Based on the image provided, your guitar is a 1998 Jackson Flying V style guitar (either a King V or a Randy Rhoads model) manufactured in the legendary Chushin Gakki factory in Japan. [1]Serial Number BreakdownYour serial number J809017 provides specific details regarding its origin and production:

  • The "J" Prefix: Confirms the instrument is part of Jackson's Japanese-made imports.
  • The "8" Digit: Decodes directly to 1998 as the year of manufacture.
  • 09017: Represents the sequential production number at the factory.
  • "MADE IN JAPAN": Printed clearly below the serial number, verifying it was built during Jackson's highly respected era of Japanese craftsmanship. [1, 2]

Visual CluesThe headstock features the iconic pointed, angular triangle shape unique to Jackson's V models. The Grover-style sealed tuning machines and the clean Alpine/Classic White finish match the configurations of high-tier Jackson imports from the late 1990s. [1]What kind of pickups (e.g., Duncan Designed or Seymour Duncan) are loaded into the body? Let me know if you would like help identifying the exact model name or if you need help finding parts to restore it!AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses 1991 Gibson 67 Flying V Specs - Classic White | Tone WolfTone WolfJackson Serial Numbers : r/JacksonGuitars - RedditReddit·r/JacksonGuitarsJackson serial numbers - guitarinside.comguitarinside.com

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Listed4 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
  • Flying V MIJ Lawsuit era
Model
  • Flying V
Finish
  • Alpine White
Categories
Year
  • 1980s
Made In
  • Japan
Body Type
  • Solid Body

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