The Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top delivers classic single–cutaway geometry with a focus on tonal clarity and playability. Built by Jackson, a manufacturer with decades of electric guitar heritage, this model combines period–appropriate design with modern construction techniques aimed at gigging musicians and studio players seeking reliable performance without excessive cost.
The neck and fingerboard employ caramelised maple, a treatment that extracts moisture and impurities to enhance dimensional stability across temperature and humidity shifts. This process yields sharper grain definition and a tactile playing surface that naturally promotes articulation and brightness. The Black Stain finish on the body offers tonal warmth whilst maintaining visual clarity, whilst the arch top contributes subtle resonance characteristics. Bridge and neck positions house Jackson's high–output humbucker pickups, engineered for fat, aggressive voicing with extended sustain and overdrive response suitable for both rhythm and lead work.
Features
- Caramelised maple neck and fingerboard for improved stability and tonal clarity
- Jackson high–output humbucker pickups in bridge and neck positions
- Single–cutaway Dinky Arch Top body geometry
- Black Stain finish with visible grain definition
- Engineered for full, rich tone with extended sustain and overdrive response
- Suitable for studio recording and live performance applications
- Moisture–resistant caramelised maple construction reduces wood movement
- High–output pickup voicing maximises signal amplitude into amplifiers
- Number of Strings: 6
- Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
- Body Type: Solidbody
- Body Shape: JS Series Dinky
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Body Finish: Satin
- Color: Black
- Neck Material: Caramelized Maple
- Neck Shape: Speed Neck
- Neck Joint: Bolt-on
- Radius: 12"-16" compound
- Fingerboard Material: Caramelized Maple
- Fingerboard Inlay: Black Sharkfins
- Number of Frets: 24, Jumbo
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 1.6875"
- Nut Material: Black Plastic
- Bridge/Tailpiece2-Point Fulcrum Tremolo
- TunersJackson: Sealed Die-cast
- Neck Pickup: Jackson High-output Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: Jackson High-output Humbucker
- Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
- Switching: 3-way blade pickup switch



