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Feb 18, 2023 12:17 AM

Jackson JS Series Electric Guitars: Rhoads MAH JS32 $329 Dinky Arch Top

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Adorama has select Jackson JS Series Electric Guitars on sale as listed below. Shipping is free.

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Available:Key Features:
  • Jackson High-Output Humbucking Pickups
  • Handedness: Right-Handed
  • Body Type: Solidbody
  • Neck Construction: Bolt-On
  • Strings: 6 String
  • Body Material: Mahogany

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Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal (JS24) is $70.99 less (24% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $299.99 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • Jackson Lifetime Limited Warranty
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Adorama has select Jackson JS Series Electric Guitars on sale as listed below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Available:Key Features:
  • Jackson High-Output Humbucking Pickups
  • Handedness: Right-Handed
  • Body Type: Solidbody
  • Neck Construction: Bolt-On
  • Strings: 6 String
  • Body Material: Mahogany

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this deal (JS24) is $70.99 less (24% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $299.99 at the time of this posting.
  • About this product:
    • Jackson Lifetime Limited Warranty
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Written by iconian | Staff

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Feb 18, 2023 4:43 AM
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Illusory_wallsFeb 18, 2023 4:43 AM
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Feb 18, 2023 4:44 AM
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dreamliner77Feb 18, 2023 4:44 AM
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Jackson's with a trem other than a Floyd look weird...
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Feb 18, 2023 5:03 AM
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jonybgoodeFeb 18, 2023 5:03 AM
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I have not tried Flying-V before.
Are the upper frets access better, worst, or the same as the S-Style?
Feb 18, 2023 6:06 AM
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PortabelloRoadFeb 18, 2023 6:06 AM
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That caramelized maple looks amazing.
Feb 18, 2023 7:38 AM
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hoggerFeb 18, 2023 7:38 AM
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I own several guitars and was often recommended a Jackson because I like to play some thrash and punk rock.

I ordered one blindly the last time these came up circa November 2021. Same price. It was Back ordered.

In the meantime I went to a guitar center and found the JS Series and other Jackson's. They are so poorly finished. I mean the frets and wood almost like it might cut you while playing. Felt so cheap like handling a piece of rough plywood from the hardware store. I cancelled the order since it had not shipped.

The good thing I'll say is the pricing is usually great on Jackson's and they are very small, light, and slim necked so it makes for super easy playing for beginners. Quality of the guitar is not great.

I own monoprice and squiers for comparison and they felt much nicer than all the Jackson's I tried. Pricing is comparable.

Fenders, Ibanez, Schecter, and Gibson on a whole next level (for finish quality). The pricing on these will never be comparable.
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Feb 18, 2023 3:41 PM
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JamieL2159Feb 18, 2023 3:41 PM
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Quote from jonybgoode View quoted comment :
I have not tried Flying-V before.
Are the upper frets access better, worst, or the same as the S-Style?
If you play standing up, the flying v is an awesome choice. On a strap it's very balanced compared to other guitars where the headstock always wanting to slide down. And yes, some of the best access to the upper frets you'll get. If you'd like to sit down and play, pass on it.

I did a lengthy post on an earlier sale by Jackson. The company made a conscious decision to put profit over quality and it shows big time. They're still riding their name of quality guitars of which I own several made in Japan Jackson's. If you're buying this guitar to play it a few times and hang it on the wall then you'll get your money's worth. If it's going to be your everyday guitar, understand you're going to need to do work to it. I didn't have the problem of poor quality feel that an above poster mentioned. Rather the thing played like a dream right out of the box, but very soon a few of the tuners disintegrated internally and a peace fell off of the bridge and one of the locking nut holes stripped out and I had to replace the entire locking nut with american-made steel versus the Chinese crap. Just my opinion but for very light use or with the understanding you'll need to work on it, I would stay away.
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Feb 18, 2023 10:44 PM
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PortabelloRoadFeb 18, 2023 10:44 PM
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Quote from hogger View quoted comment :
I own several guitars and was often recommended a Jackson because I like to play some thrash and punk rock.

I ordered one blindly the last time these came up circa November 2021. Same price. It was Back ordered.

In the meantime I went to a guitar center and found the JS Series and other Jackson's. They are so poorly finished. I mean the frets and wood almost like it might cut you while playing. Felt so cheap like handling a piece of rough plywood from the hardware store. I cancelled the order since it had not shipped.

