Ngd dk2m

[Newc]

Ah, I see you're new. MIJ bolt on serials started a new numbering system around 1996, when they started with 960xxxx, but then went in order, so you can date them by ser #. There are several threads on this. 967-969xxxx is 2003, etc. I think they were around 986xxxx by the time Japan production ended recently. So you can see why some (hate to use this word, but) newbies may initially think their "98x" serial is from 1998, etc.

I really wish they would've used an easier format where the first 2 numbers were the year. Or at least publish the internal info on how their serials relate to date of manufacture.

I'm amazed you've been able to keep track of all this over the years. I finally had to give it up because there was just too much going on with them, when a more simple approach would have worked just fine.

[RacerX]

I really wish they would've used an easier format where the first 2 numbers were the year. Or at least publish the internal info on how their serials relate to date of manufacture.

Definitely agree with you there, Newc!

I'm amazed you've been able to keep track of all this over the years. I finally had to give it up because there was just too much going on with them, when a more simple approach would have worked just fine.

Aw shucks,,,,there are actually a couple of other guys who have way more detailed reference sheets than I. You & I & those 2 guys should all collaborate on a definitive database, like that USA Charvel guy's chart.

[Newc]

At this point I'd only be able to say which necks will and will not work with a given body through the years. The stuff I remember about serials is dwindling more each day

[RacerX]

there are actually a couple of other guys who have way more detailed reference sheets than I.

Johnnyryche is one of them I'm sure...

I'll have to peruse some old s/n threads and do a call to action!

Now we just heard that Jackson is contracting with a factory in IndoNESIA for a new import Jackson line! Sheesh, another s/n format to remember!

[Johnnyryche]

Johnnyryche is one of them I'm sure...

My log is only USA select numbers. I never tried tracking any of the various import numbers. I guess if I start now, I might have a decent import log in about 10 years.

[wilkinsi]

Man, I really want a DK2M! Congrats on the score!

That's not a Warrior either

[Anders]

That's not a Warrior either

Haha, I knew I just should've kept my mouth shut!

[toejam]

Nice score. Looks great with or without the stripes.