Jackson JS Series King V JS32 Electric Guitar, Rosewood Fingerboard
Get more for less with the JS32: a compound-radius bound rosewood fretboard, Floyd Rose tremolo, and high-output humbuckers loaded into a fully bound V body.
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Submitted January 16, 2017 by Ian B in Council Bluffs, IA
"Jackson JS32 King V"
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Great guitar for beginners and pros alike. Won't be disappointed in the least.
Sound
Has a really versatile sound. Doesn't have any problem getting into those growling lows, but still screams on the high end, too. Works well as a rhythm or a lead guitar with the stock pickups. My only complaints are, as another reviewer said, the pickups are slightly microphonic, not really shielded well/at all, and it doesn't have a whole lot of sustain on the high end.
Features
There's not really a whole lot to throw in this part. It's not the lowest end of Jackson's axes, but it's still in that budget category. It's high enough that it isn't dull, bland or "Vanilla," and has nice things like the Floyd Rose, and the Compound Radius neck, but low enough that it's made out of basic materials: Basswood body, Maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, basic 1x tone, 1x volume, 1x 3-way switch for controls.
Ease of Use
Nothing to it. Stretch your strings, set that Trem up, and it's good to go. Keep that gain back and you get nice, smooth cleans, pour on the gain and you've got chugging riffs, blistering solos and a perfect metal tone. Obviously it's got a Floyd Rose on it, which isn't really something a brand-new guitarist should be looking at, but it's low enough on the spectrum of guitars that if you have been playing for a while, and you want to step into the Tremolo world, this would be a good starter guitar. Other than that, it is a V. Sitting down to play it takes some real getting used to.
Quality
It's a Jackson. I've had this one for about 4 months now, and I have another Jackson I've had for about 1 year and neither one has let me down in any way shape or form. Yes, this a "Budget," or "Low-End" guitar, no it isn't made poorly. Jackson pours the same amount of attention into building and setting up these guitars as they do in their higher-end rigs, the only difference is the materials, pickups and control schemes.
Value
Is it worth it? Yeah, it's worth it. You buy this guitar and you've got an axe with some real solid metal pickups, just as suited to rhythm playing as it is to lead, even in stock form, a 24-fret, rosewood board(and it's unusually dark for rosewood, or at least mine is) with a compound radius, a Floyd Rose Double Locking Tremolo, with locking nut and all, and some quality electronics, all wrapped up in an Iconic body style. Great sound, Great playability, Great looks.
Manufacturer Support
Well, Jackson does such a fine job building their guitars that I've never had to get in touch with them.
The Wow Factor
It's a Jackson. Like I said earlier, even though the materials may be different, the same quality building and attention to detail gets poured into everything, regardless of price range, and that's where the wow factor is for me - This is a budget guitar, made out of budget tone woods, with base-level pickups, but laid out, assembled and set up like a custom shop.
Musical Background:
Been drumming for life, picked up a bass about 3-4 years ago, picked up a guitar about a year and a half ago.
Musical Style:
Everything that rocks, staying closer to the heavy side of things.
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Submitted October 22, 2017 by Todd S in Mauldin, SC
"Matte army green color"
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I've had this V model for a couple of weeks now and I like it. I've owned the USA JJS les paul shaped junior since it came out in '96. Does it compare to a US made model? No, but I really like the thin neck on this V. It's also light weight which makes for a nice change when playing heavier guitars. I plan on changing out the pick ups and adding some locking tuners because I do not use the locking nuts on Floyd Rose tremolos. I have expensive guitars and I have cheaper ones too. The satin color is badass! As far as this being a brand new guitar? I believe someone returned this one at some point and zZounds sold it as new. It was already set up with strings the correct height on fingerboard. But the fine tuners were definitely at different heights. From the factory this wouldn't be done. All I had to do was tune it up and plug in. Its fine by me and saved me from messing with a set up. Would I recommend getting one? Yes, knowing that some parts will need upgrade. It's still a great deal and I really like pay to play zZounds has.
Musical Background:
20 plus years
Musical Style:
Heavy metal, rock n roll
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Submitted October 6, 2015 by chris a in berlin, NY
"jackson js32 king v"
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For the $$$ this is a nice guitar.....ive played many brands and price ranged guitars and this is a favorite to play....must have some setup skills for floyds or this is not for you...i stretched the strings and tweaked the floyd a little and it was playtime
Musical Background:
30 yr. guitar player....jam with friends...been in bands
Musical Style:
Metal,rock,classic rock
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Submitted July 16, 2018 by James Kelly in Wallingford, CT
"killer axe for the money"
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zZounds had my axe in my house in 24 hours. What a beautiful guitar. Plays great and sounds pretty good. I just started playing the guitar again and for a returning player this was a great choice.
Musical Background:
jam at home
Musical Style:
Metal
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Submitted February 2, 2016 by Sean R in Fort Walton Beach, FL
"Good, not Great"
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Needs string change immediately. Slighty microphonic pick ups / poor or no shielding. I like the lower end floyds but hate the trem arms. Might grow on me but initial impression is it looks great and plays ok.
Musical Background:
Playing 30+ years. Gig once or twice a month. I play drums, bass, & guitar
Musical Style:
Rock, metal
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