Serial number question for the Jackson Gods of Seemingly Endless Knowledge...

[Musician78]

I have an axe with 9615244. I snagged it from fleabay under my assumption that it was a KVX10.... but I think it is a KV3 (especially since it has only 22 frets). Any info?

Thanks,
-Justin

[rjohnstone]

Pics?
Serial indicates in was made in Japan.
22 frets would make it a KV3.

[Musician78]

I'll try to post some pics in a day or so. It just came in this morning and haven't had a chance to take any yet.

Any idea what year? I am quite sure they were only made for a couple of years, but can't recall.

[rjohnstone]

I believe they were only made from 97-99.
Then there is the short lived KV4 as well.

[toejam]

I believe they were only made from 97-99.
Then there is the short lived KV4 as well.

The KV3 is 22 frets with a bolt-on neck. The first version of the KV2 was also bolt-on with 22 frets (dot inlays), and it was also Japanese.
The KV4 was neck-thru with 24 frets.

Here's the catalog scans to check the years. http://audiozone.dk/cm/jackson-charv...cans.php?cat=3

[Musician78]

[rjohnstone]

Yep... that's a KV3.

[Musician78]

I thought so. I don't know how I missed that in the auction. It was not posted as anything more than a Jackson V, but I should have known by looking at the pictures. Regardless, it plays well, and the pickups sound better than expected, although I may eventually change them out. I am not unhappy.