Is this a PCx Import?

[frankfurter]

Howdy group - first post, think I read the rules, so here goes.

I bought this back in Austin in the late 90's, they said it was a Phil Collen. I'm relatively certain whatever it is it's an import, but I'm having trouble identifying this guitar. Great color, plays well, sounds so-so, but considering selling it. However, don't know what it is!

Serial is 9614991, which I'm guessing is a 1996.

Sorry for the google links, guess I'm too new to post inline.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/EM7WtThnVr2UC9abA

https://photos.app.goo.gl/EUp3m34FrYoxeWeJ8

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZDE5gAEHkAr3P62K6

https://photos.app.goo.gl/AGZkJyfJsNbH6MaS6

[toejam]

Looks like a PC-3, made in Japan.

[rjohnstone]

Yep. Early PC3. Approximately 1998-1999
Later versions had a JT-580LP trem.

[frankfurter]

Yep. Early PC3. Approximately 1998-1999
Later versions had a JT-580LP trem.

Thanks, Toejam and Rick! Wouldn't the 96xxxxxxx serial number indicate 1996?

[frankfurter]

Thanks, Toejam and Rick! Wouldn't the 96xxxxxxx serial number indicate 1996?

I also was able to find this ebay listing thanks to the model designation help!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jackson-PC-3-PC3-Very-Rare-Wilkinson-trem-Transparent-Green-Japan-MIJ-Excellent-/123444226149?nma=true&si=tt8n9lLlqahI%252F0xHu%252BTwtkAsNyU%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

That one went for $729 including shipping, due to the "extremely rare green color with wilkinson trem". lol. Don't know about that, but if it sells, hey, why not! Now I'm not sure I want to let it go...ha.

Thanks again, group.

[rjohnstone]

Thanks, Toejam and Rick! Wouldn't the 96xxxxxxx serial number indicate 1996?

In your case, no. Yes, 96xxxxx started in 1996, but they ran sequentially past 1999.
The PC3 with the Wilkinson trem was only made for two years. 1998/99.
They switched to the JT-580LP in 2000.