Help! GUITAR![views:9595][posts:25]___________________________________ [Jan 15,2007 9:21pm - gg allin ""] I have a guitar that I purchased used for $850.00 at guitar center about a year ago and I still haven't been able to find out what year it is. I've called several places about the serial code and I can't find it anywhere. I know that it's a japanese model cause it says professional but I don't know what year it is or how much it's worth. It says professional and xl on the headstock. I am selling this guitar so I need to know how much it's worth. If anyone is interested just reply and we'll talk about it. Here are some pics and the serial is j502521 i know some fucks are gonna reply with retarded things [img] [img] [img] |
| _______________________________ [Jan 15,2007 9:26pm - yummy ""] dude, of course people are going to say shit to you. You bought a guitar you know nothing about. What the fuck is the matter with you. $850. You are a fucking idiot. Not even GG would defend on this one. |
| ___________________________________ [Jan 15,2007 9:28pm - gg allin ""] hey it played nice in the store i dont give a fuck if it feels good it feels goood |
| _______________________________ [Jan 15,2007 9:32pm - yummy ""] Didn't you even think to look into it a bit more before purchasing it? I'm not the world's biggest cheapskate, but for $850 I wanna know everything about this guitar before buying it. Granted, it probably does play well. |
| _______________________________ [Jan 15,2007 9:38pm - Troll ""] Shit, GG Allin wouldn't even pay $850 for studio time. |
| _______________________________ [Jan 15,2007 9:42pm - yummy ""] right |
| ____________________________________________________ [Jan 15,2007 9:48pm - menstrual_sweatpants_disco ""] I'll give you the full $850 for it if you include the dirty laundry in the background. |
| _______________________________ [Jan 15,2007 9:51pm - Troll ""] hahaha |
| _____________________________ [Jan 15,2007 9:55pm - eli ""] probably made in the early 90s. made in japan, but to the USA model specs. basically it's the cheaper version of a usa soloist, but i'd buy it too. probably a rosewood fretboard and neckthrough? cant tell by the pictures. not sure if it's worth as much as you paid, but definitely worth around the 6-700 range to someone who would want it. |
| _______________________________ [Jan 15,2007 9:58pm - yummy ""] I looked on ebay but not much luck findind this particular model. Chances are that you paid a fair price. It's in good condition and most other soloists' are of high caliber. Too bad this is not an SL series. But, I'm sure you've said that to yourself. |
| ___________________________________ [Jan 15,2007 11:29pm - Niccolai ""] could be an N4. Check the wood after the 24th fret for a serial stamp, behind the headstock, in the controll cavity, and if it's not in one of those places it could be in the neck pocket or under a pickup. give me a picture of the heel and I'll be able to tell you |
| ___________________________________ [Jan 16,2007 12:23am - Niccolai ""] Soloist XL, Made in Japan (during the Pro series era). Equivalent to the Charvel Model 6 or 650XL. Should have a Rosewood board, and the JT-590 trem. Body is poplar, neck (through) is quartersawn maple, inlays are MOP shark-fins. Serial number will be after the last fret and be JXXXXX (the first X's should tell you the year). If it's gone, then it's probably had a re-fret at some stage. These guitars were made from 1990-95. As for what it's worth? I'm guessing $500-$700(max). Since the serial starts with a 5, it's probably a 95, as that's the absolute last year they made these guitars. Hope that helps. |
| ___________________________________ [Jan 16,2007 12:24am - Niccolai ""] It's also worth mentioning that they don't make guitars with inlays like that anymore because they are toxic and cause cancer. =) |
| __________________________________ [Jan 16,2007 7:34am - sinistas ""] Soloist XLs have been going for $500 recently on the bay. |
| ___________________________________ [Jan 16,2007 8:20am - dyingmuse ""] incert the serial # on the jackson websits, it could be stamped on the metal plate under the fretboard or as someone else said on the bottom of the fretboard. www.jacksonguitars.com |
| _________________________________________ [Jan 16,2007 8:27am - DreamingInExile ""] that's a decent call Dan, but if I'm not mistaken the Jackson website only has the USA serial numbers available for searching. |
| __________________________________ [Jan 16,2007 8:30am - sinistas ""] http://www.audiozone.dk/CatalogScans/JC1992/pages/JC1992Page06.htm There's a catalog scan from 92. |
| __________________________________ [Jan 16,2007 1:24pm - Niccolai ""] I'd go with Sinistas on this one. He's the one guy on this forum who probably knows more about jackson than me. |
| __________________________________ [Jan 16,2007 1:49pm - Sinistas ""] I'd seriously do research over a couple of weeks or expired auctions on ebay and find something you're comfortable with. Early 90s Japanese models have been going up recently due to a growing scarcity of said models as well as the skyrocketing USA prices. Niccolai - I've been enamored with Jackson since the lead guitarist in my old band bought a KV1. He later picked up a KV2, KE1F, 85 Rhoads Custom, and SLS. I'd kill for that collection. haha |
| _______________________________ [Jan 16,2007 5:51pm - yummy ""] I've had the same PS4 Performer for years and I'm still satisfied with it. |
| __________________________________ [Jan 16,2007 6:13pm - Niccolai ""] The PS4 is a much cheaper Japanese import. Mark Richards had one for years. it was used on all the TYAG and Strappado stuff. the stock pickups on those things were bogus though. [img] PS4s went for about 550-600 new. |
| _______________________________ [Jan 16,2007 6:16pm - yummy ""] Yes, I know, I was just saying I have yet to be let down with this guitar. Jackson's have always been of my favorites. I'd probably prefer the soloist, if it weren't white. |
| ______________________________________ [Jan 16,2007 6:18pm - diamond_dave ""] Niccolai said:The PS4 is a much cheaper Japanese import. PS4s went for about 550-600 new. i think that was his point |
| _______________________________ [Jan 16,2007 6:21pm - yummy ""] I had to change the pickups, you're right the stocks were shitty. |
| __________________________________ [Jan 16,2007 6:24pm - Niccolai ""] diamond_dave said:Niccolai said:The PS4 is a much cheaper Japanese import. PS4s went for about 550-600 new. i think that was his point Just pointing out that jacksons Japanese imports are rock solid, even the lower end models. |
| _______________________________________ [Jan 16,2007 10:42pm - diamond_dave ""] i agree with that, never played a Jackson that wasn't at least decent. |