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JanKupsa

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Jan 24, 2013 11:55 AM

JTV US - how to know it's not Korean one?

Is there any way be 100% sure guitar I have in hands is US model and not Korean? Do they have special serial number or any other "mark"?

I can buy JTV-69 US for really good price (about 2300 USD) with waranty so I want to be sure it's what it is said it is ;-)

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Jan 24, 2013 12:09 PM (in response to JanKupsa)
Re: JTV US - how to know it's not Korean one?

The US version should say "Made in the USA" (or something like that, I forget the exact wording) on the back of the headstock. The serial numbers are different as well. I want to say they begin with a US, but I don't remember entirely. I will be able to tell you for sure later. Also, there are some finishes that are only available in the US version.

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Jan 24, 2013 7:23 PM (in response to JanKupsa)
Re: JTV US - how to know it's not Korean one?

I double-checked my JTVUS this evening. There is an oval stamp on the back of the headstock with the serial number (which is just a 6-digit number, no letters), and around the outside of the oval it says, "Handcrafted in the USA".

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  Jan 24, 2013 9:26 PM (in response to phil_m)
  Re: JTV US - how to know it's not Korean one?
  
  Thanks for your answer, phil_m. I know about different finishes, but this one is "Candy Apple" so it's same finish as Korean.
  I must check my JTV-69 (Korean) but I think it's serial number has different lenght (8-digit number I think).
  
  Anyway, I'm really looking forward to try (and buy) US version!
  
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    Jan 26, 2013 5:46 AM (in response to JanKupsa)
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    Ok, it looks like Korean JTVs have totally different serial number, mine starts with W and 9-digit number follows.
    
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