Thank you dude, my first guitar was a Yamaha pacifica but honestly I did not like it so now 30 years later is turn to my son, and he was debating between js11 or js22, and he choosen js11 thanks to your video, greetings from México!!!
I have a js22 and its my favorite budget guitar I've ever owned. Jackson makes some of the best budget guitars on the market. I'm thinking about getting a js11 because I feel like it may have a fuller tone in the neck pickup because of the 22 frets.
I have a JS11 and a JS32 . I honestly enjoy the JS11 a whole lot more . You don’t have to deal with the annoying Floyd rose tuning system and can just go fucking hammer on it, especially if you pro wrapped your strings . Small upgrades I would do to the JS11 is get better machine heads and change the pickups . I personally got some DragonFire pickups ( at the time they were 30 dollars but now are over 70 dollars and it defeats the purpose of “Budget” ) . 1 pro is that the neck feels great on the hands compared to my JS32, the JS32 is a bit thin and feels like you can easily snap it haha 1 major con is that the JS11’s body feels a bit clunky and blocky . There’s no groves or smoothness to it and that can make it a bit annoying to hold and play but, it’s not to noticeable . Best way to explain it is like this.. the JS11 somehow feels blocky like a Les Paul and the JS32 is smooth like a Strat .
@@grumpycat6665 yeah I put Duncan jazz pickups in my js22. Not a very common pick up to put in that guitar but it actually sounds really nice and bright when you coil split it. I've played all three guitars and I really just prefer the overall feel of the js22. I just like the tones that the JS 11 puts out with the neck pup position being higher up
@@grumpycat6665 I have a JS32 myself and I purposely got one without the Floyd Rose. I must tell you, I love the playability and the thin neck of the JS32. For its price, I consider super good. Thanks for sharing you experience here buddy. Hope to see you again in the next guitars face off.
@@grumpycat6665the JS 22 has a two point bridge and is an arch top,so has the same body as the 32 this would be the best compromise for you. As far as the pickups go I’m pretty the 11/22/32 all have the same pickups, in fact the entire JS family use the same pickups.
Hey thanks for the comparison! Not too long ago i got a JS22 and was suprised. The neck is really easy to move around with and the only problem i have with the guitar is the fretwork isnt the great but for $199 its completely fine
@@abangsonic Ehy dude, reading this now. You can heavy riff on both of them but the neck of the js11 might make it more enjoyable. Hope to see you again.
Correct observation my friend. Personally, 22 or 24 frets makes no big difference to me. At end, it depends on the player's choice. Thanks for passing by.
I used to own the Ibanez 70QA Gio which was amazing guitar but the neck was crazy thick for my hands... Had to sell it off... Hopefully i will be able to get the js11... Ive tried the JS11 the neck felt just right...
I got JS11 JS22 & JS32. Seriously i really do JS11. Simple & neat. The neck is just great. Don't really need 24 frets. And i really do love my very old 80s PS1 which is a HSS pick up configuration.
Great video man!! That riff in the first round was sick! I believe the js11 has a fuller sound and the js 22 has a bit rawer sound. When I heard the riff played in the js11 it really reminded me of slipknot's tone, while I didn't get the same feel with the js22... Either way they are both great guitars! Awesome work!! Keep it up!! 🙂🤟
Both have the exact same pickups thou! 😀 I did a few quick listens and couldn't notice any difference 🤷♂ I think IF u hear some difference it could be because of the length of the neck 22 vs 24 frets OR u are just hearing placebo, lol.
@@lewey7114 those two factors would be up to the individual since we all come in different shapes and sizes. You may have to go check them out at a music store.
You mentioned that js11 has a thinner neck but specs are same for both guitars at 1st and 12th fret neck thickness. Is it because of the compound radious of js22? Aren't compound radius guitars supposed to be more comfortable? (I've never played one so I have no idea). And neck difference, is it a subtle difference or a considarable difference for an intermediate player? I really like how js22 looks but I'd go for js11 if its much more comfortable to play.
