Jackson KV1 Mustaine

[Axewielder]

Also, do USA models have a 'J' in front of the serial numbers? That should tell him that its Japanese and not made in USA. I remember my SLSMG used to have a J in the front but my SL2HT's had a U in the front.

The JXXXX numbers are USA while the JXXXXXX ones (like this one) are MIJ. I told her that, but she was unimpressed.

[levantin]

Also, do USA models have a 'J' in front of the serial numbers? That should tell him that its Japanese and not made in USA. I remember my SLSMG used to have a J in the front but my SL2HT's had a U in the front.

USA production models are UO (since 1990), serials starting with J, JA and RR are custom. All these have 4 digits after the letters.

As Axewielder said, the MIJ/Pro neckthroughs have J + six digit serials.

[emperor_black]

Got it! Thanks Larry and levantin. BTW, what's the big idea serializing with J's. U, I can understand...for USA, but why J for guitars built in the USA?

[Axewielder]

why J for guitars built in the USA?

Always wondered that, hopefully somebody will chime in who knows.

[Brooke]

Always wondered that, hopefully somebody will chime in who knows.

Aren't the custom shop USA guitars built under J serial numbers?

[emperor_black]

oh...J for Jackson?? Before japan came into the picture??

[memphiskat]

I used "ask seller a question" and gave her the same info you guys did. Just put a little honey on it :-) She responded in kind and said that she changed the ebay listing, but I noticed the starting price hasn't changed. It's still a nice guitar, if it was a good deal...

[Glave]

So what's this really worth? Maybe about half the opening bid?

[Brooke]

So what's this really worth? Maybe about half the opening bid?

they were around 1600 new. plus tax..

[Glave]

they were around 1600 new. plus tax..

Not the point. My Model 6 was around 1400 new. Picked it up for 450 on EBay. Wondering what the street value now of the KV is. Figure around 600.

[Brooke]

Not the point. My Model 6 was around 1400 new. Picked it up for 450 on EBay. Wondering what the street value now of the KV is. Figure around 600.

It a rare guitar...

They could sell for what ever people are willing ot pay. I've seen them sell anywhere between $1200 and $2000 if they are in mint condition.

[zeegler]

Not the point. My Model 6 was around 1400 new. Picked it up for 450 on EBay. Wondering what the street value now of the KV is. Figure around 600.

Nah, the Pros go for almost as much as the USAs. This one looks beat. Probably $800-900