Jackson

USA, est. 1980s · 182 products across 1 categories

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About Jackson

Jackson Guitars, born from a desire to cater to the burgeoning heavy metal scene, quickly established itself as a premier manufacturer of high-performance instruments. Originally a line within Charvel Guitars, Jackson became an independent brand in the 1980s and is renowned for its aggressive aesthetics, lightning-fast necks, and robust construction designed to withstand the rigors of demanding performance. Their guitars are synonymous with shred and metal music.

Founded
1980s
Country
USA
Segment
Premium
Target
Jackson guitars appeal to serious players and aspiring shredders seeking high-pe
Known For
King V series Rhoads guitars Lightning Fast Necks Sharper Dime Signature series Metal aesthetic
PROS
  • • Exceptional playability for fast playing
  • • Durable construction, built for performance
  • • Aggressive, iconic designs
  • • Wide range of models to suit various styles
  • • Excellent hardware and pickups
CONS
  • • Aesthetic can be polarizing; not always subtle
  • • Premium-priced, can be a significant investment
  • • Heavier than some other brands' guitars
  • • Can be perceived as 'loud' or 'aggressive' for some players
  • • Some find the neck profile too thin

Jackson Products

Jackson Pro Plus Pure Metal WR1A - Heavy Guitars

Jackson Pro Plus Pure Metal WR1A

Heavy Guitars

$1,682
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, 3-piece neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony, Pearloid...
4.5 Expert Rating
Jackson Pro MM Jugg HT 7 SLVR BLK BRST - 7 String Guitars

Jackson Pro MM Jugg HT 7 SLVR BLK BRST

7 String Guitars

$1,264
7-String Electric Guitar, Misha Mansoor (Periphery) signature model, Body:...
4.5 Expert Rating
Jackson X Series DK2 Illuminati - ST Style Guitars

Jackson X Series DK2 Illuminati

ST Style Guitars

$692
Electric Guitar, Body: Nyatoh, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Amaranth, Pearloid...
4.8 Expert Rating
Jackson X Series Surfcaster HT7 MET BK - 7 String Guitars

Jackson X Series Surfcaster HT7 MET BK

7 String Guitars

$901
7-String Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fingerboard:...
4.6 Expert Rating
Jackson Audio Hour Glass Dual Compressor - Compressor Pedals

Jackson Audio Hour Glass Dual Compressor

Compressor Pedals

$219
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Dual compressor, Two independent compressor...
4.5 Expert Rating
Jackson Audio Twin Trem Dual Tremolo - Guitar Effects

Jackson Audio Twin Trem Dual Tremolo

Guitar Effects

$356
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, Tremolo, Developed in collaboration with...
4.5 Expert Rating
Jackson American Series VTO HT SWH - ST Style Guitars

Jackson American Series VTO HT SWH

ST Style Guitars

$1,979
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, 5-Piece neck: Caramelised maple / maple / caramelised...
5 Expert Rating
Jackson American Series VTO HT RDC - ST Style Guitars

Jackson American Series VTO HT RDC

ST Style Guitars

$1,979
Electric Guitar, Body: Alder, 5-Piece neck: Caramelised maple / maple / caramelised...
4.4 Expert Rating
Jackson X Series SLXDX Bloodshot Crack - ST Style Guitars

Jackson X Series SLXDX Bloodshot Crack

ST Style Guitars

$897
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Laurel, Pearloid...
4.5 Expert Rating
Jackson Pro Plus SL2 Bruised Crackle - ST Style Guitars

Jackson Pro Plus SL2 Bruised Crackle

ST Style Guitars

$1,572
Electric Guitar, Body: Okoume, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony, Pearloid Piranha...
4.4 Expert Rating
Jackson Pro Plus SL2 Shattered Mirror - ST Style Guitars

Jackson Pro Plus SL2 Shattered Mirror

ST Style Guitars

$1,466
Electric Guitar, Body: Okoume, Neck: 3-piece maple/walnut/maple, Fingerboard:...
4.9 Expert Rating
Jackson JS1X Concert Bass Minion RD - Short Scale Basses

Jackson JS1X Concert Bass Minion RD

Short Scale Basses

$230
Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Amaranth, Pearloid Sharkfin...
4.6 Expert Rating
Jackson JS1X Dinky Minion INF BL - Shortscale Guitars

Jackson JS1X Dinky Minion INF BL

Shortscale Guitars

$197
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Maple, Fingerboard inlays:...
4.8 Expert Rating
Jackson JS22-7 RR Satin Black - 7 String Guitars

Jackson JS22-7 RR Satin Black

7 String Guitars

$318
7-String Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Neck: Bolt-on maple, Fingerboard: Amaranth,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Jackson JS32 DKAP TR Black - ST Style Guitars