Hey dude, mine is just a feeling but I can tell you that the same happened when I tried the GSA from Ibanez. Reading on the Ibanez website, I noticed that the specs were exactly the same as the GRX, yet I was feeling that neck completely different. I brought them to a luthier and he felt them different too. It is hard to explain but like I told you at the beginning, for me it's a matter of feelings. Thanks for passing by ;-)
I love your review! I’m an old guy wanting to learn to play. I’ve done a lot of reading about beginner guitars. These two Jacksons are on my possible list, along with the Kramer Baretta Special, an Epiphone SG Special, or some of the Ibanez budget models. Do you have advice for beginners on flat versus arch top for comfort and playability?
Hey sir, thanks for the kind words. If you want to play some metal the LTD mh-10 can get you some sick tones even if hasn't the best playability. If you want something more versatile the Ibanez GRX70qua could be a good solution. It is super comfortable to play and you have also the whammy bar to play with. Gonna release something spicy in the coming days. Keep in touch and thanks for passing by.
Hi dude, I've never used a grx70 so I can't give you a proper suggestion. But I still have with me an Ibanez grg 121 which has a great neck and playability (still very cheap € 200,00) En fact, when I compaired it with my Jackson dinky JS22, it was better under these points of view.The Jackson had a better sound though.
@@davi90rtcbThank you very much! I had this question about the JS11/JS22 with the GRG121... I saw a lot of people saying they prefer Jackson, but do you believe that JS11 is better than GRG?
@@Alleyuno Tough question my friend. They are pretty close to each other (grg and js11 are both entry level) The JS11 can make your life a little easier if you want to get a good metal tone, but is a very small difference.
Hey bro just subscribed! Question, I want to get a Jackson Dinky JS22 and mod it with Seymour Duncan Nazgul Sentient pickups. Now, I know the pickups are actually more expensive than the guitar, but do you think they would sound good in a JS22? I'm definitely on a budget still but want to see how it sounds. Thanks man! Awesome playing!
Hey buddy, thanks for subbing first. Second, this a tricky one: if you want something super comfortable, go for a JS32. Stil cheap and doesn't have the chubby neck of the JS22. About changing pick ups, I tried it: put a bare knuckle pick up on the Jackson Kelly JS32 (made a video about it) and noticed only a very slight difference. Never tried a Nazugl Sentient so I can't say anything about those but trust me on this one: get a JS32 ;-)
@@davi90rtcb Interesting I just checked out the JS32 and it's about $70 more expensive than the JS22. I meant to mention that I primarily play a 9 string guitar so I'm thinking neck widths on a 6 string may not effect me. I will take a look at your video with the Fishman pickups on the JS32.
Hey dude, the DAW is logic. The tone comes from Rvxx 2 from Audio Assault (cheap amp sim). To record them I used a Focusrite 2i2 3° gen. Happy New year.
Hey dude, I'm not a great whammy bar user so I never used it a lot. Btw, they held the tuning very well after I changed the stock strings. Thanks for passing by.
24 frets give you full 4 octaves while 22 is close but you would obviously miss some. That however is not the biggest concern. Almost all guitars have 25.5 inch string length. Which is measured from saddle to nut. This does not change whether you have 22 or 24 frets on the neck because if you change the string length intonation won't be possible. Knowing this guitar manufacturers move the neck pickup closer to the bridge in order to create space for the added 2 frets. This obviously changes the sound of the neck pickup. I can describe the neck pickup of a 24 fret guitar as more balanced but losing just a little of the character of a regular neck pickup. Again the difference is very slim but it is definitely there. In real world applications it all comes down to the player. Some people are used to play on 24 fret necks and 22 feels wrong to them and vice versa. And other people can play on both and see no problem with either option. There is even some metal guitarist who use some crazy 27 fret guitars but I never tried one so I can't tell much about it. Hope this gives you an idea and if you have any further questions ask away.
Ohi bel, grazie per essere passato. Personalmente, l'ho sentito meglio rispetto a quella della JS22. Ho avuto una Monarkh e una Dinky (entrambe JS22) e il manico era un po' "cicciotto" per i miei gusti. A livello di suono sono pressoché identiche, così ho tenuto la JS11. Spero di esserti stato d'aiuto ;-)
@@davi90rtcb grazie, sono fortemente combattuto se scegliere la js12 o la Ltd mh 10, ma anche la Kramer baretta mi tenta (a parte il ponte che pare un giocattolo, però del pick up sembra ne parlino bene)
@@mattbelloni Io ho una LTD mh-10. Diciamo che se vuoi fare del metal e hai un certo budget, ti posso assicurare che è un modello che mena parecchio 🙂 Conosco la Kramer (anche se non l'ho provata personalmente). Ho solo paura che il fatto di avere solo un humbucker potrebbe risultare un po' limitante a livello di suono.
Il raw sound è molto similare (a parità di amp sim con stesso set utilizzato). Inoltre, entrambe le chitarre godono degli stessi pick up. Tieni a mente, qualora dovesse servirti una chitarra con 24 tasti..... la JS11 ne ha 22 ;-) Grazie per essere passato 🤘
Ancora manco le corde col plettro, non so se merito una 22 tasti con la mia niubbaggine ^_^ È che vorrei passare da ampli fisico + Pacifica 012 a plugin metal tipo Red Currant o Ignite Emissary comprando una Steinberg UR12 + cuffie economiche + chitarra metal economica (ed ero indeciso tra js11/22 ed una qualche Harley Benton di fascia bassa) ^_^ Grazie a te per la risposta ♡
@@radeesfury827 Per le mie original cover uso: una Subzero Jetblack (200 euro) + Focusrite 3rd generation (150 euro) + cavo quick (40 euro, ma è uno molto buono) + Logic Pro X (regolarmente acquistato sul sito apple perché volevo partire con dei buoni preset e plugin base. Uso un mack) + un amp sim, della audio assault: Rvxx 2 (in offerta a 7 euro che di solito viene 35) Come vedi non uso costose neanche io ;-)
Thank you dude, my first guitar was a Yamaha pacifica but honestly I did not like it so now 30 years later is turn to my son, and he was debating between js11 or js22, and he choosen js11 thanks to your video, greetings from México!!!
It was a pleasure my friend.
Hope to see you again.
Thanks for passing by.
I have a js22 and its my favorite budget guitar I've ever owned. Jackson makes some of the best budget guitars on the market. I'm thinking about getting a js11 because I feel like it may have a fuller tone in the neck pickup because of the 22 frets.
I agree with you my friend: Jackson does make super good cheaps ;-)
Check also the JS32 from them. I love that that neck.
Thanks for passing by.
I have a JS11 and a JS32 . I honestly enjoy the JS11 a whole lot more .
You don’t have to deal with the annoying Floyd rose tuning system and can just go fucking hammer on it, especially if you pro wrapped your strings .
Small upgrades I would do to the JS11 is get better machine heads and change the pickups . I personally got some DragonFire pickups ( at the time they were 30 dollars but now are over 70 dollars and it defeats the purpose of “Budget” ) .
1 pro is that the neck feels great on the hands compared to my JS32, the JS32 is a bit thin and feels like you can easily snap it haha
1 major con is that the JS11’s body feels a bit clunky and blocky . There’s no groves or smoothness to it and that can make it a bit annoying to hold and play but, it’s not to noticeable . Best way to explain it is like this.. the JS11 somehow feels blocky like a Les Paul and the JS32 is smooth like a Strat .
@@grumpycat6665 yeah I put Duncan jazz pickups in my js22. Not a very common pick up to put in that guitar but it actually sounds really nice and bright when you coil split it. I've played all three guitars and I really just prefer the overall feel of the js22. I just like the tones that the JS 11 puts out with the neck pup position being higher up
@@grumpycat6665 I have a JS32 myself and I purposely got one without the Floyd Rose.
I must tell you, I love the playability and the thin neck of the JS32. For its price, I consider super good.
Thanks for sharing you experience here buddy.
Hope to see you again in the next guitars face off.
@@grumpycat6665the JS 22 has a two point bridge and is an arch top,so has the same body as the 32 this would be the best compromise for you. As far as the pickups go I’m pretty the 11/22/32 all have the same pickups, in fact the entire JS family use the same pickups.
Hey thanks for the comparison! Not too long ago i got a JS22 and was suprised. The neck is really easy to move around with and the only problem i have with the guitar is the fretwork isnt the great but for $199 its completely fine
Js22 is a good guitar but I like the neck of the js11 a lot more (the fretwork was good on both guitars anyway)
Thanks for passing by.
Hello and Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱. Like your video Man , thanks for your work! God Bless you !
Thanks to you my friend.
Wish you all the best.
@@davi90rtcb 👍
I have both I have to say the js11 has a thinner neck
It feels exactly so. Despite the fact that their specs are a lot alike.
Thanks for passing by.
Which one suit for riffing heavy genre js11 or js22 more comfortable sir????
@@abangsonic Ehy dude, reading this now.
You can heavy riff on both of them but the neck of the js11 might make it more enjoyable.
Hope to see you again.
Great video, thanks. BTW JS12 has 24 frets if people it is a must.
Correct observation my friend.
Personally, 22 or 24 frets makes no big difference to me.
At end, it depends on the player's choice.
Thanks for passing by.
I like the sharp edges on the js11 more it reminds me of the ibanez RG series
I used to own the Ibanez 70QA Gio which was amazing guitar but the neck was crazy thick for my hands... Had to sell it off... Hopefully i will be able to get the js11... Ive tried the JS11 the neck felt just right...
Hey dude, I'm sorry you didn't like the neck of the 70QA. I liked it very much.
With the of the JS11 you won't go wrong.
Thanks for passing by.
I got JS11 JS22 & JS32. Seriously i really do JS11. Simple & neat. The neck is just great. Don't really need 24 frets. And i really do love my very old 80s PS1 which is a HSS pick up configuration.
I tried them all too.
Glad you liked the video.
Thanks for passing by.
Great video man!! That riff in the first round was sick! I believe the js11 has a fuller sound and the js 22 has a bit rawer sound. When I heard the riff played in the js11 it really reminded me of slipknot's tone, while I didn't get the same feel with the js22... Either way they are both great guitars! Awesome work!! Keep it up!! 🙂🤟
Thank you buddy.
Keep on rocking as well.
Both have the exact same pickups thou! 😀 I did a few quick listens and couldn't notice any difference 🤷♂ I think IF u hear some difference it could be because of the length of the neck 22 vs 24 frets OR u are just hearing placebo, lol.
JS22 had compound radius fret board 12" - 16". JS11 has a 12" radius fret board.
I had read the specs of the guitar my friend.
Just wanted to feel how big the difference was.
Thanks for passing by.
@@davi90rtcb I have the 22 in metallic blue. Great guitars especially for the price!
@@guitarmage0072 I agree buddy.
I love how comfortable they are when you play them.
@@guitarmage0072hey! im really late but im a begginer and want the 22 to be my first guitar, but is it actually comfortable and fast?
@@lewey7114 those two factors would be up to the individual since we all come in different shapes and sizes. You may have to go check them out at a music store.
You mentioned that js11 has a thinner neck but specs are same for both guitars at 1st and 12th fret neck thickness. Is it because of the compound radious of js22? Aren't compound radius guitars supposed to be more comfortable? (I've never played one so I have no idea). And neck difference, is it a subtle difference or a considarable difference for an intermediate player? I really like how js22 looks but I'd go for js11 if its much more comfortable to play.
Hey dude,
mine is just a feeling but I can tell you that the same happened when I tried the GSA from Ibanez.
Reading on the Ibanez website, I noticed that the specs were exactly the same as the GRX, yet I was feeling that neck completely different.
I brought them to a luthier and he felt them different too. It is hard to explain but like I told you at the beginning, for me it's a matter of feelings.
Thanks for passing by ;-)
@@davi90rtcb awesome! thanks for replying :)
@@aaronwalker5493 no problem buddy 🙂
I love your review! I’m an old guy wanting to learn to play. I’ve done a lot of reading about beginner guitars. These two Jacksons are on my possible list, along with the Kramer Baretta Special, an Epiphone SG Special, or some of the Ibanez budget models.
Do you have advice for beginners on flat versus arch top for comfort and playability?
Hey sir,
thanks for the kind words.
If you want to play some metal the LTD mh-10 can get you some sick tones even if hasn't the best playability.
If you want something more versatile the Ibanez GRX70qua could be a good solution. It is super comfortable to play and you have also the whammy bar to play with.
Gonna release something spicy in the coming days. Keep in touch and thanks for passing by.
Archtop can help with palm muting. But makes little difference. Can affect neck angle tho. Which some peoole are picky about.
The JE10 pickups in JS22R models (discontinued in '13) sound less muddy.
Thanks for the contribution.
Hope to see you again.
The Jackson JS eries might be the best value guitars out there. They are a great platform for modding.
Thanks for the comment buddy.
A new Jackson JS is coming on the channel this Monday.
Hope to see you there.
Hi quick question here, would you rather go for the Jackson js22 or the Ibanez grx70 as a beginner?
Hi dude, I've never used a grx70 so I can't give you a proper suggestion.
But I still have with me an Ibanez grg 121 which has a great neck and playability (still very cheap € 200,00)
En fact, when I compaired it with my Jackson dinky JS22, it was better under these points of view.The Jackson had a better sound though.
@@davi90rtcbThank you very much! I had this question about the JS11/JS22 with the GRG121... I saw a lot of people saying they prefer Jackson, but do you believe that JS11 is better than GRG?
@@Alleyuno Tough question my friend.
They are pretty close to each other (grg and js11 are both entry level)
The JS11 can make your life a little easier if you want to get a good metal tone, but is a very small difference.
@@davi90rtcb OK! So the Js11 line and the GRG are entry levels? Would Js22 be a more intermediate level or would it still fit into this category?
@@Alleyuno JS22 should be very close in terms of price with the JS11. I don't think it's intermediate level.
Hey bro just subscribed! Question, I want to get a Jackson Dinky JS22 and mod it with Seymour Duncan Nazgul Sentient pickups. Now, I know the pickups are actually more expensive than the guitar, but do you think they would sound good in a JS22? I'm definitely on a budget still but want to see how it sounds. Thanks man! Awesome playing!
Hey buddy, thanks for subbing first.
Second, this a tricky one: if you want something super comfortable, go for a JS32. Stil cheap and doesn't have the chubby neck of the JS22.
About changing pick ups, I tried it: put a bare knuckle pick up on the Jackson Kelly JS32 (made a video about it) and noticed only a very slight difference.
Never tried a Nazugl Sentient so I can't say anything about those but trust me on this one: get a JS32 ;-)
@@davi90rtcb Interesting I just checked out the JS32 and it's about $70 more expensive than the JS22. I meant to mention that I primarily play a 9 string guitar so I'm thinking neck widths on a 6 string may not effect me. I will take a look at your video with the Fishman pickups on the JS32.
Jackson guitars are incredibly awesome. Nice playing man ;)
thanks for passing by.
Bravo bravissimo
I like js22 arch top
Hey buddy,
glad you liked that one.
Thanks for passing by.
These guitar sounds really good! What was the logic preset?
Hey dude, the DAW is logic. The tone comes from Rvxx 2 from Audio Assault (cheap amp sim).
To record them I used a Focusrite 2i2 3° gen.
Happy New year.
Thanks! I’m gonna buy this plug in it sounds amazing. Did you use ani cabinet or pedal too or only this amp sim?
@@matteusgama7527 Just the pre amp that comes with the focusrite itself.
Plus, the sound is not mixed: no eq or compressor.
I will trust in your opinion 😉
thanks for stopping by.
Ibanez Grg131dx or the jackson js11 if you have tried it whats your opinion
Ehy Alex,
sorry, I've never tried the grg131.
I'm releasing a new original cover today, hope to see you there.
Thanks for passing by.
How is the tuning control of tremolo bridge usage??
Hey dude,
I'm not a great whammy bar user so I never used it a lot.
Btw, they held the tuning very well after I changed the stock strings.
Thanks for passing by.
I want to know the difference between the 22 fret and the 24 fret please
If you talk about these guitars, the difference for me was in the neck. JS11 was better in my opinion.
