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Description

Designed to inspire players around the globe, the Jackson American Series Virtuoso electric guitar comes equipped with all the essential features demanded by today's high-velocity players. The model starts with an alder body featuring a contoured "hand-shake" heel to ensure ergonomic comfort during long sets.

The five-piece multi-laminated caramelized maple/plain maple neck of the American Series Virtuoso is bolted-on with graphite reinforcement rods that provide rock-solid stability all the way up to the 24th fret. The ultrafast 12"–16" compound radius streaked ebony fingerboard with rolled edges is built from the get-go for easy chording and riffing near the nut and speedy scale runs as you move up the neck. Luminlay side dots ensure you always land on the right fret even on the darkest stages, while a heel-mount truss rod adjustment wheel allows for quick neck relief tweaks on the fly.

The HH pickup configuration features a Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 humbucking bridge pickup that roars with hot-rodded attitude and a powerful low end, while the Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N neck pickup radiates with glassy treble tone and scooped mids that perform well across a multitude of genres. The intuitive control layout consists of a five-way blade switch, and dome-style knobs for volume and tone.

Other premium features on this American Series Virtuoso includes a Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo bridge system for reliable tuning stability throughout daring and aggressive playing theatrics, Gotoh MG-T locking tuners and Dunlop dual-locking strap buttons. Designed with standout style in mind, the American Series Dinky DK2 comes with color-matched, bound pointy headstocks and black hardware.
Jackson American Series Virtuoso Electric Guitar Satin Black
Jackson American Series Virtuoso Electric Guitar Satin Black
Jackson American Series Virtuoso Electric Guitar Satin Black

Features

  • Alder body
  • Caramelized maple/plain maple neck
  • Streaked ebony fingerboard
  • Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 bridge pickup and Seymour Duncan ‘59 SH-1N neck pickup
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Specs

Body
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Satin
Neck
  • Neck wood: 5-piece caramelized maple/maple/caramelized maple/maple/caramelized maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Dual-action with wheel
  • Neck finish: Hand-rubbed satin urethane
Fingerboard
  • Material: Streaked ebony
  • Radius: 12"–16"
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Mother-of-pearl offset dots
  • Nut width/material: 1.6875"/Floyd Rose 1500 Series Locking
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N Direct-Mount
  • Bridge: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 Direct-Mount
  • Pickup switch: Five-way blade
  • Special electronics: Single volume and single tone control
Hardware
  • Bridge design: Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo
  • Tuning machines: Gotoh MG-T Locking
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Case: Includes Jackson Foam Core case

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  1. Jamming2
  2. Practicing2
  3. Recording2
  4. Rock Concerts2
  5. Small Venues2
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  1. Some fret sprout1
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  5. Solid Electronics2

Reviewed by 3 customers

  • Best guitar I've had in a while

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byDusty Beard

    fromReno

    Mystic blue is very pretty in person. The ebony fret board is real nice. Frets are super smooth on top, but there is some fret sprout. The slim neck feels fantastic. Not as wide as the Ibanez Jem neck. The pickups sound great. 8lbs.2oz. Balance Standing with a strap is perfect. The Floyd Rose fine tuning knobs are a little stiff. The tone pot feels stiff. My opinion is this guitar could play everything and I'm keeping it for use in a classic rock band. It reminds me of the 80s USA Kramer I had years ago, but better.

  • Fantastic Guitar

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byscott

    fromNashville

    the guitar is a fantastic. i have two one set up in standard tuning, and one a half step down tuning. I play in a couple of cover bands in town and they are versatile. Great clean tones, and great distorted tones! they Floyd rose gets the job and stays in tune! i have the green and the pink one, the fit feel and finish are beautiful!

  • Definitely an AWESOME shred machine !

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byCharles

    fromThousand Oaks , CA

    The description for this guitar explains that it is a t shred machine. That is exactly what it is. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about this guitar . I chose the Mystic Blue . It was tuned and ready to go right out of the box. The finish is super gorgeous. It plays absolutely amazing. It sounds absolutely amazing on either pickup . Great for any style of music . I'm a rock/blues style guitarists , and it has exceeded all of my expectations. I can't put it down . If you are looking for a true shred machine , look no further. This is the guitar for you . In my opinion, just because of how smooth it plays , it is worth more than the price tag . it is truly an awesome guitar. ROCK ON! 🤘 (I made a review already , but it disappeared and was never confirmed. I made another review . I hope it's not redundant. )

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byMark

    fromRochester NY

    Why is a guitar of this high caliber 'bolt on' when I can get an Asian Jackson X 'neck thru' for half the price? I always understood set neck and neck through to be premium features but that was 30 years ago when I learned that. I'm noticing all the Strandburg and plenty of high end guitars with a bolt on neck and one description says "with bolt on neck for extra sustain and snap" is … I mean is that even true? Should I go with a bolt on these days? When did bolt on guitars become more expensive then set neck ? And why? I'm thinking this is a very low price point for an American guitar. Is that why?

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    I'm sorry, you have to be aware of mythology and opinion. A neck through is not a premium feature simply because it's more expensive. My expensive Ibanez Prestige is a bolt on. My expensive Warwick is a bolt on. My expensive Spector is a neck through. The inexpensive Epiphone Thunderbird is a neck through. A neck through has more sustain than a bolt on - by laws of physics, not electronics. A bolt on has more punch but will/can have plenty of sustain. It is not a very low price for an American build. You can get a Gibson for less.