Best Jackson ST Style Guitars 2026
Premium Jackson st style guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
⭐
4.4/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Jackson Pro Plus SL2 Bruised Crackle
by
Jackson
Funk
Rock
Pop
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable body contours
- • Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✗ CONS
- • Electronics may need shielding
- • String bending can cause tuning issues
Jackson Pro Plus SL2 Bruised CrackleElectric GuitarBody: OkoumeNeck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyPearloid Piranha Tooth...
⭐
4.4/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 594470
$1,572
#2
⭐
4.6/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
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
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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
#4
⭐
4.6/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Jackson SLXM DX Soloist X Series SWH
by
Jackson
Indie
Pop
Funk
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
- • Great for clean and overdriven tones
- • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
- • Single-coils can pick up interference
- • String bending can cause tuning issues
Jackson SLXM DX Soloist X Series SWHSoloist Electric GuitarX seriesBody: PoplarNeck: MapleFretboard: MapleNeck...
⭐
4.6/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 511593
$714
#5
⭐
5.0/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
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
#6
⭐
5.0/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Jackson ProPlus Series Dinky DKAQ EMGR
by
Jackson
Funk
Blues
Country
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and overdriven tones
✓ PROS
- • Great for clean and overdriven tones
- • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
- • String bending can cause tuning issues
- • May be too bright for heavy metal
Jackson ProPlus Series Dinky DKAQ EMGRElectric GuitarBody: OkoumeTop: quilted maple5-Piece bolt-on neck:...
⭐
5.0/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 584116
$1,099
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
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
#8
⭐
4.8/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
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
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Jackson X Series DK2 Illuminati
by
Jackson
Rock
Pop
Blues
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
- • Excellent sustain and playability
- • Great for clean and overdriven tones
✗ CONS
- • Requires quality amplifier
- • May be too bright for heavy metal
Jackson X Series DK2 IlluminatiElectric GuitarBody: NyatohBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: AmaranthPearloid sharkfin...
⭐
4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609199
$692
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
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
#11
⭐
4.6/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Jackson JS32 DKA AH SBK
by
Jackson
Pop
Rock
Funk
Key Feature:
• Comfortable body contours
✓ PROS
- • Great for clean and overdriven tones
- • Excellent sustain and playability
✗ CONS
- • Electronics may need shielding
- • Requires quality amplifier
Jackson JS32 DKA AH SBKElectric GuitarBody: PoplarBolt-on Neck: MapleFretboard: AmaranthCompound fretboard radius: 305...
⭐
4.6/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 463324
$351
#12
⭐
4.7/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
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
#13
⭐
4.8/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
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
#14
⭐
4.4/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Jackson American Series VTO HT RDC
by
Jackson
Funk
Country
Indie
Key Feature:
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
✓ PROS
- • Great for clean and overdriven tones
- • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
- • String bending can cause tuning issues
- • Electronics may need shielding
Jackson American Series VTO HT RDCElectric GuitarBody: Alder5-Piece neck: Caramelised maple / maple / caramelised maple...
⭐
4.4/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 595671
$1,979
#15
⭐
4.9/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Jackson Pro Plus Soloist SLA3Q ABB
by
Jackson
Pop
Country
Blues
Key Feature:
• Excellent sustain and playability
✓ PROS
- • Great for clean and overdriven tones
- • Classic single-coil brightness
✗ CONS
- • Requires quality amplifier
- • Single-coils can pick up interference
Jackson Pro Plus Soloist SLA3Q ABBElectric GuitarPro SeriesBody: OkoumeTop: Quilted mapleNeck: 3-Piece...
⭐
4.9/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 570606
$1,447
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.
