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The Rhoads JS32 from Jackson is an affordable yet feature-packed electric guitar ready to take your playing to the extreme. Its poplar body is shaped into the signature angular Rhoads V form and finished in a sleek ivory gloss, providing an ideal balance of comfort and style. The bolt-on maple speed neck and 12"—16" compound radius amaranth fretboard allow for fast, precise fretting across all 24 jumbo frets.

Floyd Rose Bridge Enables Divebombs and Squeals

The Rhoads JS32 is equipped with a licensed Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo bridge, enabling radical techniques like divebombs, squeals and extreme pitch bends. With both the bridge and nut locked in place, the guitar stays in tune even under heavy tremolo arm use. Unleash your creativity with wild whammy bar effects that will cut through the mix.

High-Output Pickups Provide Aggressive Tone

The Rhoads JS32 comes loaded with a Jackson high-output humbucker in the neck and bridge position, each with ceramic magnets for a tight, focused sound with plenty of output. Switch between the two pickups or combine them using the three-way toggle switch for a range of tones from bright and cutting to warm and full.

Ergonomic Contours and Lightweight Body for Comfort

While the Rhoads V shape is iconic, Jackson designed the Rhoads JS32 for playing comfort. Its lightweight poplar body features a modern look and contours in all right places for an aggressive look and a sleek feel for playability. The V-shape allows unhindered access to the upper frets free from horns so you can solo without limits.

Jackson Rhoads JS32 Electric Guitar Satin Gray
Jackson Rhoads JS32 Electric Guitar Satin Gray
Jackson Rhoads JS32 Electric Guitar Satin Gray

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

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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: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5 in.
  • 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 in. (42.8 mm) Locking
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: High output humbucker
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: High output humbucker
  • 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: Floyd Rose Licensed
  • 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

collapse expand iconWarranty

Limited lifetime warranty against defects for guitars purchased after 1/1/2000.
One year parts and labor warranty for guitars purchased before 1/1/2000.

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4.86

7 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Great, I love this guitar
Nice guitar, but not for everyone
Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming5
  2. Practicing4
  3. Recording3
  4. Small Venues3
  5. Rock Concerts2
Cons
  1. Color1
  2. hard to play1
  3. shaped weird1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced4
  2. Child1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play6
  2. Good Tone6
  3. Good Feel5
  4. Good Pick Up5
  5. Solid Electronics5

Reviewed by 7 customers

  • Yes

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byAdam

    fromILLINOIS

    Super guitar. Great sound. Great price. WoW .

  • I would buy this 100% it's a great beginner metalheads

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byHimothy

    fromMassachusetts rehoboth

    Amasing

  • Great, I love this guitar

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byFabricio

    fromAZ

    Everything is great, except the color that is displayed on this portal. Your left hand is totally free to play.

  • I WOULD BUY AGAIN!

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byPETER

    fromNEW BERLIN WI

    I PLAY THIS AGAIN, AGAIN AND AGAIN! COOL LOOKS TOO, GOOD FEEL AND AWSOME SOUND! AND IF THERE ANY WHINERS THEIR CRAZY. FOR THE PRICE YOU PAY FOR,WHAT YOU EXPECT! I SAY BUY IT! RANDY RHOADES IDIOL I MISS HIM! FROM PROFESSIONAL GUITAR PLAYER!

  • Great tones

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    bySteven

    fromGreenville SC

    This is a really good buy. The thing screams rhoads. They pickups are rock metal but can clean up well also. The white bevels and black theme realy bring out the shape . Neck is long and has a very nice contour . The bottom is more of a flatter radius so it feels easy but solid. I can't think of anything bad to say about it except the setup needed some tweaking to really dial it in and no one likes factory strings anyway. If you have a real heavy hand you might want to checkout the jumbo frets cause with a high amount of pressure they can go a little sharp. The frets are effortless on this and fell finished well, if your wanting a V this should do you well. I think Randy would be proud of how the quality of these have come so far for the price.

  • Nice guitar, but not for everyone

    4

    submitted3 years ago

    byRonald N.

    fromarlington texas

    use this guitar mostly for jamming with friends/at home and recording. Nice lead tones from bridge pickup IMO. However, if you've never played a V shape before...It's difficult. I have bad posture so its difficult to sit with, hurts my gonads and difficult to reach some notes.

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

  • submitted2 months ago

    asked byDAN

    fromVERNAL UTAH

    How is the tuning ... does it go out after a song and then again and again ,

    How is the tuning ... does it go out after a song and then again and again ,

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The tuning is fine. "does it go out after a song and then again and again" - any whammy bar will affect tuning. It's how you play it.

  • submitted4 months ago

    asked byJoey

    fromCanton, GA

    Is this full size? Will any gig bag fit this guitar?

    Is this full size? Will any gig bag fit this guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    1) Yes, it is. 2) No, very few.

  • submitted7 months ago

    asked byBill

    fromSt. George, Ut

    What hard case will fit this perfectly? Also what soft case (not gig bag) will fit this?

    What hard case will fit this perfectly? Also what soft case (not gig bag) will fit this?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    1) Jackson V Series Case for RR and King V Guitars.2) We don't have any soft cases for this.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byAspiring metalhead

    fromundisclosed

    If my hands are smaller than most (little female hands) will they feel uncomfortable or really have to stretch to play certain positions?

    If my hands are smaller than most (little female hands) will they feel uncomfortable or really have to stretch to play certain positions?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes. I have small hands and I play the bass. An instrument will not play itself. It requires effort - a lot. Some positions will be easier than others. It's the nature of the beast.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byTom

    fromNew York

    Does this have a Floyd rose special?

    Does this have a Floyd rose special?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    No-----" Floyd Rose Licensed"

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byAnthony

    fromSumter Sc

    Is the Jackson branded Floyd Rose any good?

    Is the Jackson branded Floyd Rose any good?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, it is very good and will not go out of tune as much as other Floyd Roses

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byAlex

    fromLos Angeles, CA

    How well does the bridge stay in tune during dive-bombs and Dimebag type playing?

    How well does the bridge stay in tune during dive-bombs and Dimebag type playing?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This is a good quality guitar and would come with a standard factory setup, so it shouldn't have a problem staying in tune.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byBilly

    fromNew York, NY

    Is it possible to order the Jackson Rhoads JS32 Electric Guitar Black With White Bevel with a reverse headstock? If so how much is it? Thanks.

    Is it possible to order the Jackson Rhoads JS32 Electric Guitar Black With White Bevel with a reverse headstock? If so how much is it? Thanks.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Sales Agent for special order placement