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Best Jackson ST Style Guitars 2025

Premium Jackson st style guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Blues For Pop For Country For Funk For Indie
BRANDS: Fender Ibanez Harley Benton PRS Jackson Squier Kramer Guitars Suhr ESP Charvel Yamaha Larry Carlton Mooer Schecter Music Man Solar Guitars Cort Evh Xotic Guitars Sterling by Music Man Maybach Friedman
Jackson Pro Plus SL2 Shattered Mirror - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Jackson Pro Plus SL2 Shattered Mirror

by Jackson
Country Blues Indie
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Jackson Pro Plus SL2 Shattered MirrorElectric GuitarBody: OkoumeNeck: 3-piece maple/walnut/mapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 594467
$1,466
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Jackson American Series VTO HT SWH - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Jackson American Series VTO HT SWH

by Jackson
Rock Indie Pop
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Jackson American Series VTO HT SWHElectric GuitarBody: Alder5-Piece neck: Caramelised maple / maple / caramelised maple...

⭐ 5.0/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 595674
$1,979
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Jackson JS32 DKAP TR Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Jackson JS32 DKAP TR Black

by Jackson
Country Indie Pop
Key Feature:
• Classic single-coil brightness
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Jackson JS32 DKAP TR BlackElectric GuitarBody: PoplarArched top: MapleBolt-on neck with graphite reinforcement: Maple...

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 584130
$439
Buy at Thomann View Details
Jackson X Series SL1A DX RD CD - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Jackson X Series SL1A DX RD CD

by Jackson
Country Rock Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Jackson X Series SL1A DX RD CDElectric GuitarBody: PoplarNeck: MapleNeck finish: Gloss colour matchedFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 583738
$802
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Jackson Pro Plus Soloist SLA3 GB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Jackson Pro Plus Soloist SLA3 GB

by Jackson
Pop Indie Funk
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Jackson Pro Plus Soloist SLA3 GBElectric GuitarBody: Okoume3-Piece neck: Maple/Walnut/MapleFingerboard: EbonyPearloid...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 570600
$1,359
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Jackson Pro Plus SRS DINKY DKAQ GB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Jackson Pro Plus SRS DINKY DKAQ GB

by Jackson
Country Indie Blues
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Comfortable body contours
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Jackson Pro Plus SRS DINKY DKAQ GBElectric GuitarPro SeriesBody: OkoumeTop: quilted maple5-Piece neck: Maple / walnut /...

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 570597
$1,209
Buy at Thomann View Details
Jackson Pro Plus SRS DINKY DKAQ IB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Jackson Pro Plus SRS DINKY DKAQ IB

by Jackson
Funk Rock Blues
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues
  • • Electronics may need shielding

Jackson Pro Plus SRS DINKY DKAQ IBElectric GuitarPro SeriesBody: Okume5-Piece neck:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 570584
$1,099
Buy at Thomann View Details
Jackson SoCal Misha Mansoor 2PT DBL - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Jackson SoCal Misha Mansoor 2PT DBL

by Jackson
Rock Funk Indie
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Jackson SoCal Misha Mansoor 2PT DBLSo-Cal Style 1 Electric GuitarMJ seriesBody: BasswoodNeck: MapleFretboard:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 511027
$2,529
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Jackson JS32Q DKA Dinky AH TPB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Jackson JS32Q DKA Dinky AH TPB

by Jackson
Indie Pop Country
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Jackson JS32Q DKA Dinky AH TPBElectric GuitarPoplar bodyQuilted maple topBolt-on maple neckAmaranth fretboardPearloid...

⭐ 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 484397
$417
Buy at Thomann View Details
Jackson Jeff Loomis Soloist SL7 SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Jackson Jeff Loomis Soloist SL7 SB

by Jackson
Pop Funk Rock
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Jackson Jeff Loomis Soloist SL7 SB7-String Electric GuitarJeff Loomis Signature ModelBasswood bodyAsh top3-Piece maple...

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 536338
$1,671
Buy at Thomann View Details
Jackson ProPlus Series DK MS HT6 BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Jackson ProPlus Series DK MS HT6 BK

by Jackson
Rock Funk Blues
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • Single-coils can pick up interference

Jackson ProPlus Series DK MS HT6 BKMultiscale Electric GuitarBody: Basswood3-Piece neck: maple/wenge/maple with satin...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 570549
$1,759
Buy at Thomann View Details
Jackson Soloist SLX DX Red Crystal - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Jackson Soloist SLX DX Red Crystal

by Jackson
Indie Funk Blues
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • Electronics may need shielding

Jackson Soloist SLX DX Red CrystalElectric GuitarPoplar bodyMaple neckLaurel fretboardPearloid Sharkfin fretboard...

⭐ 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 536379
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details
Jackson JS24 DKAM Dinky JS Ser. MN SBK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Jackson JS24 DKAM Dinky JS Ser. MN SBK

by Jackson
Rock Indie Pop
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
  • • Requires quality amplifier
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal

Jackson JS24 DKAM Dinky JS Ser. MN SBKElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: Caramelised mapleFretboard:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 511335
$327
Buy at Thomann View Details
Jackson X Series SLXDX Bloodshot Crack - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Jackson X Series SLXDX Bloodshot Crack

by Jackson
Blues Indie Pop
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Classic single-coil brightness
  • • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics may need shielding
  • • Requires quality amplifier

Jackson X Series SLXDX Bloodshot CrackElectric GuitarBody: BasswoodNeck: MapleFingerboard: LaurelPearloid Sharkfin...

⭐ 4.5/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 594474
$897
Buy at Thomann View Details
Jackson JS32 DKAP TR Black Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Jackson JS32 DKAP TR Black Burst

by Jackson
Indie Blues Country
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent sustain and playability
  • • Comfortable body contours
✗ CONS
  • • May be too bright for heavy metal
  • • String bending can cause tuning issues

Jackson JS32 DKAP TR Black BurstElectric GuitarBody: PoplarArched top: MapleBolt-on neck with graphite reinforcement:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 584121
$439
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best ST Style Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced st style guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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