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Jackson Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA - Satin Black

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Basswood Body, Maple Neck, Amaranth Fingerboard, 2 Humbucking Pickups, and Tremolo - Satin Black
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Experience Jackson Speed and Fury

The Jackson JS22 Dinky solidbody electric guitar was made to create sonic mayhem. The amazingly affordable JS22 Dinky serves up massive tone and killer sustain courtesy of its arched basswood body, tremolo tailpiece, and two high-output ceramic humbuckers. You'll appreciate the playability of the maple speed neck and fat-fretted, compound-radius amaranth fingerboard that allows you to transition more easily between rhythm and lead playing. Whether it's your first electric guitar or you're simply looking for a great value, you'll be impressed with the Jackson JS22 Dinky.

Jackson high-output pickups deliver aggressive tone

Looking for rock-solid metal tone? The Jackson JS22 Dinky delivers. That's because Jackson equips the JS22 Dinky with a pair of their custom-built ceramic-magnet humbuckers. These high-output humbuckers give you plenty of punch and serious bite whether you're plugging into a tube amp or using amp modeling. We've played a lot of guitars at Sweetwater, and we're impressed with the bang for your buck the JS22 Dinky offers.

Compound-radius fretboard delivers maximum playing comfort and performance

The JS22 Dinky features a 12–16-inch compound-radius fretboard for ultimate playability. This bound amaranth fingerboard (complete with classic Jackson shark fin inlays) is rounder near the nut for easy rhythm playing. As your playing heats up and moves up the JS22 Dinky's fretboard, the radius flattens out for easier runs and big string bends. With a neck that plays this slick, you'll be up at the 24th fret before you know it.

Classic Jackson looks and attitude

If you're after a guitar that looks as mean as it sounds, the Dinky body shape alone is enough to convey instant attitude. Factor in the arched top, Jackson's distinctive headstock, black hardware, and shark fin inlays, and you've got one confrontational-looking guitar.

Jackson JS22 Dinky Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • A high-performance guitar for an amazingly low price
  • Lightweight and resonant basswood Dinky body conveys instant attitude
  • Dual Jackson custom humbuckers with ceramic magnets deliver hard-hitting high-gain tone
  • Compound-radius amaranth fingerboard feels great for rhythm and lead playing
  • Fretboard binding for a smoother playing feel
  • Slender graphite-reinforced maple neck plays fast and smooth
  • 2-point tremolo tailpiece for maximum expressive potential

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Dinky
  • Body Material Poplar
  • Body Finish Satin
  • Color Black
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape Speed
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 12"-16" compound
  • Fingerboard Material Amaranth
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Sharkfins
  • Number of Frets 24, Jumbo
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.6875"
  • Nut Material Black Plastic
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece 2-point Fulcrum Tremolo
  • Tuners Jackson Sealed Die-cast
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Jackson High-output Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Jackson High-output Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching 3-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Nickel Plated Steel, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2910224568

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Great guitar for the price point

Feels great, holds notes really well, and looks awesome doing it. Naturally, like with all new guitars in this price range, you will have to adjust some things and maybe even restring; but that's not too bad. For $, pick it up!
Rated 3.5/5

Upgrades are a must

Bought this guitar over a year ago and slowly picked up parts for a major upgrade
I more than doubled the price of the guitar with the cost of parts. When it was all done the only thing Original is the neck and body.
Rated 5/5
It was my first experience with Sweetwater, it won't be my last. Customer service was great. The guitar came earlier than they said it would, it was well packaged/protected, and for $, WOW! You can't beat it! It looks great, plays great, and sounds great. I've had nothing but fun ever since I got it. Go getcha one, and keep rockin!
Rated 5/5

For the money

For the money you pay for this it is worth it ther are a few things that you have to do like some fret work but that's easy enough. On a scale from 1 to 10 I'd give it 8.5 and that just because of fret sprout. This is a good heavy metal guitar well worth getting for the price
Music background: I've been play for 46 yrs
Rated 5/5

For the money

For the money you pay for this it is worth it ther are a few things that you have to do like some fret work but that's easy enough. On a scale from 1 to 10 I'd give it 8.5 and that just because of fret sprout. This is a good heavy metal guitar well worth getting for the price
Music background: I've been play for 46 yrs
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