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Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top DKAM Electric Guitar (Red Stain) Expired

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Adorama has Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top DKAM Electric Guitar (Red Stain, JS24) on sale for $159. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Hellfish39 for finding this deal
Features:
  • Caramelized Maple Neck and Fingerboard
  • Jackson High-Output Humbucking Pickups
  • Body Type: Solidbody
  • Neck Construction: Bolt-On
  • Body Material: Mahogany
  • Fingerboard Material: Maple Fretboard
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  • Includes a limited lifetime warranty with purchase

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The JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS24 DKAM features a mahogany body with arched top and bolt-on caramelized maple speed neck with graphite reinforcement for rock-solid stability and scarf joint for reduced playing fatigue. Designed for blazing speeds and comfort, its 12"-16" compound radius bound caramelized maple fingerboard features 24 jumbo frets and black sharkfin inlays.

Other features include dual Jackson high-output humbucking pickups with ceramic magnets and three-way pickup blade switching, single volume and tone controls, synchronized fulcrum tremolo bridge, standard strap buttons and die-cast tuners.

A value-laden bargain, the JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS24 DKAM is wrapped in a sophisticated Red Stain finish with pointy black headstock and black hardware.

Caramelized Maple Neck and Fingerboard
The caramelizing process removes moisture and impurities in the wood that improves stability. Aside from improved durability, a caramelized maple neck and fingerboard add exquisite style with beautiful grain definition and smoother playability for crystal clear, bright tones.

Jackson High-Output Humbucking Pickups
These Jackson high-output humbucking bridge and neck pickups have been painstakingly voiced for full, rich and monstrous tone, while also providing maximum overdrive and sustain.

Jackson Dinky Arch Top JS24 DKAM Specifications
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GeneralJump to...
Color
Red
Model / Series
JS Series
Orientation
Right-Handed
Number of Strings
6
BodyJump to...
Body Type
Solidbody
Body Shape
S style
Body Material
Mahogany
Guitar Finish
Satin
NeckJump to...
Neck Material
Maple
Neck Construction
Bolt-On
Neck Finish
Satin
Neck Shape
Speed Neck
Neck Binding
White
Scale Length
25.5" (648mm)
Fingerboard Material
Maple Fretboard
Fingerboard Radius
12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8mm to 406.4mm)
Number of Frets
24
Fret Size
Jumbo
Nut Material
Black Plastic
Nut Width
1.6875" (42.86mm)
Position Inlays
Black Sharkfin
Truss Rod Nut
Truss Rod Adjustment at Nut
Truss Rod Wrench
Yes
Headstock
Jackson Pointed 6-In-Line
Headstock Binding
White
HardwareJump to...
Bridge Type
2-Point Fulcrum Tremolo
Hardware Finish
Black
Tuning Machines
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
Pickguard
None
Control Knobs
Dome-Style
Switch Tip
Black
Neck Plate
Jackson
ElectronicsJump to...
Bridge Pickup
Jackson High-Output Humbucking
Neck Pickup
Jackson High-Output Humbucking
Controls
Volume, Tone
Pickup Switching
3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge and Middle, Position 2. Bridge, Middle and Neck, Position 3. Neck
Pickup Configuration
HH
MiscellaneousJump to...
String Material
Steel

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Model: Jackson Js Series Dinky Arch Top Js24 Dkam Electric Guitar Red Stain

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muni2773
01-23-2024 at 03:57 PM.
01-23-2024 at 03:57 PM.
Get it .. Great price.
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01-23-2024 at 04:08 PM.
01-23-2024 at 04:08 PM.
This vs JS22 … which one is higher quality?

I went to guitar center and some of the Jackson guitars were just embarrassing how bad they were finished. Rough wood, frets, loose pickups and jacks..
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01-23-2024 at 06:04 PM.
01-23-2024 at 06:04 PM.
Quote from hogger :
This vs JS22 … which one is higher quality?

I went to guitar center and some of the Jackson guitars were just embarrassing how bad they were finished. Rough wood, frets, loose pickups and jacks..

Not sure the quality between 22, 24, and 32 are massively different. Just bridges and finishes really, as the pickups/hardware/neck profile should all be the same.
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01-23-2024 at 07:31 PM.
01-23-2024 at 07:31 PM.
From someone that knows absolutely nothing about guitars and plan to learn using Rocksmith, is this a good guitar?