Jackson JS32 DKAP TR Black

ST Style Guitars

$439
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Arched top: Maple, Bolt-on neck with graphite reinforcement:...
4.7 Expert Rating
Jackson JS32 DKAP TR Black Burst - ST Style Guitars

Jackson JS32 DKAP TR Black Burst

ST Style Guitars

$439
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Arched top: Maple, Bolt-on neck with graphite...
4.8 Expert Rating
Jackson JS20 DKQ 2PT TR Green - ST Style Guitars

Jackson JS20 DKQ 2PT TR Green

ST Style Guitars

$285
Electric Guitar, Type: Dinky, Body: Poplar, Top: Quilted maple art grain, Neck: Bolt-on...
4.8 Expert Rating
Jackson ProPlus Series Dinky DKAQ EMGR - ST Style Guitars

Jackson ProPlus Series Dinky DKAQ EMGR

ST Style Guitars

$1,099
Electric Guitar, Body: Okoume, Top: quilted maple, 5-Piece bolt-on neck:...
5 Expert Rating
Jackson JS20 DKQ 2PT TR Blue - ST Style Guitars

Jackson JS20 DKQ 2PT TR Blue

ST Style Guitars

$281
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Quilted maple art grain, Neck: Bolt-on maple,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Jackson JS20 DKQ TR TOB - ST Style Guitars

Jackson JS20 DKQ TR TOB

ST Style Guitars

$285
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Quilted maple art grain, Neck: Bolt-on maple, Fingerboard:...
4.9 Expert Rating
Jackson JS3P Concert Bass TR BLK - 4-String Basses

Jackson JS3P Concert Bass TR BLK

4-String Basses

$472
Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Top: burl poplar with art grain, Neck: Maple,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Jackson JS3P Concert Bass TR BLK BRST - 4-String Basses

Jackson JS3P Concert Bass TR BLK BRST

4-String Basses

$472
Electric Bass, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Amaranth, Fingerboard...
4.6 Expert Rating
Jackson X Series SL1A DX RD CD - ST Style Guitars

Jackson X Series SL1A DX RD CD

ST Style Guitars

$802
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple, Neck finish: Gloss colour matched,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Jackson X Series Kex LGM - Heavy Guitars

Jackson X Series Kex LGM

Heavy Guitars

$846
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Laurel, Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid...
5 Expert Rating
Jackson X Series Spectra Bass IV CAR - 4-String Basses

Jackson X Series Spectra Bass IV CAR

4-String Basses

$549
Electric Bass, Body: Nyatoh, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Laurel, White dot...
4.8 Expert Rating
Jackson X Series Spectra Bass IV DPM - 4-String Basses

Jackson X Series Spectra Bass IV DPM

4-String Basses

$615
Electric Bass, Body: Nyatoh, Neck: Maple, Fingerboard: Laurel, Fingerboard...
4.9 Expert Rating
Jackson Pro Andreas Kisser SL1 Quadra - ST Style Guitars

Jackson Pro Andreas Kisser SL1 Quadra

ST Style Guitars

$1,264
Jackson Pro Andre Kisser SL1 Quadra, Electric Guitar, Andre Kisser Signature Model, Body: Nyatoh, Neck: Maple with high...
4.6 Expert Rating
Jackson Pro Plus Soloist SLA3Q ABB - ST Style Guitars

Jackson Pro Plus Soloist SLA3Q ABB

ST Style Guitars

$1,447
Electric Guitar, Pro Series, Body: Okoume, Top: Quilted maple, Neck: 3-Piece...
4.9 Expert Rating
Jackson Pro Plus Soloist SLA3 GB - ST Style Guitars

Jackson Pro Plus Soloist SLA3 GB

ST Style Guitars

$1,359
Electric Guitar, Body: Okoume, 3-Piece neck: Maple/Walnut/Maple, Fingerboard: Ebony,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Jackson Pro Plus SRS DINKY DKAQ GB - ST Style Guitars

Jackson Pro Plus SRS DINKY DKAQ GB

ST Style Guitars

$1,209
Electric Guitar, Pro Series, Body: Okoume, Top: quilted maple, 5-Piece neck: Maple...
4.8 Expert Rating
Jackson Pro Plus SRS DINKY DKAQ IB - ST Style Guitars

Jackson Pro Plus SRS DINKY DKAQ IB

ST Style Guitars

$1,099
Electric Guitar, Pro Series, Body: Okume, 5-Piece neck: Maple/Walnut/Walnut/Maple,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24 PRPL - Heavy Guitars

Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24 PRPL

Heavy Guitars

$868
*Switch*, Position 1: Bridge, Position 2: Bridge and neck, Position 3: Neck
4.5 Expert Rating
Jackson ProPlus Series DK MS HT6 BK - ST Style Guitars

