Jackson KV1 -97

[Todd Jackson]

Hello King V fans! I have a black KV 1 Dave Mustaine from -97. I bought it, Jackson built it. Serialnumber is U0 37 10.
Don´t know if I got the wrong colour because I remember from the catalog that the two colours were natural korina or black pearl. How does "black pearl" look like? Does it have flakes in it? Is it even possible to have something different from the catalog without going trough the custom shop?

[Brian]

Hello King V fans! I have a black KV 1 Dave Mustaine from -97. I bought it, Jackson built it. Serialnumber is U0 37 10.
Don´t know if I got the wrong colour because I remember from the catalog that the two colours were natural korina or black pearl. How does "black pearl" look like? Does it have flakes in it? Is it even possible to have something different from the catalog without going trough the custom shop?

The KV1's were available in Black, Black Pearl, Transparent Black (Korina), and Natural (Korina).

Black Pearl looks like a darker version of Gun Metal Grey. No flakes.

[The Mitch]

Bur black pearl looks a bit metallic

[Todd Jackson]

Ok, thank you. Then my guitar is simply black. Do anyone now how many KV1 they made that year (-97). I´ve heard something like 200. And how much is it worth..? It´s just standing in my closet nowadays... Try Ebay?

[V-man]

Pics!!!

[Todd Jackson]

V-man, you want pictures of my KV1? You have to wait a couple of days till a get a hold of a good camera. My friend can help me...

[The Mitch]

Don't sell her! She will be very sad and turn to an EMO!

[Todd Jackson]

You really think so..? EMO!? I´ve been thinking of selling her for a couple of years but it never happened. It´s the best guitar I´ve ever had but she just works for Megadeth riffs. To be honest she doesn´t have any character to the sound...

I live in Sweden and we have very dry winters and moisty summers and the guitar has NEVER been adjusted for twelve years. I´ve just been replacing the strings and cleaning her up at the same time.
Nowadays I´m more into Telecasters and crunchy sound. But sometimes when I want to have a really "clean" and fast solo she´s the best though... So maybe I will regret selling her...

[toejam]

Black Pearl looks like a darker version of Gun Metal Grey. No flakes.

They're both metallic colors and have flakes, just very light.

[Evil Homer]

i'll take it...

[jcm800x]

I'd try some different pick-ups before selling it, maybe a more vintage style pick-up is more your flavor. It would be hard to part with your best player

[Todd Jackson]

I'd try some different pick-ups before selling it, maybe a more vintage style pick-up is more your flavor. It would be hard to part with your best player

You´re absolutly right in that point. Wy haven´t I thought of that?:idea:

[Todd Jackson]

i'll take it...

Have to really think it over... Like always when it comes to selling my best girlfriend:think: