A review of my JS32 dinky, after I have owned it for 2 years Forgot to say in the video the body is poplar/mahogany Neck is maple Freetboard is Indian rosewood
I just put one like yours on layaway at a local music store..Awesome playing guitar,,i have American Vintage Strats, Japan 89 Ibanez which is Awesome, An older Epi Les paul Custom, but that Jackson played by itself, so smooth and fast..Love it
I own one of these and also a trans red burst quilt version with a maple board. I own a couple of the expensive Jacksons also and these hold their own with those .... great guitars - agreed.
@@davigoncalo92 If you are gong to change the pickups and the bridge I would just invest in a higher quality one. I've been playing guitar for 35 yrs if that matters at all for an opinion. The point to my original reply was these hold up to the higher quality Jacksons, best bang for the buck. Set up properly (the real key) the trem stays in tune as well as a real floyd.
In the past, you could not get a guitar of this quality for 300 clams. I've got my heart set on a js32 king v, but almost bought the exact one you've got. I really dig the natural wood finish.
For the money, this is by far the best guitar in the world. The guitar is a solid 10/10. Definately the best £270 you will ever spend on your guitar hobby. Best neck Ive ever owned. Beats any fender or gibson for chaftsmanship.
I own several Jackson's including a few JS32 models. The company has great customer service and my JS32's are very good guitars. I hate when snobs dis inexpensive guitars as "Good for the price" or "Okay for a beginner". I've seen guys play circles around others on an inexpensive guitar and sound great. Thanks for the video. Keep up the good work. 👍
I still love this thing its gone through a few changes since this video was posted. But I am still amazed that for it being a sub $300 guitar how well it plays. And how well it has held up. Thanks for the comment.
I have the hss version and as a guitar picking it back up again after a 5 year break it was wonderful. I moved from an Ibanez rg370dxgp3 to this and it's a tough choice between the two.i wouldn't say no to either !
One thing on mine is replace is the lock nut, when I really dump it down I get a slight click on the b and e clamp so I think it’s slipping the strings a bit through that locking nut, also the fine tuners are rough on the thread to turn, they work fine but feel rough so I put a dab if Vaseline on each thread. The trem seems great for my level of skill it stays in tune and maybe if it wears I’ll put an upgrade in but it’s awesomely fun for now the guitar itself I paid £100 pre owned and like new other than dust and needing restring and clean up but it’s an amazing guitar to play the neck is awesome, I think I’d deffo look at the locking nut clamp first, and it’s worth putting new pickups in and new trem later on all day. Sick guitar, mines satin black arch top
So my husband and I are pretty much beginners although my husband can play and understands tablature and is teaching me and I'm actually doing very well and my husband says I'm a pretty fast learner but he tells me everyday practice practice practice is the key. So as an early birthday present I ordered him a Jackson js32 satin black. I don't know much about guitars but I've read and heard very good things about this guitar
Nice licks Brother..i just put a Jackson Dinky on layaway at a local music store, has a white finish with maple neck, im more of a Strat player, have a 1993 USA Strat plus Deluxe, And a 62 Strat reissue, an Ibanez 89 Japan RG, and Epi Les Paul custom from 2005,,but the Jackson im getting played itself, so amazing how great the neck feels and so fast, I'll probably upgrade the trem and pickups someday, but its a Fantastic guitar.
I just picked up a refurbished JS32 DKA in Pavo Purple finish as a backup guitar for only $199. I love it. I have played Ibanez RG series almost exclusively for 23 years, and my main guitar in my cover band is an Ibanez Premium RG1070FM, which is currently getting warranty repairs done on the fretboard. I am blown away by the fantastic value this Jackson offers. I'm seeing them selling new (December) for $269 on sale with open box models as low as $239. It's ridiculous. Yes, the tremolo knife edges will wear out in a few years, but it's an easy part to replace, as the Original Floyd Rose and most licensed Floyd Rose trems will fit in the route. I still prefer Ibanez designs (especially the neck joint of their bolt-on models), but I'm going to give Jacksons a lot more attention the next time I'm in the market to buy a guitar. The only complaint I have is that the pickups squeal even with moderate gain when using the OD1 and OD2 channels of my Blackstar tube amp. None of my other guitars' pickups do that, but they have high-end DiMarzios and Seymour Duncans, not rebadged flea market humbuckers. For practicing at home, I can live with it, but I'd have to throw at least $100 into pickups to make it gig-worthy.
Hey Tim I'm glad you like the guitar just as much as idea. The pick up squill I don't notice that could be because I don't own a black star. Or with yours being refurbish they might not have done the best job with the rewiring. Eventually this guitar will get new pickups I'm thinking about Seymour Duncan blackouts. By the way you got a good deal on this guitar.
Thanks. I sure did get a great deal. By trading in some old accessories I don't use any more, the shop gave me $80 trade credit toward the Jackson and gigbag, so my final cost for the guitar and basic gigbag was only $150. I'm pleased with my purchase. This guitar's already got me thinking of trading my Ibanez toward a Jackson Soloist SL3 in the Dark Amber finish.
I would love a Soloist SL3Q. I played on a SL2Q and it was great. If you want a case for your Jackson they make one that fits all dinky and Soloist models.
Looks great. I have 2 Japanese Jackson at home. An DXMG with active EMG-s, body made from alder (made before 2006). It is the best feeling axe i've ever owned. My other Jackson is a Fusion SX Professional from 1993, her body was made from linden. Very light-weight instrument, but her sound its incredible. Front PU a Dimarzio PAF, the bridge PU was changed for Dimarzio Megadrive. She is an awesome sport-shred guitar. I was looking for the JS32 before i bought my first Jackson, but i think the old japanese-made Jacksons are way well-builted and have better quality, as the new ones (especially Indian made JS32). But that 's just my opinion, so i was bought a used one. Ridiculously their price are the same, at least here in Europe. The price of the DXMG was 340-350 bucks with an ESP hard case :) :)
The old Japanese one's are better, they deel more solid. love my DXMG, but the JS32 is special to me. That is why I just upgraded it. Thanks for watching.
the only thing i dislike of those model is the PU switch, is located there so far and more towards the bridge. Thats makes it hard to switch for solo when you want to play with the voicing, and if you have a guitar with more that one pick up, you will definetly want to do it
Maybe I’m a fucking wizard but my js34q in transparent purple has a licensed Floyd rose that gives me zero problems, yes I’ve changed tunings multiple times and done string changes of different gauges. It plays great, comes right back in tune and I really beat the fuck out of it. 10/10 for these Jackson’s. Just like any Floyd rose. If you set them up right they’re great. I like my js34q so much that I bought a white js22 that I’ve been modding. Done a neck pickup delete, new paintjob(I only did a splatter of neon yellow, green, and navy blue) it’s getting a Floyd rose here soon and it’s gonna be getting Seymour Duncan pickups ain’t with Grover locking tuners. These Jackson’s are perfect for modding in my opinion. They’re cheap and super comfortable. They play great stock but there’s so much you can do to them to make them your own and make them even better. They’re a blank canvas in my opinion.
I 100% agree with you that they are great for modifying. If you have the time check out some of my other videos. I have this JS32 modified now. And I really do love this guitar for $300 you really can't go wrong.
I bought 2 of these also. Great beginner or beater axe. A few things i dont like. The fretboard hangs out beyond the neck at fret 23 & 24? must be a 22 fret neck with 24 fret fingerboard?? The tuners are pretty bad, but the locking nut keeps things in check. Frets were rough when new, they need a little polishing, no big deal. The locking nut sticks out a little on one side. The cheap floyd is working fine for now. Couple minor flaws on body not sanded out before paint. overall great deal at $269 price i paid for em in fall of 2022 for the satin black version. I notice the fretboard is slightly warped where it hangs over neck on one of em. I just got these 2 at the same time from Amazon few weeks ago in early September, we'll see how well they hold up? Great video, Thanks.
I have a dinky model DX10 and I wouldn't stay in tune. My guitar tech found out there was wood that was getting in the way due to improper routing. Once he fixed that, it was good to go. Also the springs can lose their memory and that needs to be replaced.
@@mineyouto also the springs should be rearranged. this video is a bit old but make sure your springs are like this | | | and not like this /|\ this will improve the tuning stability immensely
I bought one the same one at a pawn shop for 150 they wanted 200 but I talked em down to 150. It is for real a very nice guitar on a budget. Or hell even if you got money for a more expensive guitar its better than some other guitars that are way higher dollar.
@@mineyouto I will get some locking tuners, and new pickups..maybe even change the Floyd rose..make it a beast..I like the purple one..a lot..thanks for the respond
@@spacealienjesus709 @Space Alien Jesus i upgreaded the pickups in my dkmg dinkey and got a brass block in it its a beast. On the js32 I have a brass block and some new parts in the bridge. I made a video of what all I have done to it. Its worth it still in it less then a american made one.
I have the same guitar. Love the way it plays but it wont stay in tune for shit. Setup professionally and had a trem block but it goes outta town the second I lay into the whammy bar.
@@mineyouto it was setup by a tech that was with Alice cooper for 12 years. A hell of a tech. I honestly think I got a lemon. Some of those Jackson Floyd's are poop. Honestly, the dude that did it is one of the best in my state.
I'm a guitar luthier and it is always trem setup or worn trem knife edge on the trem or the posts or both. The trem should be level with the body and not pitch forward or backward. Also Jackson sells guitars with 9-42 for a reason on trem guitars. I've been playing for 35 years and have a lot of experience with floyd styled trems. I see many video reviews on UA-cam and see "Junk! Doesn't stay in tune for sh**" and I own the same guitars and they stay in tune. The sad truth is many "techs" don't know how to set upo a floyd style trem. A trem stop will cure your ills but not if you like to flutter the trem or pull up on it.
I have the same guitar. Blocked the trem bar, adjusted the rod which is a must. Routed out a spot for my evh drop D tuna, that's why its blocked. Thing is awesome. Use some lemon oil on the whole darn thing and your good to go. Have seen some reviews on the floyd rose being sub par, that's all b.s. chances are your going to block it anyway. Who pulls up? Lol just bend a string bro. Good choice, love mine.
nice review, I was looking for a long term review for the js32. going today after work to purchase one. also looking at a line 6 spider jam amp. which line 6 was used in this video?
I want to paint mine in vintage White with gold hardware and a gold high output filtertrons. Basically want it to look like Jackson if it was a custom from the 50's or if Randy Rhoads dinky if there ever was one
It is not hard to tune, there is definitely a learning curve to it. I leaned how do it on youtube just be take it slow and be careful. As for you being happy with it I am not able to answer that question. They do require more time to learn how to tune and set up. I really enjoy mine.
thank you for uploading. thinking of purchasing one used for 150. just not sure if i would rather have something without the trem because i dont think i will ever use it lol.
They make a version without the tremolo which is a string through and tuneomatic bridge, it actually costs less at around $260 new in a nice quilt top trans black, trans blue or trans red.
On my bridge I just modified it with better parts and for pickups you just have to find one that make a sound you like. I would love to put Seymour Duncan blackouts in this guitar but the price is a bit much for me right now.
I have this same guitar - bought recently - and... after 2 years, did you notice any wearing-out or degrading issues with the Floyd Rose Special bridge? I was recently reading reviews saying the FR Special bridge is made of cheaper and softer materials and wears out faster... is there any truth to that? How did the FR Special bridge hold up after 2 years? Thanks!
I have a Blackstar HT Club 40 MKII combo, and the OD2 voice on the Overdrive channel is awesome for metal. It tightens up the bass and boosts the upper mids. With the poplar body on this guitar, the tone is really clear through that amp in a band mix. Really versatile amp with four distinct tones, since it has two modes per channel. I use the optional Blackstar FS-14 footswitch, which gives each Overdrive voices its own button, plus a 6dB volume boost for solos, and Reverb on/off switch (not included on the standard 2-button footswitch).
If its your first guitar i would get the js22 just because it has a standard trem setup, itwill be easier to change strings on and will be less of a head ache when learning how to tune your guitar. And in theory it should stay in tune better.
we've just bought one, 4 years old, everything is good BUT floyd rose has a big problem, after using it - it doesn't go back to "the ZERO position" so the guitar goes out of tune... How about your floyd? THANX
Your bridge needs to be set up. It not to hard to do. There is a lot of videos on UA-cam that can show you how to do it. But a local guitar/musice store is always a good option for stuff like that. Mine has treated me great, the bridge is good especially now that I have upgraded it with higher in parts.
@@mineyouto THANK YOU for the reply! I'll do it... PS. Your guitar, now, with those golden parts and natural color looks so good, or better to say PRO.
It’s a real pathetic bridge. The guitar is actually pretty damn good for the price. The pickups and playability is good. The licensed Floyd rose is pathetic. Can’t beat it. It’ll go out of tune or it will raise in tune. You can use it but, if your a guy that likes to use it a lot and use it heavily... it’ll disappoint you. I had that guitar. I sold it after a year of playing it, then bought a USA series Soloist. My dream guitar. Best guitar ever. That guitar is butter
They are doing good. I dont play as much as I used to but they still feel good to me. I have put thousands of hours on that guitar and they are still there.
Quick question, I don’t have a gutair or played any instrument before I was looking into gutair and was wondering if I were to get this exact gutair would I need a amp or something like that or can I learn straight out the box?
You dont need a amp it will still work without one. It will just be the strings that you will hear. It sounds like a really quite acoustic guitar. You would still need to get a tuner so you learn to play in tune. But yes you can play without an amp.
Yes you can dive bomb on it. The bridge stays in tune when the strings are not super wore out. But with that being said I dont have to tune it every time I play it. I do check the turning before I play it but I do that on all my guitars. The trem is good for the price. It's not a floyd rose 1000 or anything but it dose its job as long as you take care of it.
yopu can beat it up worse than vai does and it will stay in perfect tune floyds are known for this thru the years even a kahler even an ibanez edge zero can, i dont understand how people cant get theres right
I have a question. I have JS22, same pickups and wood. On open 6 string with distortion it sounds bad, anything else is good but open 6 string sounds bad. Have you the same problem or maybe problem in amp? I don't switch stings or anything else.
It could be the set up. I would start with new strings. If that dose not fix it. I would try adjusting the set up or have a guitar tech do it all music shops have a tech that could adjust for you.
I ordered a jackson js32 from local guitar shop and it came packaged with 3 allen keys. 2 really small and one big. Non of witch fit anything in the saddle or the locking nuts. Is this normal??
Its good that it came with yhe keys. They should fit. Did it come with the Jackson users manual or any thing like that? You should be able to get ahold of the store and see if they can swap them out.
I dont know much about the Ibanez guitars. But with the Jacksons they are both good guitars and are not over priced. I would get the one with the style of bridge you want. Floyd rose beidges can be hard to work on but are fun to play around with. A hard tail bridge is easier but gives you less opinions.
@@mineyouto Yes it's from a TYPE of tree considered mahogany,.....obviously not mahogany from central America,...but with similar tone,.......some are made of basswood,........others are made of a wood called poplar,....similar in tone to alder.......I believe the poplar can turn green with age,......I got a poplar KIng V,....they're cheap and sound good,...who cares if it dis-colors in 10 years,...
@@mineyouto You could well be right, I was just a bit surprised. I just bought a JS32 (King V) but I do believe this one is basswood or poplar. From what I understand the type of wood does not matter has much as the quality which Jackson seems to be pretty good with. The lighter the basswood the better it is likely to sound and straight out of the box I find the JS32 to sound quite amazing for a guitar this light and relatively cheap.
I would say yes but it can be hard to set up and change strings on if you never had one before. That is because of the bridge. I think you can get the same guitar with a standard bridge. You will not have the whammy bar though.
Locking floyd type bridges can usually be set up with 9's or 10's,..or hybrid set,.....but anything from like 8 to 46 should work,.....it you tune a full step down 'D to D' you may want to go with 10's though
It's good for the price. If you RIP on the bar all the time it will come out of tune but it's not horrible. You just cant absolutely abuse the licensed floyd and expect it to stay in tune.
They are not bad, I love mine but you have to know how to do string changes and set up's on them. Or know someone who can do that for you when it needs to be done. They can be a pain to mess with sometimes.
review that whatever I kinda figured but I thought I should ask to be sure because I have one and I want to replace it with a gold original floyd rose and i wanted the right nut
If you want to improve the sound of your guitar I know of a quick and easy mod. Set the guitar down and disconnect it from the line 6 amp, take the amp up on the roof of your house and slam that fizzy sounding piece of junk to the ground!
Im about to buy one of these, thanks for sharing.
Just buy it, its a great affordable guitar
Got the one in white with the maple fingerboard. Love it, one of the best guitars I've ever played and owned.
I just put one like yours on layaway at a local music store..Awesome playing guitar,,i have American Vintage Strats, Japan 89 Ibanez which is Awesome, An older Epi Les paul Custom, but that Jackson played by itself, so smooth and fast..Love it
I own one of these and also a trans red burst quilt version with a maple board. I own a couple of the expensive Jacksons also and these hold their own with those .... great guitars - agreed.
Dam right they are awesome axes love the necks
Awesome man, do you think its worth buying a expensive one or update this one? I have one also and I want to change the pick ups and the bridge
@@davigoncalo92 If you are gong to change the pickups and the bridge I would just invest in a higher quality one. I've been playing guitar for 35 yrs if that matters at all for an opinion. The point to my original reply was these hold up to the higher quality Jacksons, best bang for the buck. Set up properly (the real key) the trem stays in tune as well as a real floyd.
quality control went up over the years
In the past, you could not get a guitar of this quality for 300 clams. I've got my heart set on a js32 king v, but almost bought the exact one you've got. I really dig the natural wood finish.
For the money, this is by far the best guitar in the world. The guitar is a solid 10/10. Definately the best £270 you will ever spend on your guitar hobby. Best neck Ive ever owned. Beats any fender or gibson for chaftsmanship.
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I ordered mine today! Thanks for the information! I’m encouraged!
Would you prefer the JS12 or JS32?
Just ordered 1. Can't wait to get it.
thank you for this video, considering getting this as my first Floyd Rose guitar.
I just bought 1 - I dont even play guitar 😅😃 im excited for it though!
It will be fun for you to learn on.
I own several Jackson's including a few JS32 models. The company has great customer service and my JS32's are very good guitars. I hate when snobs dis inexpensive guitars as "Good for the price" or "Okay for a beginner". I've seen guys play circles around others on an inexpensive guitar and sound great. Thanks for the video. Keep up the good work. 👍
I still love this thing its gone through a few changes since this video was posted. But I am still amazed that for it being a sub $300 guitar how well it plays. And how well it has held up. Thanks for the comment.
I have the hss version and as a guitar picking it back up again after a 5 year break it was wonderful. I moved from an Ibanez rg370dxgp3 to this and it's a tough choice between the two.i wouldn't say no to either !
I’ve seen it too!
One thing on mine is replace is the lock nut, when I really dump it down I get a slight click on the b and e clamp so I think it’s slipping the strings a bit through that locking nut, also the fine tuners are rough on the thread to turn, they work fine but feel rough so I put a dab if Vaseline on each thread. The trem seems great for my level of skill it stays in tune and maybe if it wears I’ll put an upgrade in but it’s awesomely fun for now the guitar itself I paid £100 pre owned and like new other than dust and needing restring and clean up but it’s an amazing guitar to play the neck is awesome, I think I’d deffo look at the locking nut clamp first, and it’s worth putting new pickups in and new trem later on all day. Sick guitar, mines satin black arch top
I'm putting this on my wishlist, along with gold hardware! Thank you!
So my husband and I are pretty much beginners although my husband can play and understands tablature and is teaching me and I'm actually doing very well and my husband says I'm a pretty fast learner but he tells me everyday practice practice practice is the key. So as an early birthday present I ordered him a Jackson js32 satin black. I don't know much about guitars but I've read and heard very good things about this guitar
Nice licks Brother..i just put a Jackson Dinky on layaway at a local music store, has a white finish with maple neck, im more of a Strat player, have a 1993 USA Strat plus Deluxe, And a 62 Strat reissue, an Ibanez 89 Japan RG, and Epi Les Paul custom from 2005,,but the Jackson im getting played itself, so amazing how great the neck feels and so fast, I'll probably upgrade the trem and pickups someday, but its a Fantastic guitar.
