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Description
The Jackson JS22-7 DKA Dinky JS Series seven-string packs a huge punch for the price. It features an arch-top basswood body, bolt-on maple neck, 16"-radius rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and "piranha" inlays, 26.5" scale length, dual high-output Jackson humbucking pickups, single volume and tone controls, direct-mount hard-tail bridge and die-cast tuners.
Jackson JS22-7 Dinky DKA 7-String Electric Guitar Satin Black
Jackson JS22-7 Dinky DKA 7-String Electric Guitar Satin Black
Features
  • Dinky JS Series seven-string
  • Arch-top basswood body
  • Bolt-on maple neck
  • 16"-radius rosewood fingerboard
  • 24 jumbo frets and "piranha" inlays
  • 26.5" scale length
  • Dual high-output Jackson humbucking pickups
  • Single volume and tone controls
  • Direct-mount hard-tail bridge
  • Die-cast tuner
  • Case sold separately
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: Basswood
  • Body Shape: Dinky
  • Body Finish: Matte Polyester
neck
  • Neck Shape: 3rd Fret: 0.790", 12th Fret: 0.850"
  • Number of Frets: 24
  • Fret Size: Jumbo
  • Position Inlays: Piranha Tooth (Small Shark Fin)
  • Fretboard Radius: 16" (406.4 mm)
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Neck Material: 1-Piece Bolt-On Maple with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
  • Neck Finish: Hand-Rubbed Oil
  • Nut Width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
  • Scale Length: 26.5" (673 mm)
  • Headstock: Jackson AT (3-Over/4-Under)
  • Neck Plate: Recessed Ferrules (No Neck Plate)
electronics
  • Pickup Configuration: HH
  • Bridge Pickup: Jackson High Output 7 String Humbucking
  • Neck Pickup: Jackson High Output 7-String Humbucking
  • Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
  • Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
hardware
  • Bridge: Jackson HT7 7-String Hardtail with Strings-Through-Body
  • Tuning Machines: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
miscellaneous
  • Unique Features: Arched Top, Recessed Neck Attachment Ferrules (No Neck Plate)
Reviews

4.44

16 Reviews

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Excellent Guitar for Cheap

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Jackson always makes good instruments

Great guitar for the money. This is the first time I bought a guitar without playing it first, since I owned a Jackson RRV (which was a fantastic guitar) before I went ahead and purchased this online from GuitarCenter.com. The neck is comfortable and wide, which I like since I play classical guitar, and the jumbo frets are great. Though I have to get used to the difference for my stretches again. I didn't have to do a set-up on it just yet as it came from the factory intonated and with good action. Maybe later I'll see if I can get the action down a bit more. This is the first time I played on a 7 string and while getting used to it took time I love it. Great tones come out of the pickups and the onboard electronics are sound. The tones I get for clean and distorted are great. It's light as well which is great since with some guitars it's like strapping a concrete block to your body which is uncomfortable after long periods of standing/playing. My only complaint which is very minor was that it wasn't in stock when I bought it so I had to wait a week more, but that's no big deal. I guess 7 strings aren't as popular as they once were.

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Not so great

I wish I got a guitar like all these other reviewers did but mine is a total headache. I chose this one over the LTD because of its 26.5 scale ( not quite a baritone btw) I had to do a complete setup on it out the box the strings were almost 5mm above the neck but thats fine as cheap as it was. 1st problem is the tone knob does nothing at all, it's all hooked up looks like just no effect. 2nd problem Won't stay in tune for a whole song. I"ve set the action, intonation and all it just won't stay in tune long in drop A I even upped to .068 on the fat string and still can't go any lower than A 3rd problem pickups are terrible! my neck pickup is way louder than the bridge which is odd and neither sound very good. Ive bought twenty dollar pickups that sound better than these.. The 26.5 scale didn't seem to help string tension for me it just made it harder to play, since I have small hands it is harder to stretch across frets since they're all a little further apart than average. So for me this guitar not working out. i'm just going to sell it and get an esp ltd407 7 I think with normal 25.5 scale

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Practicing11
  2. Jamming10
  3. Recording6
  4. Small Venues6
  5. Rock Concerts1
Cons
  1. Poor Pick Up3
  2. Fret Buzz2
  3. Craftsmanship1
  4. Flat Sound1
  5. The p/up's could be more clean.1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced8
  2. Novice3
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play11
  2. Good Feel10
  3. Good Tone7
  4. Solid Electronics6
  5. Good Pick Up4

Reviewed by 16 customers

  • Bang for your buck

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byJavier

    fromUndisclosed

    This may be my relative inexperience talking, but you get a lot of guitar for very little price when you get a JS22-7 Dinky. The action is great, making the guitar fun to play, and the matte black finish is nice to see and smooth to the touch. It's my first seven-string and I like it a lot.

  • Great starter 7 string Guitar

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted7 years ago

    byMike

    fromUndisclosed

    Bought for my son. He loves it.

  • Not so great

    2

    submitted7 years ago

    bySmokeychain

    fromKansas City

    I wish I got a guitar like all these other reviewers did but mine is a total headache. I chose this one over the LTD because of its 26.5 scale ( not quite a baritone btw) I had to do a complete setup on it out the box the strings were almost 5mm above the neck but thats fine as cheap as it was. 1st problem is the tone knob does nothing at all, it's all hooked up looks like just no effect. 2nd problem Won't stay in tune for a whole song. I"ve set the action, intonation and all it just won't stay in tune long in drop A I even upped to .068 on the fat string and still can't go any lower than A 3rd problem pickups are terrible! my neck pickup is way louder than the bridge which is odd and neither sound very good. Ive bought twenty dollar pickups that sound better than these.. The 26.5 scale didn't seem to help string tension for me it just made it harder to play, since I have small hands it is harder to stretch across frets since they're all a little further apart than average. So for me this guitar not working out. i'm just going to sell it and get an esp ltd407 7 I think with normal 25.5 scale

  • Amazing guitar for the price!

    5

    submitted8 years ago

    byJay P.

    fromDunmore, Pennsylvania

    Fell in love right out of the box! Has a the matte finish gives it a very sleek look and feel. It's baritone so it's able to hold lower tunings better and stays in tune very, very well. The stock pickups have a nice tone to them especially when it comes to clean tones. I would 10/10 recommend this to someone who wants to start playing 7 string guitars or someone who wants an amazing instrument for the price.

  • A 7-string shred axe that doesn't break your bank!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    bySaadi

    fromPlainfield, IL

    I really like my decision to add this Jackson Dinky 7 string to my collection. Satin finish is better looking than gloss. Not heavy body at all, jumbo frets and fast neck. Pickups are decent too. I enjoy playing this guitar!

  • SHOWTIME DEAL!!!

    5

    submitted9 years ago

    byLonesome Mark

    fromSeffner, FL

    Very versatile. Compared it to the ESP LTD M-17 7-String. The Jackson just felt great. Great if transitioning from 6 to 7 string. Champagne value if you're on a beer budget.

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  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byGabe

    fromundisclosed

    How well does it stay in tune

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This stays in tune very well
    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This stays in tune very well