Jackson

Description

The Jackson JS Series King V JS32 is a formidable electric guitar shaped for high-performance playing. This is a lethal ax suited for shredding solos at breakneck speeds. This speed machine has a poplar body and bolt-on maple neck reinforced with graphite for rock-solid stability during intense practicing or live shows. Its 12"-16" compound radius amaranth fingerboard is suited for complex chording at the nut and wide, fret-free bends further up the neck.

Lightning-Fast Neck and Jumbo Frets

The JS32's speed neck profile and jumbo frets make shredding a breeze. Practice your tapping techniques, sweep picking, and blistering solos without fear of buzzing notes. The fingerboard's gradually flattening radius keeps chords articulate at the nut while providing an expansive playing surface up top.

High-Output Humbuckers Deliver Aggressive Tone

Dual Jackson high-output humbuckers equipped with ceramic magnets pump out an aggressive tone suited for hard rock and metal. Toggle between the bridge pickup for a cutting lead tone, the neck pickup for a warm, rounded rhythm tone, or combine both for a balanced distortion with sustain for days.

Floyd Rose Double-Locking Tremolo Enables Divebombs and Squeals

Unleash divebombs, squeals, and warbling pitch effects with the licensed Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo bridge. This bridge system locks the strings at the nut and bridge for rock-solid intonation and tuning stability under heavy tremolo use. Bend notes sharp or flat and return to pitch with precision.

Premium Components and Stylish Aesthetics

From the Jackson-branded die-cast tuners and dome control knobs to the all-black hardware, no detail has been overlooked. The King V's bevels provide an edgy contrast to the black satin finish. Combined with its sharp horns and ultra-fast neck, the JS32 looks as deadly as it sounds.

Open Box Jackson JS Series King V JS32 Electric Guitar Level 2 White with Black Bevels 197881407049
Open Box Jackson JS Series King V JS32 Electric Guitar Level 2 White with Black Bevels 197881407049
Open Box Jackson JS Series King V JS32 Electric Guitar Level 2 White with Black Bevels 197881407049

Features

  • Gloss-finished solid poplar body
  • Bound, 25.5"-scale maple neck with 24-fret, compound-radius rosewood fingerboard
  • Dual Jackson high-output ceramic humbuckers, 3-way pickup selector
  • Floyd Rose Licensed double-locking tremolo system, sealed die-cast tuners

Specs

Body
  • Body shape: V
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood:
  • Body wood: Poplar
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Speed neck
  • Neck wood: 1-piece maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Graphite reinforced
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fingerboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: Compound 12"–16"
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Sharkfin
  • Nut width/material 1.687" (42.8 mm) Locking
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: High output humbucker Ceramic
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: High output humbucker Ceramic
  • Brand: Jackson
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics:
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: 2-point Fulcrum tremolo
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast sealed
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features:
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories:
  • Country of origin: China

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Reviews

3.79

19 Reviews

82%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Bought as B-stock. Still not sure what's wrong with it

Wanted to check out a flying V and a Floyd Rose on the cheap. The B-stock model was 2/3rd the cost. Took about an hour to set up. It ships with the strings loosened and that's a good thing. A few swipes on two or three fret ends and getting used to tuning and intonating the Floyd Rose was all it took to turn this into a growler. The strings themselves aren't bad, I replaced them a few weeks later once I learned the process of tuning it. Another thing to know if you practice while seated: Flying V shapes aren't easily playable sitting down without a strap. The frets are jumbos and I prefer them for bends without the Floyd Rose. While some will not like the pickups, they are hot and throaty enough for me. The rest of the guitar is superb quality for the price. I'm still trying to figure out why this is B-stock. I didn't even have to adjust the truss rod which is shocking at this price range.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Pretty guitar, very bad tremolo/floating bridge

The Jackson JS floyd rose/floating trem is very cheaply made, as well as the springs supporting them. There are metal pieces inside of the resting spot for the strings inside of the saddle that, when the tension of tuned strings are applied, will cut or otherwise damage your strings to cause them to slip out. This paired with the poor tension of the stock springs, means needing to order heavy duty springs to replace the old ones if you want to move up in gauge. The saddle blocks as well received chipping and other damage very quickly due to their weak alloy metal. Potentially also being a near requirement to move up in string gauge. I would not recommend buying a guitar that is fitted with a cheaper budget model of Floyd rose trem, as it requires you to order several new parts. Ordering a new trem system I believe requires knowledge of soldering and basic electrical understanding so it's not as easy as replacing other parts. As well as it's at least $130 for a quality one. I recommend just saving money to buy a higher quality guitar to skip needed to order and install the better parts yourself. If you're fine with the very thin stock gauge of strings (9-42) then you can use this guitar fine. But for a guitar renown for its place in trash metal and other metal genres, it doesn't make sense that it doesn't support higher gauge strings with its stock hardware.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing12
  2. Jamming11
  3. Small Venues7
  4. Recording5
  5. Rock Concerts5
Cons
  1. Craftsmanship5
  2. Fret Buzz5
  3. Poor customization1
  4. Poor tremolo system1
  5. not very comfortable when sitting1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced13
  2. Novice3
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Fun To Play14
  2. Good Tone12
  3. Good Feel8
  4. Good Pick Up8
  5. Solid Electronics8
  • Pretty guitar, very bad tremolo/floating bridge