Mine is gonna to come in a few days. Can't wait
I just picked up a refurbished JS32 DKA in Pavo Purple finish as a backup guitar for only $199. I love it. I have played Ibanez RG series almost exclusively for 23 years, and my main guitar in my cover band is an Ibanez Premium RG1070FM, which is currently getting warranty repairs done on the fretboard. I am blown away by the fantastic value this Jackson offers. I'm seeing them selling new (December) for $269 on sale with open box models as low as $239. It's ridiculous. Yes, the tremolo knife edges will wear out in a few years, but it's an easy part to replace, as the Original Floyd Rose and most licensed Floyd Rose trems will fit in the route. I still prefer Ibanez designs (especially the neck joint of their bolt-on models), but I'm going to give Jacksons a lot more attention the next time I'm in the market to buy a guitar.
The only complaint I have is that the pickups squeal even with moderate gain when using the OD1 and OD2 channels of my Blackstar tube amp. None of my other guitars' pickups do that, but they have high-end DiMarzios and Seymour Duncans, not rebadged flea market humbuckers. For practicing at home, I can live with it, but I'd have to throw at least $100 into pickups to make it gig-worthy.
Hey Tim I'm glad you like the guitar just as much as idea. The pick up squill I don't notice that could be because I don't own a black star. Or with yours being refurbish they might not have done the best job with the rewiring. Eventually this guitar will get new pickups I'm thinking about Seymour Duncan blackouts. By the way you got a good deal on this guitar.
Thanks. I sure did get a great deal. By trading in some old accessories I don't use any more, the shop gave me $80 trade credit toward the Jackson and gigbag, so my final cost for the guitar and basic gigbag was only $150. I'm pleased with my purchase. This guitar's already got me thinking of trading my Ibanez toward a Jackson Soloist SL3 in the Dark Amber finish.
I would love a Soloist SL3Q. I played on a SL2Q and it was great. If you want a case for your Jackson they make one that fits all dinky and Soloist models.
Looks great. I have 2 Japanese Jackson at home. An DXMG with active EMG-s, body made from alder (made before 2006). It is the best feeling axe i've ever owned. My other Jackson is a Fusion SX Professional from 1993, her body was made from linden. Very light-weight instrument, but her sound its incredible. Front PU a Dimarzio PAF, the bridge PU was changed for Dimarzio Megadrive. She is an awesome sport-shred guitar. I was looking for the JS32 before i bought my first Jackson, but i think the old japanese-made Jacksons are way well-builted and have better quality, as the new ones (especially Indian made JS32). But that 's just my opinion, so i was bought a used one. Ridiculously their price are the same, at least here in Europe. The price of the DXMG was 340-350 bucks with an ESP hard case :) :)
The old Japanese one's are better, they deel more solid. love my DXMG, but the JS32 is special to me. That is why I just upgraded it. Thanks for watching.
the only thing i dislike of those model is the PU switch, is located there so far and more towards the bridge. Thats makes it hard to switch for solo when you want to play with the voicing, and if you have a guitar with more that one pick up, you will definetly want to do it
Maybe I’m a fucking wizard but my js34q in transparent purple has a licensed Floyd rose that gives me zero problems, yes I’ve changed tunings multiple times and done string changes of different gauges. It plays great, comes right back in tune and I really beat the fuck out of it. 10/10 for these Jackson’s. Just like any Floyd rose. If you set them up right they’re great. I like my js34q so much that I bought a white js22 that I’ve been modding. Done a neck pickup delete, new paintjob(I only did a splatter of neon yellow, green, and navy blue) it’s getting a Floyd rose here soon and it’s gonna be getting Seymour Duncan pickups ain’t with Grover locking tuners. These Jackson’s are perfect for modding in my opinion. They’re cheap and super comfortable. They play great stock but there’s so much you can do to them to make them your own and make them even better. They’re a blank canvas in my opinion.
I 100% agree with you that they are great for modifying. If you have the time check out some of my other videos. I have this JS32 modified now. And I really do love this guitar for $300 you really can't go wrong.
I’m also on the verge, still looking at colours, but I think natural is the way to go. I can always paint it later
Nut size ? R2? Im about to buy that guitar, but i want to change the floyd rose
Nice bro I just got one with my line 6 it’s great 👍
I bought 2 of these also. Great beginner or beater axe. A few things i dont like. The fretboard hangs out beyond the neck at fret 23 & 24? must be a 22 fret neck with 24 fret fingerboard?? The tuners are pretty bad, but the locking nut keeps things in check. Frets were rough when new, they need a little polishing, no big deal. The locking nut sticks out a little on one side. The cheap floyd is working fine for now. Couple minor flaws on body not sanded out before paint. overall great deal at $269 price i paid for em in fall of 2022 for the satin black version. I notice the fretboard is slightly warped where it hangs over neck on one of em. I just got these 2 at the same time from Amazon few weeks ago in early September, we'll see how well they hold up? Great video, Thanks.
thanks for the review man! im getting one soon🤘🏻
Ya it's a sweet guitar mine is getting some milage on it.
