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Jackson DKMG Electric Guitar

The Jackson DKMG Arch Top is much more than just a pretty face. The DKMG Archtop electric now features EMG 81 and 85 humbuckers. Active, pro EMGs in an archtop guitar for this amazing price! Other features include maple neck with a bound rosewood fingerboard, Jackson's Piranha fingerboard inlay, 24 jumbo frets, 25.5-inch scale, and a licensed Low Profile Floyd Rose locking tremolo. The DKMG is topped off with black hardware. Learn More...

    • New from $699.95
  • Installment Plan:4 payments of $174.98
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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10

Feature:
Everything I needed for a metal guitar. Can't think of anything you could add to this guitar for the price I paid for it. When I ordered it I wanted Cobalt Blue and the sent me Cobalt Blue Swirl. I have to send it back and swap esp. considering the Cobalt Blue Swirl is $100 more.

Quality:
Wasn't to happy when I open the box and the strings were so loose that it took me an hour to tune and as I tightened the strings I noticed the bridge was moving up also. I had to take the back piece off the guitar and seen that two of the springs were off so had to back off the strings put the springs on and start the process over again. Seems to me to be a solid guitar and can take plenty of punishment.

Value:
for the price you can't beat the quality.

Desirability:
This guitar feels so good on you won't want to put it down.

Sound:
The sound was better than my other guitars. I own a Gibson SG 61 reissue, Fender Strat, Godin and a Kramer. I needed a guitar for when I get in the mood to play a little Metallica. It sounded great and when iron man came on from Ozzy Through my Peavey amp it sounded identical. I am getting a squeal when I take my hands off the strings but haven't had time to see where it is coming from.

Ease of Use:
Didn't get a manual with it. Guess it got lost But it is pretty simple to plug a cable into and rock. Plays great. I haven't played metal in a many of years and the ease of use made me sound like I haven't missed a lick.

Support:
Don't know yet only had the guitar 1 day.

Overall:
If something was to happen to the guitar i probably won't buy another cause there must have been a reason for it. I'd just strap my Gibson SG back on and play away.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * . . . . . . . 3 out of 10

Feature:
pretty standard, except some come with a locking tremolo that can be a pain to tune. the floyd rose seems to keep everything in tune, except you might have to raise the action a little on it if you are going to play drop C or lower. some loose parts when you get them, but nothing vital.

Quality:
probably the best brand I've come across. very well built and sturdy enough to last someone a lifetime. all hardware right down to the knobs are metal. they have a really tough coat of paint on the body and the hardware thats colored. Basically everything is well built and hard to wear out.

Value:
whatever price you buy it for you'll have to spend double to find another guitar thats just as good. double the quality for half the price.

Desirability:
i've been wanting a jackson for a few months now. But i just got one cause of the wayit plays not so much how it looks. but it does look pretty awesome.

Sound:
if you like heavy metal this is the brand you want. the pick-ups are very sensitive to the slightest nudge of a pick. no static sounds from them either. very high quality distortion pick-ups, cause thats what jackson is about.

Ease of Use:
the jumbo frets will make it easier for anybody to play. a short neck so you don't have to stretch so much. THE ACTION IS EXCELLENT! the strings run really close to the fretboard so a soft touch will do for fretting. the smooth frets make it easier to slide around.

Support:
have had a bit of trouble

Overall:
i would buy another one just to have it.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10

Feature:
The EMG's are perfect, the floyd is awesome once you get use to it. I love the inlays of this guitar and the neck plays very smooth and fast.

Quality:
I personally bought mine blemished cause it was a cheap deal, after receiving it I found nothing wrong with it apart from a loose knob and strap lock, the finish on the guitar is flawless and beautiful, and after a quick tightening it was in perfect condition.

Value:
For the price, you wont find better. It's gig worthy and will last you a lifetime. I've played guitars over 3 times the value that could not match even half the quality.

Desirability:
I'd hit it

Sound:
This guitar is just amazing. I've owned it for 8 months now and it has never let me down. The active EMG's sound beautiful even on a crappy amp, and have great sustain.

Ease of Use:
Very fast neck, harmonics are a breeze, tremolo is simple to learn to use.

Support:
I've had nothing wrong with this guitar and it was delivered very fast. But seeing as Jackson and Charvel are now owned by Fender... Not gonna bother with any support if something goes wrong. Fender takes to many shortcuts to produce half assed stuff and overwhelming prices.

Overall:
I plan to keep this guitar for the rest of my guitar playing life. Jackson is without a doubt my favorite type and clearly the best. If anything happened to this guitar, I'd buy the same one, no questions asked.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
The neck is fast and feels great. You can see the quality in the fretboard,everything is in the right place-they did not cut corners! Even the action is very good.

Quality:
I could not find one thing that was out of place or any blemish or defect. I feel like my DKMG was checked and then re-checked for any possible problem. Perfect!!

Value:
Great value, just wish it came with a hardshell case to fit the reverse headstock.

Desirability:
This guitar looks as good as it sounds and feels!

Sound:
I've been playing Ibanez guitars for 10 years but after playing the jackson DKMG, I don't think I will ever play anything else. The EMGHZ pickups are the best.Incredible tone and sustain, just keep the boost all the way up! For heavy rock or metal, this is the one!!

Ease of Use:
I feel like I play better, because the neck fits my large hands like a glove! Its also easier to hit those higher notes without having too much of a stretch.

Support:
The only thing was that they had sent me a chrome tremelo bar instead of a black one to match all of the black hardware. Within two weeks I received the correct one.(black)

Overall:
I know I"ll keep this guitar forever. It has everything I"ve ever wanted in a Rock n Roll axe. Look, feel, sound this Jackson DKMG is the best for the money, period.

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