Jackson

Description

Jackson proudly offers the JS Series Rhoads JS32T, an affordable yet feature-packed solidbody electric guitar. Designed for discerning rock and metal players, this ax combines comfort, tone and attitude. Now available at Guitar Center, the Rhoads body shape is instantly recognizable yet ergonomically contoured for maximum playability.

Compound-Radius Fingerboard Facilitates Chording and Shredding

The amaranth fingerboard has a compound radius starting at 12" at the nut for comfortable chording and gradually flattening to 16" at the higher frets for effortless soloing. 24 jumbo frets provide ample space for wide bends and fretting out is a thing of the past.

High-Output Humbuckers Produce Thick, Snarling Tone

Two Jackson high-output humbucking pickups with ceramic magnets deliver a thick, snarling tone with robust sustain. The bridge pickup provides tight, articulate tones for rhythm playing and searing leads. The neck pickup yields warmer, smokey tones perfect for emotive solos.

Maple Neck and String-Through Bridge Provide Solid Sustain

The bolt-on maple neck, one of the hardest tonewoods, provides a stable platform for the amaranth fingerboard and works with the string-through bridge to produce prodigious sustain. The bridge also allows for precise intonation of the nickel-plated steel strings.

Distinctive Jackson Styling

From the pointy headstock to the shark fin position inlays, the Rhoads JS32T drips with Jackson attitude. The gloss black finish and gold hardware provide an aggressive yet elegant esthetic. This solid, performance-focused instrument is ready to unleash your creativity and push tonal boundaries.

Jackson Rhoads JS32T FSR Electric Guitar Natural Oil
Jackson Rhoads JS32T FSR Electric Guitar Natural Oil
Jackson Rhoads JS32T FSR Electric Guitar Natural Oil

Features

  • All-mahogany, Rhoads-style body with oiled finish
  • 1-piece bolt-on maple neck with Amaranth fingerboard and compound radius
  • Dual Jackson high-out humbucking pickups
  • Gold hardware includes tune-o-matic bridge and die-cast tuners
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 shape: V
  • Body type: Solidbody
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Oiled
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Signature
  • Neck wood: 1-piece maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fretboard
  • Material: Amaranth
  • Radius: Compound
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Pearloid sharkfin
  • Nut width: 1.68" (42.67 mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: High-Output Humbucking
  • Bridge: High-Output Humbucking
  • Brand: Jackson
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Tune-o-matic
  • Tailpiece: String-thru body
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast
  • Color: Gold
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Electronics
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: China

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Reviews

4.52

71 Reviews

95%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Worth the money

I bought one of these and it's my first electric guitar. I am learning from nothing, the most knowledge I had before was just strumming an acoustic guitar like I knew what I was doing. I read reviews before and I was worried because people were saying they were damaged or unfinished and I was slightly discouraged to continue with the purchase. I decided to just do it and I also bought a warranty just incase I figured. I believe everything I ordered luckily all came together, but it does ship separate sometimes it seems. Everything came about 1 day late than what was expected but I wasn't worried. Everything was in perfect condition and worked great. I have been playing pretty steady for roughly a month and it has taken any beatings I have given. I feel safe to say if it has survived my clumsy self for this long it's a pretty good starter. The only thing that bothers me is that there is some buzz, but I was expecting that from the reviews. Another factor that I wish I would have taken into account is I play more sitting down than standing and as you can see… this guitar is not going to balance itself with the shape as a strat or les does with the roundness. If you're alright with that personal preference decision, I see no issues.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Needs work out of the box!