It's a sweet guitar mine is getting some milage on it
Thanks! This is the video I was looking for
I have the same guitar. Been happy with it.
I have a dinky model DX10 and I wouldn't stay in tune. My guitar tech found out there was wood that was getting in the way due to improper routing. Once he fixed that, it was good to go. Also the springs can lose their memory and that needs to be replaced.
Thank you for the information
@@mineyouto also the springs should be rearranged. this video is a bit old but make sure your springs are like this
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this will improve the tuning stability immensely
I bought one the same one at a pawn shop for 150 they wanted 200 but I talked em down to 150. It is for real a very nice guitar on a budget. Or hell even if you got money for a more expensive guitar its better than some other guitars that are way higher dollar.
For $150 that is a good buy. What color is it?
@@mineyouto natural just like the one in the video.
Appreciate the video!
I definitely want to get one. I’ve owned many Strats and Les Pauls, this will be my first Jackson. 😎👍
Thank you and its a great guitar for the price.
I have a Copple of them Love them! \m/
Found my next guitar..
Thanks bro
Its a good guitar and you cant beat the price. Its not the best guitar out there but ita worth it.
@@mineyouto I will get some locking tuners, and new pickups..maybe even change the Floyd rose..make it a beast..I like the purple one..a lot..thanks for the respond
@@spacealienjesus709 @Space Alien Jesus i upgreaded the pickups in my dkmg dinkey and got a brass block in it its a beast. On the js32 I have a brass block and some new parts in the bridge. I made a video of what all I have done to it. Its worth it still in it less then a american made one.
@@mineyouto it sounds amazing bro.
I am ordering mine Monday..
I have the same guitar. Love the way it plays but it wont stay in tune for shit. Setup professionally and had a trem block but it goes outta town the second I lay into the whammy bar.
It could just be the guitar, or the set up was bad.
@@mineyouto it was setup by a tech that was with Alice cooper for 12 years. A hell of a tech. I honestly think I got a lemon. Some of those Jackson Floyd's are poop. Honestly, the dude that did it is one of the best in my state.
I'm a guitar luthier and it is always trem setup or worn trem knife edge on the trem or the posts or both. The trem should be level with the body and not pitch forward or backward. Also Jackson sells guitars with 9-42 for a reason on trem guitars. I've been playing for 35 years and have a lot of experience with floyd styled trems.
I see many video reviews on UA-cam and see "Junk! Doesn't stay in tune for sh**" and I own the same guitars and they stay in tune. The sad truth is many "techs" don't know how to set upo a floyd style trem.
A trem stop will cure your ills but not if you like to flutter the trem or pull up on it.
@@megatrends lol mine was setup by one if the best in my state. He was on tour with Alice cooper and meatloaf for a long long time.
@@megatrends the dudes been building custom axes for a long ass time now.
1:20 i agree sir
I have the same guitar. Blocked the trem bar, adjusted the rod which is a must. Routed out a spot for my evh drop D tuna, that's why its blocked. Thing is awesome. Use some lemon oil on the whole darn thing and your good to go. Have seen some reviews on the floyd rose being sub par, that's all b.s. chances are your going to block it anyway. Who pulls up? Lol just bend a string bro. Good choice, love mine.
nice review, I was looking for a long term review for the js32. going today after work to purchase one. also looking at a line 6 spider jam amp. which line 6 was used in this video?
Great video man thank you :)
I want to paint mine in vintage White with gold hardware and a gold high output filtertrons. Basically want it to look like Jackson if it was a custom from the 50's or if Randy Rhoads dinky if there ever was one
hows the tuning with the floyd rose is it hard to tune?dod you think id be happy with it?
It is not hard to tune, there is definitely a learning curve to it. I leaned how do it on youtube just be take it slow and be careful. As for you being happy with it I am not able to answer that question. They do require more time to learn how to tune and set up. I really enjoy mine.
How well does it keep in tune without distortion but with clean sounds playing upwards on the fret? Does it go sharp?
thank you for uploading. thinking of purchasing one used for 150. just not sure if i would rather have something without the trem because i dont think i will ever use it lol.
It's a fun tool to have. I have used it more then I thought I would.
They make a version without the tremolo which is a string through and tuneomatic bridge, it actually costs less at around $260 new in a nice quilt top trans black, trans blue or trans red.
I have one since 2014 and it`s still amazing!! I want to update the pick ups and the bridge, would worth it? I think so...
On my bridge I just modified it with better parts and for pickups you just have to find one that make a sound you like. I would love to put Seymour Duncan blackouts in this guitar but the price is a bit much for me right now.
Did you replace the locking nut yourself? Any issues with nut action or buzzing?
I bought the white one with maple fret, good purchase? 🎉
Its a very good guitar
I have this same guitar - bought recently - and... after 2 years, did you notice any wearing-out or degrading issues with the Floyd Rose Special bridge? I was recently reading reviews saying the FR Special bridge is made of cheaper and softer materials and wears out faster... is there any truth to that? How did the FR Special bridge hold up after 2 years? Thanks!
