Incoming... DK1 score!

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

Since my blue refin'ed '88 got ripped off I've been looking for a replacement for "old Blue." I wanted a bolt-on, pointy-head. Would have preferred a Charvel, and a reverse headstock. Good fucking luck, right?

I considered a DK1, but quickly found that Jackson had discontinued both Cobalt Blue and Dark Metallic Blue, last year I think.

So, some guy had a blue DK1 listed on Ebay for a long time... Looks like Dark Metallic Blue to me, but I suppose it could be Cobalt Blue. I like both, don't really care - it's blue, it's a DK1.

Ad says it's "new" or "as new" "never been played" etc. but I think his price is a little high, I guess the market agreed, it wouldn't sell for him. And I guess most people who want a pointy guitar with EMG's probably want flat black or exploding zombie skulls or something like that anyway. :dunno:

So last night, I decide I'm going to make him a fair offer, and he accepts! As-new DK1 in a discontinued finish. It's a pretty good deal... Should be here next week. Guy's feedback is 100% so I'm hoping it's as advertised, but the original "old Blue" had been dropped on a cement floor from 3' off the ground by my idiot friend about 5 minutes after I made the mistake of selling it to him, so I'm sure this one's gotta be in better shape unless UPS gets really stupid with it.

Looking forward to New Guitar Day!

[wilkinsi]

Congrats! Remember to post pics when she arrives!

[gordomenz]

Do you mind if I ask what you paid for it? There are 2 DK1's at my local L&M right now, both of them are black. However, they are made in USA guitars. One of them is used, has no spring cover and LOOKS like it's used. Listed at $1499. The other doesn't have a used tag , but looks newer. Also does NOT come with a hard case or a whammy bar. Also listed at $1499. I'd love to own a USA Jackson, but if I'm going to pay $1499 I'd want a neck thru, not a bolt on. And if I'm going to pay that money, it had better come with a hard case, build tag, whammy bar and everything else. So obiously asking $1499 for these guitars is way to much right?

[ZZB]

Congratulations on your new Dinky! I want one too.

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

Do you mind if I ask what you paid for it? There are 2 DK1's at my local L&M right now, both of them are black. However, they are made in USA guitars. One of them is used, has no spring cover and LOOKS like it's used. Listed at $1499. The other doesn't have a used tag , but looks newer. Also does NOT come with a hard case or a whammy bar. Also listed at $1499. I'd love to own a USA Jackson, but if I'm going to pay $1499 I'd want a neck thru, not a bolt on. And if I'm going to pay that money, it had better come with a hard case, build tag, whammy bar and everything else. So obiously asking $1499 for these guitars is way to much right?

A lot less than $1499... That's robbery for a used DK1. Shit for another $200 you could easily get a brand new one.

DK1's are all USA made... DK1's price new is really close to the equivalent finish in a Soloist. They do go for a little more than the equivalent Soloist used just because of rarity.

I mean, you can find 5 used black Soloists any day of the week on Ebay, easily, but good luck finding one black DK1. Still, no fucking way I'd pay $1499 for a used one, though, even mint. And, no case or tremolo bar makes me think "stolen." :dunno:

If I'm interpreting the condition properly I would not pay more than $1150 - $1200 for those. Even then, that's probably too much in this market, but... They are somewhat hard to find used.

[kamelot101]

I once found a used DK1 in black at guitar center for $1000. It was there for a few months and I couldn't get them to go below $900. Finally I went back and I guess some one took the volume knob and the locking pieces from the nut. They sold it to me for $700 out the door because of the missing stuff. Unfortunately I had to sell it due to the bad economy affecting my business.

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

Well, FedEx should be dropping this off tomorrow... Boss agreed to let me work from home (awesome boss!) so I'll be there to get it (signature required).

[Gibsonmac]

Ooh, Nice one dude... Love DK1's, I'm eyeing a black flames one ATM.

[Grandturk]

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTT!!! So... will you have Mike Learn paint some exploding zombie skulls on it?

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

Actually I am seriously considering having some Exploding Zombie Skull work performed by the esteemed Mr. Learn in the future.

Not on this guitar, though.

- Pointy-head
- Dinky body
- Blue (not trans)
- Shark fins
- Floyd

I can't change these variables or the equation won't solve properly for "Old Blue."

By the way, "Old Blue" is actually a really stupid joke that is only amusing to me... I refer to anything I own that is blue as "Old Blue" because it annoys my wife, she never knows what the hell I'm talking about.

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

Ooh, Nice one dude... Love DK1's, I'm eyeing a black flames one ATM.

I had a Black Ghost Flames DK1... Loved that guitar. It was my first USA Jackson!

[wilkinsi]

I got Black Ghost Flames, just not on a DK1. Nice finish. But I gotta have a graphic by Mike Learn, dammit.

[Grandturk]

By the way, "Old Blue" is actually a really stupid joke that is only amusing to me... I refer to anything I own that is blue as "Old Blue" because it annoys my wife, she never knows what the hell I'm talking about.

I suggest that the next time she wears anything blue - particularly if she doubles up (blue jeans + blue shirt - or worse - jeans + denim shirt) - you proceed to call her "Old Blue."

That's funny shit right there.

[MakeAJazzNoiseHere]

I suggest that the next time she wears anything blue - particularly if she doubles up (blue jeans + blue shirt - or worse - jeans + denim shirt) - you proceed to call her "Old Blue."

That's funny shit right there.

[RacerX]

Do you mind if I ask what you paid for it? There are 2 DK1's at my local L&M right now, both of them are black. However, they are made in USA guitars. One of them is used, has no spring cover and LOOKS like it's used. Listed at $1499. The other doesn't have a used tag , but looks newer. Also does NOT come with a hard case or a whammy bar. Also listed at $1499. blah blah blah

A lot less than $1499... That's robbery for a used DK1. Shit for another $200 you could easily get a brand new one.

DK1's are all USA made... DK1's price new is really close to the equivalent finish in a Soloist. They do go for a little more than the equivalent Soloist used just because of rarity.

I mean, you can find 5 used black Soloists any day of the week on Ebay, easily, but good luck finding one black DK1. Still, no fucking way I'd pay $1499 for a used one, though, even mint.

Er, guys, I'm thinking gordomenz is in Canada, eh?

"L&M" = Long & McQuade ? A Canadian music store.

So, your money estimates are off :idea:

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