@davi90rtcb no in general the guitars that have 22 and 24 frets did it have different in the playability and the sound and how? Please
@@user-fc5kw8xb8w Sorry buddy, but I don't have the knowledge to answer to that.
Hope I can help you a next time.
@davi90rtcb thanks man for everything.
24 frets give you full 4 octaves while 22 is close but you would obviously miss some. That however is not the biggest concern. Almost all guitars have 25.5 inch string length. Which is measured from saddle to nut. This does not change whether you have 22 or 24 frets on the neck because if you change the string length intonation won't be possible. Knowing this guitar manufacturers move the neck pickup closer to the bridge in order to create space for the added 2 frets. This obviously changes the sound of the neck pickup. I can describe the neck pickup of a 24 fret guitar as more balanced but losing just a little of the character of a regular neck pickup. Again the difference is very slim but it is definitely there. In real world applications it all comes down to the player. Some people are used to play on 24 fret necks and 22 feels wrong to them and vice versa. And other people can play on both and see no problem with either option. There is even some metal guitarist who use some crazy 27 fret guitars but I never tried one so I can't tell much about it. Hope this gives you an idea and if you have any further questions ask away.
JS 11 or JS 12?
Never tried a JS12. Sorry dude.
Thanks for passing by.
The only difference is the extra 2 frets
@@lycanroc99 That works basically.
Thanks for passing by.
Ma quindi la 11 ha un manico più sottile, o solo più "comodo"?
Ohi bel, grazie per essere passato.
Personalmente, l'ho sentito meglio rispetto a quella della JS22.
Ho avuto una Monarkh e una Dinky (entrambe JS22) e il manico era un po' "cicciotto" per i miei gusti.
A livello di suono sono pressoché identiche, così ho tenuto la JS11.
Spero di esserti stato d'aiuto ;-)
@@davi90rtcb grazie, sono fortemente combattuto se scegliere la js12 o la Ltd mh 10, ma anche la Kramer baretta mi tenta (a parte il ponte che pare un giocattolo, però del pick up sembra ne parlino bene)
@@mattbelloni Io ho una LTD mh-10.
Diciamo che se vuoi fare del metal e hai un certo budget, ti posso assicurare che è un modello che mena parecchio 🙂
Conosco la Kramer (anche se non l'ho provata personalmente). Ho solo paura che il fatto di avere solo un humbucker potrebbe risultare un po' limitante a livello di suono.
@@davi90rtcb eh la Ltd è in vantaggio, però Jackson ha dalla sua la varietà tra almeno 3 colori, bel dilemma
Quindi il suono è ESATTAMENTE uguale? Se si, vado di 11 ^_^ Bel video snello, complimenti
Il raw sound è molto similare (a parità di amp sim con stesso set utilizzato). Inoltre, entrambe le chitarre godono degli stessi pick up.
Tieni a mente, qualora dovesse servirti una chitarra con 24 tasti..... la JS11 ne ha 22 ;-)
Grazie per essere passato 🤘
Ancora manco le corde col plettro, non so se merito una 22 tasti con la mia niubbaggine ^_^ È che vorrei passare da ampli fisico + Pacifica 012 a plugin metal tipo Red Currant o Ignite Emissary comprando una Steinberg UR12 + cuffie economiche + chitarra metal economica (ed ero indeciso tra js11/22 ed una qualche Harley Benton di fascia bassa) ^_^ Grazie a te per la risposta ♡
@@radeesfury827 Per le mie original cover uso:
una Subzero Jetblack (200 euro) +
Focusrite 3rd generation (150 euro) +
cavo quick (40 euro, ma è uno molto buono) +
Logic Pro X (regolarmente acquistato sul sito apple perché volevo partire con dei buoni preset e plugin base. Uso un mack) +
un amp sim, della audio assault: Rvxx 2 (in offerta a 7 euro che di solito viene 35)
Come vedi non uso costose neanche io ;-)
E fai bene, che proprio quello è il bello: avere tanto a poco ^_^ Perché anche chi non ha molti mezzi ha diritto ad essere contento :)
@@radeesfury827 - So well stated, sir!