Jackson JS23 Dinky User manual

Experts consider the shark to be evolutionary
perfection – the ultimate killing machine. Swift,
sleek and deadly. The new Jackson JS Series is the
affordable axe equivalent. Built with 30 years worth of
Jackson expertise, each JS is swift, sleek and deadly –
the ultimate shredding machine at a price that won’t break
the bank.
In addition to boasting Jackson’s legendary looks and playability, each and
every JS axe is armed with high-output pickups, jumbo frets and our unique
compound radius fingerboard – a stunning feature 100% unique to
Jackson that puts each and every JS model headstock and shoulders above
the competition in terms of shredability. Simply put, the fingerboard radius is
roundest near the nut – perfect for fretting crushing chords and deadly riffs. Then,
as you climb the neck, the fingerboard’s curvature gradually flattens out – perfect
for effortless, warp-speed shredding and the widest string bends known to man.
The JS Series starts with the original JS1: a best-selling, no-nonsense axe
that remains the same. The seven JS2 and JS3 models, however, are 100%
brand new and feature 24 frets, our trademark shark fin inlays and a
Jackson gig bag. Read on to learn more. Better still, visit your
nearest Jackson dealer and grab a new JS by the neck ASAP.
Your fingers and your wallet will thank you …
PICK WISELY. PLAY BETTER.
THE NEW JACKSON JS SERIES
JS3
Streamlined, sleek.
Built to shred and destroy.
Gig Bag included
JS32RT DINKYTM
Black
Snow White
Gun Metal Grey
Transparent Black
JS32T RHOADS
Shown in Inferno Red
Also available in:
Legendary shape created by the
late, great Randy Rhoads.
Gig Bag included
Black
Gun Metal Grey
Shown in Tobacco Burst
Also available in:
The JS3 range consists of no fewer than five distinctive and deadly Jackson shapes – each one
crafted for maximum playing comfort and ease to complement their show-stealing good looks.
The five instantly recognizable JS3 shapes are the Rhoads, Dinky™, Kelly™, King V™and Warrior™.
Each is armed with a compound radius fingerboard, 24 jumbo frets, shark fin inlays,
high-output covered Jackson®humbucking pickups and a fixed bridge with string-through-body
design for maximum sustain. Choose your weapon. Pick wisely. Play better.
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Compound Radius Fingerboard
A feature unique to Jackson®that lets you shred like
no other. Rounder near the nut – perfect for fingering
crushing chords and deadly riffs. Then, as you climb
the neck, the fingerboard flattens out, making it perfect
for effortless warp-speed shredding and the widest
string bends known to man.
24 Jumbo Frets
Superbly finished and easily accessible on all
models. When combined with our compound
radius fingerboard, this feature ensures effortless
string bending and super-fast shredding all the
way up to the 24th fret.
Distinctive Shark Fin Inlays
Undeniable. Unmistakable. 100% Jackson.
This instantly recognizable feature makes our guitars
stand out from the crowd. Jackson guitars not only
play better – they look better, too.
High-Output, Custom-Voiced
Covered Jackson Pickups
Painstakingly voiced for full, rich tone while
providing maximum overdrive and sustain. These
bad boys also clean up nicely when rolled back,
which isn’t always true of high-output pickups.
Fixed Adjustable Bridge with
String-Through-Body Design
Adjustable bridge ensures that optimal action
and perfect intonation are easily set – with no need
for annoying special tools you can never find when you
need them. String-through-body design means maximum
sustain and resonance.
High-Quality Jackson Gig Bag
Cover your axe. Besides protecting your new JS, the gig bag lets
you carry it with ease, confident that it won’t get dinged. Why
buy a lesser guitar that comes in a mere cardboard box?
ALL NEW JS3 MODELS BOAST
JS32T KELLY
Jackson’s famous Kelly is shaped
like a bolt from darkened skies
and sounds even hotter.
