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Name: Jackson JS32-8 DKA Archtop 8-String in Satin Black with Amaranth Fretboard
Brand: Jackson
SKU: 2910114568
Price: 419.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Jackson JS32-8 DKA Archtop 8-String in Satin Black with Amaranth Fretboard

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Description

Description

Here's what Jackson say:

Infused with more than 30 years of Jackson DNA, experience and expertise, the JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS32-8 DKA offers an extended range and increased sonic palette for the master composer at a price you can afford.

This 8-string axe features a 26.5” scale length for enhanced low end articulation, a lightweight and resonant poplar body with an arched top, bolt-on maple neck with graphite reinforcement and scarf joint, 12”-16” compound radius Amaranth fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and piranha tooth inlays, plus stylish fingerboard and headstock binding.

Powered by direct mount dual high-output Jackson humbucking pickups, the JS32-8 DKA is also equipped with single volume and tone controls and three-way blade switching, string-through-body fixed Jackson HT-8 bridge, Jackson 4×4 (4 over, 4 under) AT-1 headstock and sealed die-cast tuners.

Available in Satin Black with black hardware.

Specifications

Model Name: JS Series Dinky JS32-8 DKA, Amaranth Fingerboard, Satin Black
Series: JS
Color: Satin Black
Body Shape: Dinky
Body Material: Poplar
Body Finish: Satin
Neck Material: 1-Piece Bolt-On Maple with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
Neck Binding: White
Scale Length: 26.5" (673 mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" to 16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
Number of Frets: 24
Fret Size: Jumbo
String Nut: Black Plastic
Nut Width: 2.165" (55 mm)
Headstock: Jackson AT (4-Over/4-Under)
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt (recessed)
Neck Finish: Satin
Fingerboard: Amaranth
Position Inlays: Piranha Tooth (Small Shark Fin)
Bridge Pickup: Jackson High Output 8 String Humbucking
Neck Pickup: Jackson High Output 8-String Humbucking
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Pickup Configuration: HH
Bridge: Jackson HT8 8-String Hardtail with Strings-Through-Body
Tuning Machines: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
Orientation: Right-Hand
Pickguard: None
Control Knobs: Black Dome Style
Strings: NPS, .009"-.074" Gauges

About the manufacturer

Jackson

Jackson is a legendary guitar brand synonymous with speed, power, and precision, particularly loved by metal and hard rock players. Founded in the early 1980s by Grover Jackson, the company quickly gained fame for its sleek designs, sharp headstocks, and fast-playing necks. Models like the Soloist, Dinky, and Rhoads became stage staples for shredders and virtuosos alike. With high-output pickups, aggressive styling, and flawless playability, Jackson guitars deliver the punch and clarity demanded by modern players. From classic metal icons to new-generation performers, Jackson remains a symbol of technical excellence and uncompromising performance.

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