Jackson

Description

The Jackson JS Series Dinky Ziricote JS42 DKM HT is an affordable electric guitar ready to unleash aggressive rock and metal tones. This limited-edition Dinky features a mahogany body topped with exotic ziricote for striking looks, as well as dual Jackson proprietary humbucking pickups that deliver tight, crunchy tones perfect for hard rock and heavy metal. Its bolt-on caramelized maple speed neck offers a slim, fast profile is ideal for complex chords and shredding solos.

Dual High-Output Pickups Provide Aggressive Tone

The JS Series Dinky Ziricote JS42 DKM HT is armed with a pair of Jackson high-output humbucking pickups with ceramic magnets, designed to handle high amounts of gain and distortion. These pickups deliver tight, punchy tones with rich midrange and articulate highs perfect for aggressive rock and metal styles. A three-way blade switch lets you select the neck pickup, bridge pickup or both for a wide range of tones from warm and rounded to biting and edgy.

Fast Neck Profile and Compound Radius Fingerboard

This Dinky's bolt-on caramelized maple speed neck is designed for fast, effortless playing. Its slim, rounded profile provides a comfortable feel, while the compound radius bound fingerboard has a flatter radius towards the body that gradually transitions to a rounder radius at the nut. This combination allows chords and rhythm playing at the nut, with low action ideal for shredding higher up the neck.

Striking Ziricote Top and Mahogany Body

The JS Series Dinky Ziricote JS42 DKM HT features an exotic ziricote top on a mahogany body, giving it a distinctive appearance with gorgeous grain patterns and figuring. Mahogany provides a warm, balanced tone with good sustain and resonance, while the ziricote top contributes visual flair. A string-through-body hardtail bridge anchors the strings tightly for maximum resonance and sustain.

Jackson JS Series Dinky Ziricote JS42 DKM HT Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Natural
Jackson JS Series Dinky Ziricote JS42 DKM HT Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Natural
Jackson JS Series Dinky Ziricote JS42 DKM HT Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Natural

Features

  • Mahogany body
  • Bolt-on maple neck
  • Maple fingerbard
  • Jackson humbucker in bridge
  • Jackson high-output humbucker in neck
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Specs

Body
  • Body Type: Double-Cutaway Solidbody
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Matte
Neck
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Dual-action
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fingerboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: Compound
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Sharkfin
  • Nut width/material: 1.687"/Plastic
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Control layout: Master volume, Master tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-Way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed Bridge
  • Tailpiece: Hardtail
  • Tuning machines: Sealed die-cast
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 String
  • Orientation: Right-Handed
  • Country of Origin: China

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Reviews

4.5

6 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming5
  2. Practicing5
  3. Recording4
  4. Rock Concerts3
  5. Small Venues3
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz1
  2. Needs setup before being able to play1
  3. None1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced5
  2. Novice1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play6
  2. Good Feel6
  3. Good Tone5
  4. Solid Electronics3
  5. Good Pick Up2
  • Punches well above its weight

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byDoug

    fromEwa Beach, HI

    Guitar is beautiful, no flaws I could find. Frets were polished and well leveled. Neck is fantastic, my small hands fly up and down it with ease. Mine did need a complete setup upon arrival to eliminate fret buzz. Strings were garbage replaced immediately. Once it was setup it plays awesome. Couldnt have asked for a better axe at this price point which is why it gets 5 stars.

  • What a phenomenal guitar

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byTony

    fromSalt Lake City

    The perfect budget guitar for intermediate players. The quality and attention to detail are exceptional.

  • Misleading pictures.

    3

    submitted2 years ago

    byBrandon

    fromHampton, VA

    I ordered the JS42 from this website and when it showed up, I thought they sent the wrong guitar at first. On the website the pictures show a red guitar with a almost orange tinged back and neck. Neither of these colors are found on the actual guitar. It's a solid sand color throughout the entire body. There's nothing wrong with the guitar itself. Hardware was nice and the finish was pleasant. If you want to see what the guitar actually looks like before you buy it, check out used versions for better pictures.

  • Great purchase! Hope to win sweepstakes!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJohn

    fromStoutsville, ohio 43154

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I play with bands occasionally, I have used my 2003 fender fat strat but this jackson is more than comparable! Being a sweepstakes winner would be a great event and I would love to win

  • Good guitar for the price

    4

    submitted3 years ago

    bySuzanne

    fromNashville, TN

    Not bad for the 300 to 400 price range. I would suggest a professional setup tho. New strings, pickup height, action Guitar did not arrive in a playable condition. After the setup it sounds and plays good.

  • WoW, is this what a Jackson plays like?

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byMartin

    fromTucson, Az

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Since I have gotten involved with guitars, most people recommended that I avoid Jackson guitars. The neck of this Jackson caught my eye, like, in a big way. When I picked it up to play, I was amazed at the "FEEL". The neck is a thin "flat C" multi-scale and is extremely fast and smooth, while fingers wrap easily around the entire neck. 5 Star, Triple A Rating on This Neck; and in itself, is worth the price of the guitar (personal opinion). The body is an open pore, with rich tones and long lasting sustains. The Humbucker pickups must be hand wound; for the are very vibrant, with a unique clarity, not normally found in Humbuckers. I have purchased over twenty guitars this year and this guitar, is by far, my best investment yet! Thank You Jackson, for permanently silencing those down talkers!!! If you want to "Blow Away" your competition, you will want to own this guitar for yourself.

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Q&A

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

  • asked byalley

    fromnon ya

    does it come with a whammy bar

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it doesn't. I will have a product specialist contact you with options.
  • asked byLostnAz

    fromundisclosed

    Did the pick ups get switched? Just purchased a new JS42 and the pick ups do not say Jackson on them. Should they say Jackson? Every picture I've seen say Jackson on the pick ups.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call for product support 877-560-3807
  • asked byJim

    fromVB, VA

    Is the nut plastic or graphite?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's plastic
  • asked byCC

    fromLas Vegas, NV

    Is the ziricote top real ziricote?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes it is.
  • asked byLandon

    fromundisclosed

    what kind of case is needed for this guitar?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Pleased see "Musician's Gear V-Style Case Black"
  • asked byDevin

    fromManchester, Connecticut

    The item says it's a dinky, but the picture is a V. I played the dinky the other day and am possibly interested in getting one. But is this actually the dinky or is it a V?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I apologize for the confusion. This is a Jackson JS Series Rhoads Ziricote JS42 Limited Edition Electric Guitar Natural. Thank you for pointing that out. I will pass it on to our web team.