Gig Bag included
TM
Black
Gun Metal Grey
Shown in Snow White
Also available in:
JS32T KING V
Regal and bursting with fret-burning
flamboyance, the King V is a
Jackson classic that demands
the loyalty of its subjects.
Gig Bag included
TM
Gun Metal Grey
Inferno Red
Shown in Black
Also available in:
TM
JS32T WARRIOR
Outlandish looks. Brutal sounds.
The aptly named Warrior
always emerges victorious.
Gig Bag included
Black
Shown in Gun Metal Grey
Also available in:
JS3
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MODEL JS1 JS2 JS3
Body Shape Dinky™Dinky™Dinky™, Rhoads, Kelly™,
King V™, Warrior™
Neck Bolt-on maple Bolt-on maple Bolt-on maple
Fingerboard Rosewood, compound
radius
Rosewood, compound
radius
Rosewood, compound
radius
Body Cedro Cedro Cedro
Frets 22 Jumbo 24 Jumbo 24 Jumbo
Inlays Dot Shark Fin Shark Fin
Headstock Regular Jackson®Regular Jackson®(JS23)
Reverse (JS22R)
Regular Jackson®(shapes)
Reverse (JS32RT)
Pickups 2 custom-voiced
high-output Humbuckers
2 Humbuckers (JS22R)
HSS configuration (JS23)
2 Jackson high-output
covered Humbuckers
Hardware Chrome Chrome Chrome
Bridge Fulcrum Tremolo Fulcrum Tremolo Fixed (adjustable) with
string-through-body
Jackson Gig Bag Not included Included Included
JS23 DINKY
Three-pickup configuration
for modern and classic
hard-rock tones.
Gig Bag included
Black
Snow White
Shown in Natural
Also available in:
JS22R DINKY
Sleek, deadly and
built to destroy.
Gig Bag included
TM
Snow White
Inferno Red
Shown in Black
Also available in:
JS1R DINKYTM
The original
no-nonsense
JS axe.
Black
Shown in Snow White
Also available in:
JS2 JS1
JS SERIES COMPARISON CHART
Custom-Voiced Pickups
The JS22R houses two custom-voiced humbuckers designed for
maximum overdrive and rich, full tone. They clean up nicely too.
The JS23 offers the classic HSS* pickup configuration – allowing
you to switch between the humbucker’s roar and the subtlety of
both custom-voiced single-coil pickups.
* HSS is an acronym for a humbucker, single-coil, single-coil pickup configuration
Compound Radius Fingerboard
24 Jumbo Frets
Shark Fin Inlays
Jackson Gig Bag
Compound Radius Fingerboard
22 Jumbo Frets
Custom-Voiced High-Output Humbuckers
Fulcrum Tremolo Bridge
Fulcrum Tremolo Bridge
With a sturdy arm, this easily adjustable two-point fulcrum bridge
is built to withstand whatever whammy bar punishment you can
dish out.
All JS Series Guitars are Backed by a Jackson Limited Lifetime Warranty
BOTH NEW JS2 MODELS BOAST THE JS MODEL THAT STARTED IT ALL ...
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NOT ALL NECKS ARE CREATED EQUAL
Neck-width and back-shape are vital for playing
comfort, but the fingerboard is where the rubber
meets the road – that’s where your fingers will
freeze, fumble or fly. And this is where Jackson’s
unique compound radius fingerboard comes
into play.
All JS Series Jackson®guitars boast a
compound radius fingerboard and the
slickest, most comfortable back-shape
in rock. So head to your Jackson dealer
today and grab a new JS by the neck.
Your fingers will feel the difference
and your shredding will soar.
PICK WISELY. PLAY BETTER.
ROUNDER AT THE NUT
FLATTER AT THE HEEL
The fingerboard is rounder near the nut
(12” radius at the 1st fret) – perfect for
fretting crushing chords and deadly riffs
with ease.
As you climb higher, the fingerboard
gradually flattens out (16” radius at the
12th fret) – making it perfect for effortless,
warp-speed shredding and the widest
string bends known to man.
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