The good thing I'll say is the pricing is usually great on Jackson's and they are very small, light, and slim necked so it makes for super easy playing for beginners. Quality of the guitar is not great.

I own monoprice and squiers for comparison and they felt much nicer than all the Jackson's I tried. Pricing is comparable.

Fenders, Ibanez, Schecter, and Gibson on a whole next level (for finish quality). The pricing on these will never be comparable.
I have the JS32 Dinky DKA from a previous sale, and I don't have any problems on it with fit and finish. The frets are fine, no fret sprout, not sharp. The board is in great shape. I've no complaints about it at all. I've had Mexican and American Fenders with more issues.
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Feb 19, 2023 12:41 AM
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badger6Feb 19, 2023 12:41 AM
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Quote from PortabelloRoad View quoted comment :
I have the JS32 Dinky DKA from a previous sale, and I don't have any problems on it with fit and finish. The frets are fine, no fret sprout, not sharp. The board is in great shape. I've no complaints about it at all. I've had Mexican and American Fenders with more issues.
I got the same one in Transparent Green for around $230 total. I won't disagree that it's a low end beginners guitar. However, the neck and body are great and it came with a low end Floyd.

I bought it to mod so It's in pieces right now. But while the original strings were on it I didn't find any concerning problems and it played surprisingly well. The only issues that I found was the locking nut was a hair smaller out of spec than all of my other guitars and the tremolo cavity was very poorly finished. However, I can fix all of that easily. Only other thing I'm going to do is upgrade the Floyd with stainless steel hardware and maybe put in some new pickups. Most guitars in this price range expect a little bit of work and set up
Feb 19, 2023 1:08 AM
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JamieL2159Feb 19, 2023 1:08 AM
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Quote from badger6 View quoted comment :
I got the same one in Transparent Green for around $230 total. I won't disagree that it's a low end beginners guitar. However, the neck and body are great and it came with a low end Floyd.

I bought it to mod so It's in pieces right now. But while the original strings were on it I didn't find any concerning problems and it played surprisingly well. The only issues that I found was the locking nut was a hair smaller out of spec than all of my other guitars and the tremolo cavity was very poorly finished. However, I can fix all of that easily. Only other thing I'm going to do is upgrade the Floyd with stainless steel hardware and maybe put in some new pickups. Most guitars in this price range expect a little bit of work and set up
Be ready to replace the tuners too. But I agree, these feel/play nice right out of the box especially for the price
Feb 19, 2023 4:44 AM
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badger6Feb 19, 2023 4:44 AM
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Quote from JamieL2159 View quoted comment :
Be ready to replace the tuners too. But I agree, these feel/play nice right out of the box especially for the price
Oh yeah, I forget about the tuners. Actually, those are the worst part on the guitar, lol. So much slop, I can go 1/8 turn each way and the pitch doesn't change. I guess in my mind guitars in this price range automatically get new tuners🤣
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Feb 19, 2023 5:00 AM
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JamieL2159Feb 19, 2023 5:00 AM
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Quote from badger6 View quoted comment :
Oh yeah, I forget about the tuners. Actually, those are the worst part on the guitar, lol. So much slop, I can go 1/8 turn each way and the pitch doesn't change. I guess in my mind guitars in this price range automatically get new tuners🤣
True that!
Feb 20, 2023 6:06 AM
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pm11088Feb 20, 2023 6:06 AM
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I have a 7 string Dinky hardtail and it feels fine to play, it's just the tuning machines just didn't allow the guitar to stay in tune. Got some ToneNinja locking tuners for about $50, changed string gauge to 10s and have been very happy since.
Feb 20, 2023 12:05 PM
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Slickd3alerFeb 20, 2023 12:05 PM
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Always a deal on guitars, but never any on violins?
Feb 20, 2023 12:23 PM
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lenserFeb 20, 2023 12:23 PM
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Are these Jackson branded Floyd Rose pure garbage or actually usable?
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Feb 20, 2023 6:02 PM
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offworldgamerFeb 20, 2023 6:02 PM
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Quote from lenser View quoted comment :
Are these Jackson branded Floyd Rose pure garbage or actually usable?
Mostly garbage, a proper set up (including shimming/cutting the bridge pocket better) might get you able to do some flutters and very light dips without too much trouble. I always prefer a TOM or string thru on these cheap guitars.
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