    2

    submitteda month ago

    byAidan

    fromLubbock, TX

    The Jackson JS floyd rose/floating trem is very cheaply made, as well as the springs supporting them. There are metal pieces inside of the resting spot for the strings inside of the saddle that, when the tension of tuned strings are applied, will cut or otherwise damage your strings to cause them to slip out. This paired with the poor tension of the stock springs, means needing to order heavy duty springs to replace the old ones if you want to move up in gauge. The saddle blocks as well received chipping and other damage very quickly due to their weak alloy metal. Potentially also being a near requirement to move up in string gauge. I would not recommend buying a guitar that is fitted with a cheaper budget model of Floyd rose trem, as it requires you to order several new parts. Ordering a new trem system I believe requires knowledge of soldering and basic electrical understanding so it's not as easy as replacing other parts. As well as it's at least $130 for a quality one. I recommend just saving money to buy a higher quality guitar to skip needed to order and install the better parts yourself. If you're fine with the very thin stock gauge of strings (9-42) then you can use this guitar fine. But for a guitar renown for its place in trash metal and other metal genres, it doesn't make sense that it doesn't support higher gauge strings with its stock hardware.

  • Perfect Guitar for Metal.

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byMiguel

    fromBay Area

    If you are looking to play Thrash, Black, Death, Groove, Glam, or Doom metal, THIS, is the guitar. When I first picked it up it felt uncomfortable and was thinking of returning it and just buying a regular guitar. But I stayed with it, gave it a chance, and now it is my most prized possesion, My beauty. I love this guitar because every single song I learn on it sounds good (Especially metal (of any kind)). Once you get used to it, it will become your favorite guitar (atleast I hope so, everyone has different opinions, this is just my favorite personally.)

  • good guitar

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byEvan

    fromhouston

    i bought this guitar and i am very happy with it its a cool guitar sounds good and has a decent tremolo it does have trouble staying perfectly in tune when using the tremolo but other than that its really good and i would definitely recommend this to other people yeah and that's pretty much it i

  • Reliable Guitar

    3

    submitted8 months ago

    byCJ

    fromBakersfield Ca

    I use this guitar for shows and practice sessions and I love this beast but, after having it for 2 months (FYI I take good care of this guitar) the pickups gave out on me which I thought the wiring was loose but it turns out that the electronics inside died. I was devastated because this guitar is expensive and I expect a guitar with a big price to work well. Overall I got my baby fixed which came at a price but lesson learned, you get what you pay for!

  • It's a great V, would recommend to intermediate players.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byEileen

    fromAlbuquerque, NM

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This V plays great, stays in tune, and has great pickups for distortion. Only downside being that the play ability while sitting down isn't necessarily too comfortable, but either way it's to be played standing and works great in that way. Although you need another stand, or a guitar rack, despite these minor issues it's a great guitar.

  • Teenage son loves it

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byCD

    fromLouisville Kentucky

    This Jackson came in perfect condition and was fairly in tune even. Setup was perfect - a quick tune and played perfectly. Floyd stays true and in tune and neck action and intonation is flawless. Pickups sound just fine and the guitar is mean and beautiful looking. My teenage son won't let it out of his hands his favorite Christmas present for sure. Perfect guitar for him and his thrash metal band. Great guitar for the price or even if it was more. Only complaint is the fret edges are a little rough

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byBradley

    fromAthol ID

    How do I delete an item from cart?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    There should be a remove option to the right of the item in cart
  • asked byJoey

    fromHopkins MN

    if i were to go heavy on the whammy bar and do dime squeals does it stay in tune?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it does.
  • asked byTed

    fromundisclosed

    Can you wear a guitar strap with this

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, you can.
  • asked byTee

    fromPa

    Do you have these in left handed?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no.
  • asked byLeoknightus

    fromGotham city

    Can you Dimebag squeal with it?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    That's in you hands, not the guitar.
  • asked byvasco

    fromvisalia california

    If i were to buy this and be on a wait list for it to be back in stock how long will i haveto wait

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Jackson JS Series King V JS32 has an ETA of mid May. We will take more back orders than we are going to receive. It would be best not to wait too long. You won't be charged until the guitar actually ships.
  • asked byJack the Ripper

    fromBath,IN

    I have 2 questions. Is everybody's purchase the same quality wise or is it different for others? I wanted to purchase the closed box version but it shows its out of stock, Which would you recommend waiting for the guitar to be in stock or purchase open box?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    An open box item is in mint condition, like new.
  • asked byPamela

    from2103 Lithonia ga

    Are the stock strings on the guitar gonna fall off

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I doubt it.
  • asked byDevon

    fromundisclosed

    What are the differences between the Black and Black with White Bevel versions, beyond color and price? Also, what is the weight of the Black version?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    The hardware and wood will be different
  • asked byRene

    fromIN

    Is this the small ones or normal size?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This is a standard size King V with a 25.5" scale.
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