Jackson X Series DK2 Illuminati
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Jackson
X Series DK2 Illuminati
Product Info
Article Number:
609199
Brand:
Jackson
Model:
X Series DK2 Illuminati
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$691.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Illuminati is a seriously fun guitar for players who want a shred-ready feel and aggressive tone without spending a fortune. That compound radius and bolt-on neck make it easy to play, and the single humbucker delivers plenty of crunch. It’s a great gateway into Jackson’s world for aspiring rock and metal players.
Product Description
- Jackson X Series DK2 Illuminati
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Nyatoh
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Amaranth
- Pearloid sharkfin fingerboard inlays
- Compound fingerboard radius: 305 - 406 mm (12" - 16")
- Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.69")
- Nut: Floyd Rose Special locking
- 24 jumbo frets
- Pickup: One Jackson high-output humbucker
- 3-way switch
- Floyd Rose Special locking tremolo
- Sealed Jackson die-cast machine heads
- Black hardware
- Factory strings: Nickel-plated steel .009 - .042
- Colour: Illuminati
PROS
- • Nyatoh body offers surprising resonance and sustain for the price.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides snappy response and easy playability.
- • Compound radius fingerboard eases chording and facilitates fast runs.
- • High-output Jackson humbucker delivers aggressive rock and metal tones.
CONS
- • Nyatoh body, while resonant, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or alder.
- • Limited pickup versatility restricts tonal options beyond high-gain genres.
- • Floyd Rose Special tremolo requires a learning curve for proper tuning.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Nyatoh
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Amaranth
Pickups
Single Jackson High-Output Humbucker
Scale Length
25.5" (648 mm)
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
Floyd Rose Special Locking Tremolo
Weight
8.2 lbs (3.7 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a more budget-friendly version, so fine-tuning can be slightly less precise, but it still locks and provides tremolo functionality.
While it excels in rock and metal, you can dial back the gain and get usable blues and classic rock tones, but it's definitely a one-trick pony compared to guitars with multiple pickups.
Nyatoh is brighter and more articulate than mahogany, offering a tighter low end and a more focused high end, which complements the humbucker's output well.