I will buy this guitar as soon as I get my scholarship payment.. I hope I will not be disapponinted.
i'm saving up for one of these right now i'm thinking about getting a Blackstar amp also because i hear they have great distortion for playing metal.
I have a Blackstar HT Club 40 MKII combo, and the OD2 voice on the Overdrive channel is awesome for metal. It tightens up the bass and boosts the upper mids. With the poplar body on this guitar, the tone is really clear through that amp in a band mix. Really versatile amp with four distinct tones, since it has two modes per channel. I use the optional Blackstar FS-14 footswitch, which gives each Overdrive voices its own button, plus a 6dB volume boost for solos, and Reverb on/off switch (not included on the standard 2-button footswitch).
I spent the money on the amp
Is the stock bridge good or You recomend to change it for an original Floyd rose?
I just fucked the threads on the saddle by replacing the screws with steel. So guess I gotta upgrade.
I just picked up this same guitar. What preventative Maintenance do u do for the natural oil finish? What polish/protector do u use on the body?
Honestly nothing really. I have tired guitar polish on it but it made very little difference. The polish on the neck makes its slick and very fast.
I never had any guitars in my life and I’m about to buy a JS22 , do you thinks it’s great guitar ? Or should I save up some more and buy the JS32 ? :)
If its your first guitar i would get the js22 just because it has a standard trem setup, itwill be easier to change strings on and will be less of a head ache when learning how to tune your guitar. And in theory it should stay in tune better.
They basically the same guitar except the JS32 has a floyd , all the hardware used is the same, so you cant go wrong with the JS 22
nice axe
I bet you got an A+ for talking at school
What size floyd rose nut can we use on these? Just got one so looking to upgrade to a better nut.
Thanks
we've just bought one, 4 years old, everything is good BUT floyd rose has a big problem, after using it - it doesn't go back to "the ZERO position" so the guitar goes out of tune... How about your floyd? THANX
Your bridge needs to be set up. It not to hard to do. There is a lot of videos on UA-cam that can show you how to do it. But a local guitar/musice store is always a good option for stuff like that.
Mine has treated me great, the bridge is good especially now that I have upgraded it with higher in parts.
@@mineyouto THANK YOU for the reply! I'll do it... PS. Your guitar, now, with those golden parts and natural color looks so good, or better to say PRO.
@@mineyouto what did you upgrade it with? Any specific brand/model bridge or locking nut?
Decent axe!
It’s a real pathetic bridge. The guitar is actually pretty damn good for the price. The pickups and playability is good. The licensed Floyd rose is pathetic. Can’t beat it. It’ll go out of tune or it will raise in tune. You can use it but, if your a guy that likes to use it a lot and use it heavily... it’ll disappoint you. I had that guitar. I sold it after a year of playing it, then bought a USA series Soloist. My dream guitar. Best guitar ever. That guitar is butter
I have a question I've put mineral oil on its body because it's kinda old , isn't that find ?
They make oil for guitars but if your not sure or scared just call a shop and ask for advice on it
@@mineyouto I have another question . whenever you use its whammy bar does it stay in tune ?
@@sanuloatheist6336 yes it dose with new strings you have to retune for the first day or tow but after that it's fine.
I’m thinking about getting one to play van Halen and motley crue, does it stay in tune from the flyod?
Yes It stays in tune
Yes as long as everything is tight end down correctly, and your strings are not old.
How have the frets lasted?
They are doing good. I dont play as much as I used to but they still feel good to me. I have put thousands of hours on that guitar and they are still there.
That’s good, and they are jumbo frets too right? Are there any divots or flat spots?
@@prestomajesto i went to say they are jumbo. And I have not noticed any flat spots in them personally. But I'm sure other players might notice them.
Quick question, I don’t have a gutair or played any instrument before I was looking into gutair and was wondering if I were to get this exact gutair would I need a amp or something like that or can I learn straight out the box?
You dont need a amp it will still work without one. It will just be the strings that you will hear. It sounds like a really quite acoustic guitar. You would still need to get a tuner so you learn to play in tune. But yes you can play without an amp.
Can you dive bomb with this guitar and will it retain its tuning? I am worried about the tremelo more than anything
Yes you can dive bomb on it. The bridge stays in tune when the strings are not super wore out. But with that being said I dont have to tune it every time I play it. I do check the turning before I play it but I do that on all my guitars. The trem is good for the price. It's not a floyd rose 1000 or anything but it dose its job as long as you take care of it.
@@mineyouto thx brother
@@RickyTickyTV I could do a video of me doing so floyd tricks on it. If you want to here it in action.
yopu can beat it up worse than vai does and it will stay in perfect tune floyds are known for this thru the years even a kahler even an ibanez edge zero can, i dont understand how people cant get theres right
I have a question. I have JS22, same pickups and wood. On open 6 string with distortion it sounds bad, anything else is good but open 6 string sounds bad. Have you the same problem or maybe problem in amp? I don't switch stings or anything else.
