Grover Jackson obviously wanted a large scale Japanese production of selected models from the current US Custom Shop. "Gakki" translates to "Musical Instruments". He went through the Japanese trading company Kyowa-Shokai, who subcontracted with the Chushin Gakki factory, who build the instruments. The most famous and sought after imports ever made under the Jackson brand name, were the 1990-1995 guitars coming from a product facility in Japan, established by company president Grover Jackson around 1984-1985. See more DA models here and also check out the 1993 Grover Jackson catalogue.Ĭhushin Gakki, Kyowa-Shokai, Grover Jackson
Specifications here.įor the Japanese market only: The Grover Jackson Doug Aldrich model designed by Itaru Kanno. The most expensive Jackson Import produced back then, listed at $2450. The 12th anniversary Jackson Archtop Ltd. The 1990-91 catalogue, introducing the Jackson Professional Series. The engraving started in early 1992, so there are 1992 serialized Pro's out there with no engraving (J 2 xxxxx = 199 2).Ī young Tim Wilson from Charvel Jackson, somewhere in Japan, possibly visiting the Chushin Gakki factory.? 1992-1995 Pro's had the model name engraved in the covers.
JACKSON GUITARS MADE IN JAPAN SERIAL NUMBERS PRO
Notice the Rhoads Pro engraved truss rod cover.
The Pro headstock shown here is from a red 1990 Rhoads Pro featuring a blank truss rod cover (no engraving). The introduction of the 1990 Jackson Pro Series.