I'm trying to find a Japanese Dinky

[GeneticWeapon]

I haven't owned a guitar since I was a teenager, and I had to pawn those off to pay rent due to being young and irresponsible. Now, being in my 40's and paying most of my paycheck to child support, I want a jackson really bad but I don't have a lot of money. You guys seem to be fond of mij jackson's when it comes to imports, and I found a dude locally who has one with a reverse headstock, which is something I've always dreamed of owning. I've seen the guitar briefly and can tell you that it has emg hz pickups,(non overdrive) off-white binding, and a jackson fr trem on it. I wasn't smart enough to write down the serial # but will do that today because i'm going to play it later. If I post the serial# here can you guys tell me if it's an mij?

[Cygnus X1]

If the number starts with "9", you're on the right track.
Usually.

Take time to browse the Import Jackson section and read the posts already there.
You will be thus be properly "girded for battle".



Oh, and look out for Peeps.

[GeneticWeapon]

Thank you for your reply, I'm heading out to play the guitar right now. The only thing I've gathered from the forums is that peeps somehow go in your butt. If it's the marshmallow peeps we're talking about, then you all are some odd fellows.

[Cygnus X1]

Locker room stuff, don't fret about it.

[GeneticWeapon]

If the number starts with "9", you're on the right track.
Usually.

Oh god please tell me I did good..




The guitar plays good, there's no sign of fret wear at all and only a couple of minor dings. The guy was using a guitar stand thankfully and the tip of the headstock was nearly perfect. I got the guitar and a nice gig bag with a big fender logo on it for $250 bucks. He wanted $300 for it originally, but I think hanging out and drinking beer with him for over an hour made him like me.




Other than it being a dk, I have no idea what year or model this thing is. The guy I got it from didn't know either. Hopefully it's worth $250 but to me it definitely is, the action is lower than any guitar I've ever owned and there's no bad spots in the neck that I've found. I've heard you guys say some negative things about these hz pickups, and I'm pretty sure I agree with you. They're not very crunchy

I really appreciate this forum and I think I will learn a lot by reading ya'lls posts. I'm really excited about my guitar so I'm going to go play it. Thanks again

[matt_gu3]

Classic black. Looks good man.

[Force]

Just a guess based on one in a local store that's identical, i'd say a DKMG from 09. RacerX will chime in soon enough with the correct info. Good price.

[Cygnus X1]

DKMG would not have full sharkies AFAIK.
Would be piranhas?

But yes, good deal.
No one does black as well as Jackson.

[BayRocker]

Not a DKMG, those have Piranhas.
With the full sharkies, I'm guessing DXMG.

[straycat]

HZ's aren't bad I have them in my SLSMG and they sound great.
You made a great deal at that price IMO.

[GeneticWeapon]

Thank you guys for the nice words, it's very much appreciated. I have tried using google image search to figure out which model it is, but I didn't get far.

Before I decided to buy used, I went to the gc here in oklahoma city just to see if there was anything new I could afford. Thinking that something in the X series would be right up my alley, I pulled a snow white kelly off the wall and strummed it a bit. One of the frets on it was sharp on the bottom and sticking out just slightly past the fretboard.. it was a bit disheartening to see. I showed it to a salesperson that was near me and he was put off that I was bothering him with it. I know it must be hectic for them down there on the weekends, but that guitar needed to be looked at.

[Scooter]

It is definately a DXMG, I have one in GMG, but swapped the pups, didn't care for them. They are nice players, really nice. Basswood body, rosewood board, MOTO inlays. You did good for the price IMO. I've never had a problem with the LFR other than the arm getting loose enough to swing freely. An X2N in the bridge brought mine to life.

[VitaminG]

Not a DKMG, those have Piranhas.

and an arched top.

as everyone has said, DXMG. Congrats and welcome!

[GeneticWeapon]

Thanks guys!.. guitar forums weren't around when I last played, it's really neat to be able to get tips and just chatter with other guitar players while I'm giving my fingers a break

[warlok]

Here's the actual info if you're interested. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guita...-guitar/520315
Nice guitar and good price. And welcome!!