Jackson JS32Q DKA HT Trans.PurpleBurst

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Jackson JS32Q DKA HT Trans.PurpleBurst

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JS32Q DKA HT Trans.PurpleBurst

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 511826
Brand: Jackson
Model: JS32Q DKA HT Trans.PurpleBurst
Price: $350.90

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This Jackson JS32Q DKA is a solid entry point for aspiring rock and metal players. The bolt-on neck offers a snappy feel, and the high-output pickups provide a powerful, modern tone. It's a great choice for players wanting aggressive sounds without the premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Jackson JS32Q DKA HT Trans. Purple Burst
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Poplar
  • Top: Quilted maple
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Amaranth
  • Fretboard inlays: Pearloid sharkfins
  • Frets: 24 jumbo
  • Nut: Black plastic
  • Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.69")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
  • Compound fretboard radius: 305 - 406 mm (12" - 16")
  • Pickups: 2 Jackson High Output humbuckers
  • Controls: Volume & Tone
  • 3-Way switch
  • Bridge: Jackson HT6 string-through-body
  • Hardware: Black
  • Machine heads: Closed Jackson diecast
  • Strings: NPS .009 - .042
  • Colour: Transparent Purple Burst
PROS
  • • Quilted maple top adds visual flair and a touch of resonance.
  • • Jackson HT6 bridge provides solid tuning stability and sustain.
  • • Compound radius fretboard eases chording and facilitates fast solos.
  • • High-output pickups deliver aggressive tone suitable for rock and metal.
CONS
  • • Poplar body can feel a bit lightweight for some players.
  • • Plastic nut is a common cost-saving measure; upgrade potential exists.
  • • Limited pickup options restrict versatility for cleaner, nuanced tones.

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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 in)
Frets 24 Jumbo
Bridge Jackson HT6 String-Through-Body
Weight Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg) - typical for this style

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Frequently Asked Questions

The compound radius starts shallow for comfortable chording and gradually flattens for easier soloing, offering a more versatile feel than a consistently round fretboard.
While they excel at high-gain tones, you can dial back the volume and tone controls for some blues or classic rock, but they lack the clarity for jazz or very clean styles.
It's a comfortable, medium 'C' shape – not overly thin like some modern guitars, but still quite playable for faster playing.

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