This is a pretty sweet little guitar once you get It set up, and it WILL need to be set up. I never leave reviews but this thing has been a pain since day one, but I kind of expected it to be for the price. Your milage may very but this is my experience with the JS32T. I picked this guitar up from guitar center about two weeks ago. Straight out of the box in the store before even buying it, it was missing the B string and the neck was so curved that the strings sat on top of the frets. Guitar center put a new string on it and adjusted the neck a bit before I left (was still buzzing on first 3 frets). Upon getting home with it I realized the neck wasn't fully bolted down (two .88 picks could fully fit in the neck pocket, between the neck and body) and the fret ends were not finished (the frets will shred your hands). I busted out some tools and got to work on making it playable. So far ive had to bolt the neck down, dressed the fret ends, replace the tuning machines (low E machine peg just fell off the second day of owning it) adjusted the truss rod, action and intonation. After adding in extra work/money and topping it off with a new set of strings this thing finally sings. It really is a cool little guitar if you set it up properly and plays suprisingly well. Its possible that maybe I just purchased a lemon but this thing really needed some polishing before actually being playable.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming56
  2. Practicing51
  3. Recording27
  4. Rock Concerts24
  5. Small Venues23
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz8
  2. Craftsmanship6
  3. Poor Pick Up5
  4. NONE2
  5. Tuners aren't the greatest, but are still decent1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced42
  2. Novice11
  3. Professional Musician10
  4. Child1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play60
  2. Good Feel54
  3. Good Tone51
  4. Good Pick Up41
  5. Solid Electronics40
  • Great guitar... great price!

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byEric

    fromBristol, PA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I bought this guitar because I've always wanted a Rhoads V, I just didn't want one with a Floyd Rose with the locking nut or anything like that. This guitar is perfect! The high gain pick ups make it a really great rhythm or lead guitar! Plays and sounds great! 🤘🏻 #Sweepstakes

  • Insane value. Ideal first guitar.

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byRoss

    fromSan Diego

    Great electronics for the price, never had any issue with them. Pickups sound great for the price point. Neck feels incredibly smooth and the weight of the instrument is shockingly light. Wish it was my first guitar and would recommend it as one to anyone new looking to play hard rock-metal.

  • Would recommend to a friend

    5

    submitted7 months ago

    byWes

    fromYulee Florida

    I use it for practice and for YouTube videos. Very great guitar, great quality

  • Little disturbed

    3

    submitteda year ago

    byJoseph

    fromHarrisburg school

    Received the guitar, had to raise the bridge, guitar strings were rubbing at the 2nd fret

  • Not bad for a relatively inexpensive guitar

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byCarl

    fromWildwood, NJ

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Bought this basically because I'm more of hard rock guy and wanted something more metal like to play around with. Surprised how good it feels and plays. I'd say it's definitely more than a beginner guitar. There were some rough edges on the frets and needed a good setup. Other than that certainly worth the price.

  • SHARK ATTACK!!

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byGENE AKA @AWAYGONE2023

    fromCHERRY HILL, NJ

    RANDY WOULD APPROVE OF THIS GUITAR. THE TAIL IS LIKE A THRESHER SHARK SUPER LONG . SHARK TOOTH INLAY RUN UP THE THE NECK . THE NATURAL WOOD HAS IT'S OWN BEAUTY. GREAT VALUE FOR THE PRICE!

Q&A

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

  • asked byJack the Shredder

    fromundisclosed

    Would this fit in a standard acoustic hard shell case or a gig bag?

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

    fromKansas

    Do you have left handed?

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

    fromVirginia beach , VA

    I just acquired this rhoads , what stand is recommended for it?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Hercules GS415B PLUS Universal Auto Grip Guitar Stand With Foldable Yoke.
  • asked bylarr

    fromundisclosed

    case soft or hard

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This does not include a case or gig bag.
  • asked bylarr

    fromundisclosed

    case soft or hard

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This does not include a case or gig bag.
  • asked byGatito

    fromHouston

    Is this model smaller than the pro series rhoads

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it isn't.
  • asked byJoseph

    fromAtlanta,GA

    What type of strings come on the guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
  • asked byAnthony

    fromNew York NY

    Is there a case that fits this unusual shape and protects the guitar from damage?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Thank you for your question. I will have a product specialist contact you with options.
  • asked byChris

    fromTucson, AZ

    What are the string gauges on this guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The JS32T has.009-.042 Gauges
  • asked bydaniel

    fromValley park, Missouri

    is it a full size guitar

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, this is a full size guitar. 25.5"
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