Jackson JS1X Dinky Minion Met.Bl.Burst
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JS1X Dinky Minion Met.Bl.Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
496751
Brand:
Jackson
Model:
JS1X Dinky Minion Met.Bl.Burst
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$196.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This little Dinky Minion is a serious contender for beginners or players needing a compact, shred-ready axe. The short scale makes it incredibly easy to play, and the graphite-reinforced neck offers impressive stability for the price. It's a surprisingly versatile platform – from crunchy rhythm to searing leads – and a fantastic value for what you get.
Product Description
- Jackson JS1X Dinky Minion Met.Bl.Burst
- Electric Guitar
- 2/3 Scale
- Body: Poplar
- Neck: Maple with graphite reinforcement and scarf joint
- Fingerboard: Amaranth
- Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid Sharkfins
- Neck profile: Speed Neck
- Scale: 572 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 12"
- Nut width: 41.3 mm
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Solar humbuckers
- 1 x Volume and 1 x tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- Charvel HT6 hardtail bridge with string guide through the body
- Black hardware
- Colour: Metallic Blue Burst
PROS
- • Graphite reinforcement minimizes neck torsion and warping.
- • Amaranth fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Solar humbuckers deliver a surprisingly thick, modern high-gain tone.
- • Charvel-style bridge provides reliable tuning stability and sustain.
CONS
- • Poplar body can feel a bit 'soft' and prone to dents with heavy use.
- • 2/3 scale length limits low-end extension and may feel cramped for larger hands.
- • Stock hardware, while functional, will likely be an upgrade target for serious players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple with Graphite Reinforcement
Fingerboard
Amaranth
Pickups
2 x Solar Humbuckers
Scale Length
572 mm
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
Charvel HT6 Hardtail
Weight
Approximately 6.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The shorter scale reduces the fundamental frequency, making notes sound 'rounder' and with less low-end tightness; it's not a drastic difference but noticeable.
They're surprisingly good for the price point, providing a modern, high-output tone, but a more experienced player may want to swap them out for more refined pickups down the line.
The Speed Neck is generally considered a slim profile, so while playable for larger hands, it might feel a bit narrow; it’s best suited for players with smaller to medium hands.
