Jackson JS20 DKQ 2PT TR Blue

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Jackson JS20 DKQ 2PT TR Blue

Jackson

JS20 DKQ 2PT TR Blue

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Product Info

Article Number: 584115
Brand: Jackson
Model: JS20 DKQ 2PT TR Blue
Price: $280.50

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This JS20 DKQ is a solid entry point into the Jackson world, offering a lot of metal-leaning performance for the money. The tremolo system is surprisingly good for the price, and the pickups deliver a decent amount of gain. It's perfect for younger players or anyone wanting a shred-ready guitar without a premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Jackson JS20 DKQ 2PT TR Blue
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Poplar
  • Top: Quilted maple art grain
  • Neck: Bolt-on maple
  • Fingerboard: Amaranth
  • Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid Sharkfins
  • Compound fingerboard radius: 305 - 406 mm (12" - 16")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
  • Floyd Rose licensed Jackson locking nut
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Pickups: 2 Jackson high-output humbuckers
  • Controls: Volume
  • Tone
  • 3-Way switch
  • 2-Point Fulcrum Tremolo
  • Black hardware
  • Sealed Jackson die-cast machine heads
  • Strings: NPS .009 - .042
  • Colour: Transparent Blue
PROS
  • • The poplar/quilted maple combo delivers surprisingly resonant and attractive aesthetics.
  • • Jackson high-output humbuckers provide a powerful, modern rock/metal tone.
  • • The compound radius fingerboard enhances playability, comfortable for both chords and solos.
  • • Floyd Rose licensed tremolo allows for expressive vibrato and dive bombs.
CONS
  • • Poplar body can feel a bit lightweight for some players, lacking sustain.
  • • Amaranth fingerboard, while playable, lacks the traditional warmth of rosewood.
  • • Hardware, while functional, is entry-level and may require upgrades later.

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Key Features

Body Material Poplar with Quilted Maple Top
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Amaranth
Pickups 2 Jackson High-Output Humbuckers
Scale Length 648 mm (25.51")
Frets 24 Jumbo
Bridge 2-Point Fulcrum Tremolo (Floyd Rose Licensed)
Weight Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a functional licensed version; expect less refinement and potentially more tuning instability compared to premium models.
It can feel a little slick initially, but most players adapt quickly; it’s more durable than rosewood, though.
They're high-output, so cleans will be a bit muddy, but you can dial back the gain and get usable rhythm tones for classic rock and blues.

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