It could be the set up. I would start with new strings. If that dose not fix it. I would try adjusting the set up or have a guitar tech do it all music shops have a tech that could adjust for you.
@@mineyouto in my city there like 3 music stores, and i think no one of it have music tech, but thanks for answer
These or Ibanez GRG270?
What would you be playing on it?
Have you played an Ibanez or Jackson guitar, before?
I do like my 32 but the floyd rose is made of soup cans. Once setup it holds and plays great though
I feel you on that one. One of these days mine will get an original flyod rose.
How is the nut on these even attached? I have one and the nut is actually a tad too high for the neck
Its screwed on. I am not sure how a guitar tech would modify a Floyd Rose nut.
@@mineyouto its like the wood below it didnt have enough material removed before it was mounted. Prolly need a tech to handle that
@@Shawnmakesmuzic I would get it looked at. That way you get the best advice you can get. On how to handle your problem.
Its screw on with 2 screws under the square clamps, screwed from the fret side into neck
Sound better through a real amp
Better than Ibanez RG 320/350/370 ?
I ordered a jackson js32 from local guitar shop and it came packaged with 3 allen keys. 2 really small and one big. Non of witch fit anything in the saddle or the locking nuts. Is this normal??
Its good that it came with yhe keys. They should fit. Did it come with the Jackson users manual or any thing like that? You should be able to get ahold of the store and see if they can swap them out.
@@mineyouto yeah it came in jackson box. Brand new with the owners manual. I will contact the shop and see what they say. Appreciate the reply.
What is your line 6 preset in this?
Which one is good js22 js32 or ibanez grg170 can you help me.
I dont know much about the Ibanez guitars. But with the Jacksons they are both good guitars and are not over priced. I would get the one with the style of bridge you want. Floyd rose beidges can be hard to work on but are fun to play around with. A hard tail bridge is easier but gives you less opinions.
I dont like wood finish on electric.
Those fuckin allen keys have legs
Mahogany on a JS32?
I am pretty sure it is, if I am wrong I am sorry for the bad information
@@mineyouto Yes it's from a TYPE of tree considered mahogany,.....obviously not mahogany from central America,...but with similar tone,.......some are made of basswood,........others are made of a wood called poplar,....similar in tone to alder.......I believe the poplar can turn green with age,......I got a poplar KIng V,....they're cheap and sound good,...who cares if it dis-colors in 10 years,...
@@mineyouto You could well be right, I was just a bit surprised. I just bought a JS32 (King V) but I do believe this one is basswood or poplar. From what I understand the type of wood does not matter has much as the quality which Jackson seems to be pretty good with. The lighter the basswood the better it is likely to sound and straight out of the box I find the JS32 to sound quite amazing for a guitar this light and relatively cheap.
Yes sir
@@fatalbroadcast
Adds character, right? 😁
Made in ?
I have one question is the guitar good for beginners?
I would say yes but it can be hard to set up and change strings on if you never had one before. That is because of the bridge. I think you can get the same guitar with a standard bridge. You will not have the whammy bar though.
@@mineyouto Thank you so much!
Can anyone tell me the string gage for it?
Locking floyd type bridges can usually be set up with 9's or 10's,..or hybrid set,.....but anything from like 8 to 46 should work,.....it you tune a full step down 'D to D' you may want to go with 10's though
@@fatalbroadcast oh ok thanks
9s
Its 9-42 I believe. But if I buy strings that are not what it's set up for I just do my adjustment and it's good enough for me.
How is the tuning stability?
It's good for the price. If you RIP on the bar all the time it will come out of tune but it's not horrible. You just cant absolutely abuse the licensed floyd and expect it to stay in tune.
This or Jem jR or Rg350dx
Whats your amp
Line 6 spider 15w
how does this cheap floyd handle extreme dive bombs?
Honestly not the best. It will work but it will go out of tune if you do it repeatedly.
Time to trade in my ibanez rg450 for one of those
Its worth it, and after a few upgrades it plays like it cost 2x the price.
I got it this Thursday I love it a true metal guitar Jackson doesn't fuck around even on a 299 guitar my frets are smooth I lucked out
İs floyd rose bad?
They are not bad, I love mine but you have to know how to do string changes and set up's on them. Or know someone who can do that for you when it needs to be done. They can be a pain to mess with sometimes.
Did you modify the whammy bar?
I put on a different bar
I bet on a different bar
What bar did you use to replace the stock bar?
Was it an r2 or r3 nut?
The size is a R3, I would recommend geting a authentic one from Amazon or from the Floyd roses website
review that whatever I kinda figured but I thought I should ask to be sure because I have one and I want to replace it with a gold original floyd rose and i wanted the right nut
gold looks tacky in the video
If you want to improve the sound of your guitar I know of a quick and easy mod. Set the guitar down and disconnect it from the line 6 amp, take the amp up on the roof of your house and slam that fizzy sounding piece of junk to the ground!
Thanks you for the information.
Orrrrrr...
Simply play through the clean channel and purchase an MXR 5150 Overdrive pedal, and call it good! 🤘🏻
Also.. don’t be a douche.
Dude paid hard-earned money for that amp.
Don’t be disrespectful.
Gold is looking ugly on there go back black