Jackson KVXMG King V Satin Black
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Jackson
KVXMG King V Satin Black
Product Info
Article Number:
486925
Brand:
Jackson
Model:
KVXMG King V Satin Black
Category:
Heavy Guitars
Price:
$833.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This KVXMG King V is a serious contender for metalheads and shredders on a budget. The neck-thru design and EMG pickups deliver a modern, aggressive tone with plenty of sustain, and the Floyd Rose tremolo is a welcome addition for those dive bombs. It’s a great platform to build on, but be prepared for a bit of a learning curve with the King V’s ergonomics.
Product Description
- Jackson KVXMG King V Satin Black
- Electric Guitar
- X Series
- Body: Poplar
- Neck: Maple
- Neck attachment: Neck-thru-body
- Fretboard: Laurel
- Fretboard inlays: Pearloid Sharkfin
- Fretboard radius: 304.8 to 406 mm (compound radius)
- Frets: 24 Jumbo
- Bridge: Floyd Rose® special double-locking tremolo (recessed)
- Nut width: 42.86 mm
- Scale: 648 mm
- Pickups: EMG 81 (bridge)- & EMG 85 (neck) humbuckers
- Controls: Volume & Tone
- 3-Way switch
- Hardware: Black
- Machine heads: Jackson
- sealed diecast
- Strings: NPS .009 - .042
- Colour: Satin Black
PROS
- • EMG 81/85 pickups deliver aggressive, high-output metal tones.
- • Neck-thru construction enhances sustain and provides comfortable access.
- • Floyd Rose tremolo allows for wide-ranging dive bombs and vibrato.
- • Laurel fretboard offers a unique feel and slightly warmer tone than rosewood.
CONS
- • The King V shape can be unwieldy for players with smaller builds.
- • Satin black finish shows every fingerprint and requires careful maintenance.
- • While versatile, it's primarily geared towards heavier musical styles.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
EMG 81 (bridge), EMG 85 (neck) humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
Floyd Rose® special double-locking tremolo
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Laurel tends to be a bit smoother and slightly warmer than rosewood, offering a unique playing experience and a subtle tonal difference.
It's a special-locking version, so it's generally more stable than older designs, but still requires occasional fine-tuning after extreme tremolo use.
It provides excellent access to the upper frets and increased sustain, but the neck joint can feel a little different than a bolt-on; it’s a comfortable feel once you get used to it.