Compared to Epiphone Les Paul Special II? Sorry if this isn't an apple's to apple's comparison.
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01-23-2024 at 08:33 PM.
01-23-2024 at 08:33 PM.
Quote from xVAGUE :
From someone that knows absolutely nothing about guitars and plan to learn using Rocksmith, is this a good guitar?

Compared to Epiphone Les Paul Special II? Sorry if this isn't an apple's to apple's comparison.

I just started playing myself. For the short money ya can't beat them. I have 3 Jackson's and love them. Get the adorama card and save 5%. check Amazon for Leo Jaymze guitars. $129 and really nice guitars
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01-23-2024 at 08:51 PM.
01-23-2024 at 08:51 PM.
Quote from xVAGUE :
From someone that knows absolutely nothing about guitars and plan to learn using Rocksmith, is this a good guitar?

Compared to Epiphone Les Paul Special II? Sorry if this isn't an apple's to apple's comparison.

My son started learning on a Jackson guitar. This is a great guitar that should last for years. And btw, he learned using Roclsmith and is playing the solo from Metallica's song One now. He's gotten that good! I'm tempted to get this one for myself.
edit- shows to be on backorder till March
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Quote from rage4order :
My son started learning on a Jackson guitar. This is a great guitar that should last for years. And btw, he learned using Roclsmith and is playing the solo from Metallica's song One now. He's gotten that good! I'm tempted to get this one for myself.
edit- shows to be on backorder till March

Check guitar center to see if they sell it and have them match price
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01-23-2024 at 09:12 PM.
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Quote from Hellfish39 :
I just started playing myself. For the short money ya can't beat them. I have 3 Jackson's and love them. Get the adorama card and save 5%. check Amazon for Leo Jaymze guitars. $129 and really nice guitars

Thanks!
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Quote from rage4order :
My son started learning on a Jackson guitar. This is a great guitar that should last for years. And btw, he learned using Roclsmith and is playing the solo from Metallica's song One now. He's gotten that good! I'm tempted to get this one for myself.
edit- shows to be on backorder till March

That's awesome (your son not the backorder)!
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muni2773
01-23-2024 at 09:27 PM.
01-23-2024 at 09:27 PM.
Quote from hogger :
This vs JS22 … which one is higher quality?

I went to guitar center and some of the Jackson guitars were just embarrassing how bad they were finished. Rough wood, frets, loose pickups and jacks..
Keeping the price in mind be ready to invest time into fret polishing, leveling and truss, tremolo setup. I buy these to replace them with better tuners, pickups and pots. They are worth the time spent to get to a much much higher quality guitar value. Used to do the same with Ibanez but the lower end Ibanez body is just crap to work with.
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01-24-2024 at 07:21 AM.
01-24-2024 at 07:21 AM.
Thanks! Ordered one. At this price even if it sits around it'll look good. This is the 3rd guitar I'll be bad at playing!
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01-24-2024 at 08:41 AM.
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Quote from xVAGUE :
From someone that knows absolutely nothing about guitars and plan to learn using Rocksmith, is this a good guitar?

Compared to Epiphone Les Paul Special II? Sorry if this isn't an apple's to apple's comparison.
Probably similar quality overall. I think one of the biggest differences is the scale length, the Epiphone is a 24.75" versus the 25.5" on this. That might make the Epiphone a little easier to play on for a beginner, especially if you have smaller hands (it does have other differences, but probably not as relevant for your purposes). But ultimately I'd probably recommend whichever one you like the looks of more, since that could help motivate you to pick up and play more.

It looks like they still have the JS22 in blue with the darker fretboard and white neck inlays at $139 as well, if that's more appealing. I ordered one of those, it arrived yesterday, and I like it. I might upgrade the tuners, haven't decided for sure yet, but out of the box I'm pretty satisfied.
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01-24-2024 at 09:09 AM.
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The Jackson will be able to have lower action and that's better of course. It's also ergonomically better. there's no reason not to get the Jackson either one could have kind of bad quality control sample.

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Probably similar quality overall. I think one of the biggest differences is the scale length, the Epiphone is a 24.75" versus the 25.5" on this. That might make the Epiphone a little easier to play on for a beginner, especially if you have smaller hands (it does have other differences, but probably not as relevant for your purposes). But ultimately I'd probably recommend whichever one you like the looks of more, since that could help motivate you to pick up and play more.

It looks like they still have the JS22 in blue with the darker fretboard and white neck inlays at $139 as well, if that's more appealing. I ordered one of those, it arrived yesterday, and I like it. I might upgrade the tuners, haven't decided for sure yet, but out of the box I'm pretty satisfied.
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