Jackson ProPlus Series DK MS HT6 BK

ST Style Guitars

$1,759
Multiscale Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, 3-Piece neck: maple/wenge/maple with...
4.6 Expert Rating
Jackson Pro Plus MDK7P HT CH - 7 String Guitars

Jackson Pro Plus MDK7P HT CH

7 String Guitars

$1,528
Electric Guitar, Body: Basswood, 3-Piece neck: maple/walnut/maple, Fingerboard: Ebony,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Jackson MJ Series Rhoads RR24MG BK - Heavy Guitars

Jackson MJ Series Rhoads RR24MG BK

Heavy Guitars

$2,859
*Switch*, Position 1: Bridge, Position 2: Bridge and neck, Position 3: Neck
4.6 Expert Rating
Jackson Pro Series Josh Smith SL7 ET - 7 String Guitars

Jackson Pro Series Josh Smith SL7 ET

7 String Guitars

$1,825
7-String Electric Guitar, Artist Series, Josh Smith Signature Model, Body: Alder,...
4.4 Expert Rating
Jackson Audio New Wave Stereo Chorus Vibrato - Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

Jackson Audio New Wave Stereo Chorus Vibrato

Chorus/Flanger/Phaser Pedals

$406
Effect Pedal, 100% Analogue stereo chorus/vibrato pedal, Offers...
4.8 Expert Rating
Jackson Pro Series Mark Heylmun RR24-7 - 7 String Guitars

Jackson Pro Series Mark Heylmun RR24-7

7 String Guitars

$1,222
7-String Electric Guitar, Mark Heylmun (Suicide Silence) Signature Model, Body:...
4.4 Expert Rating
Jackson Audio Twin Twelve - Guitar Effects

Jackson Audio Twin Twelve

Guitar Effects

$295
Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar, The Jackson Audio Twin Twelve - Silvertone 1484...
4.9 Expert Rating
Jackson KV2 King V SW USA - Heavy Guitars

Jackson KV2 King V SW USA

Heavy Guitars

$4,728
Electric Guitar, United States series, Body: Alder, Neck: Neck-thru-body Quartersawn Maple,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Jackson JS2P Spectra Bass BSB - 4-String P-Basses

Jackson JS2P Spectra Bass BSB

4-String P-Basses

$336
Electric Bass, Poplar body, Maple neck, Laurel fingerboard, White dot fretboard inlays,...
4.9 Expert Rating
Jackson Soloist SLX DX Red Crystal - ST Style Guitars

Jackson Soloist SLX DX Red Crystal

ST Style Guitars

$769
Electric Guitar, Poplar body, Maple neck, Laurel fretboard, Pearloid Sharkfin...
4.8 Expert Rating
Jackson Jeff Loomis Soloist SL7 SB - ST Style Guitars

Jackson Jeff Loomis Soloist SL7 SB

ST Style Guitars

$1,671
7-String Electric Guitar, Jeff Loomis Signature Model, Basswood body, Ash top,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Jackson JS32 MAH Rhoads Natural - Heavy Guitars

Jackson JS32 MAH Rhoads Natural

Heavy Guitars

$472
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Maple, Fretboard: Amaranth, Fretboard...
4.8 Expert Rating
Jackson JS22Q-7 DKA Dinky JS TrBlBurst - ST Style Guitars

Jackson JS22Q-7 DKA Dinky JS TrBlBurst

ST Style Guitars

$323
Jackson JS22Q-7 DKA Dinky JS Tr. Bl. Burst, 7-String Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Quilted maple, Bolt-on neck:...
5 Expert Rating
Jackson SLXM DX Soloist X Series SWH - ST Style Guitars

Jackson SLXM DX Soloist X Series SWH

ST Style Guitars

$714
Soloist Electric Guitar, X series, Body: Poplar, Neck: Maple, Fretboard: Maple,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Jackson JS24 DKAM Dinky JS Ser. MN SBK - ST Style Guitars

Jackson JS24 DKAM Dinky JS Ser. MN SBK

ST Style Guitars

$327
Electric Guitar, Body: Mahogany, Bolt-on neck: Caramelised maple, Fretboard:...
4.4 Expert Rating
Jackson SoCal Misha Mansoor 2PT DBL - ST Style Guitars

Jackson SoCal Misha Mansoor 2PT DBL

ST Style Guitars

$2,529
So-Cal Style 1 Electric Guitar, MJ series, Body: Basswood, Neck: Maple, Fretboard:...
4.6 Expert Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jackson

Jackson guitars are primarily manufactured in both the USA (Custom Shop and Select Series) and Indonesia (Pro and Affinity Series), offering a range of quality and price points.

While Jackson guitars are excellent instruments, the often-thin neck profiles and aggressive designs may be better suited for players with some experience.

USA models feature higher-grade materials, meticulous craftsmanship, and often more premium hardware, while the Affinity series provides a more accessible entry point with a focus on value.

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