial number starting with J doesn't that mean it's a USA model?

[Codex]

Sounds like a Professional PRO like ralph said, but I didn't think Kellys were available until later on (around 93/94 or so). I could be wrong though. That serial would put it at 1990. Definately some pics would help (or other info like neck-thru/bolt on, ebony/rosewood, etc).

[ralph]

With a serial number starting with J doesn't that mean it's a USA model?

No, only Jxxxx are USA's, Japanese neck-thru's can have a J serial with more digits, Japanese Neck-thru Charvels can have a C serial

[levantin]

My ke3 has no neck plate and the sticker on the back of the headstock says J008027. Probably a ke3, if the serial numbers progress through the years. In this case, I'd guess 97, maybe 96 as from 98 onwards they have neck plates.

[ralph]

Ah, didnt realise the early KE3's '96/'97 had no neck plates

Probably will say "Professional" on the headstock

Cheers

[Codex]

forgot about those. here's an XLR with that type of serial

http://audiozone.dk/guitargallery/?content%2FJackson_Charvel_Photo_Tank%2FJackson_Kelly_XLR%2FJackson_Kelly_XLR_J005973_02.jpg

[DalyTek]

Thanks for all the info, guys. As soon as I hear back from the seller, I will hopefully have a definite answer as to what it is.

[toejam]

Probably a KE3. Though, if it's got binding and real MOP inlays, it's an XL (or XLR if reverse MOP inlays and reverse headstock).

[levantin]

It should have reverse inlays and a regular headstock though.

[DalyTek]

Dude sold it out from under me. Sometimes I hate Craigslisters....
Thanks again for all the help guys!