Jackson JS23 Dinky in Snow White
The new JS23 is the perfect axe to bring you into the age of the Super Strat. Despite being billed as an entry level model, the “Dinky” boasts high quality building materials including Indian Rosewood fretboard and Indian Cedro body. It also has a compound radius neck – a feature normally only found on higher end guitars – which gives the perfect compromise between string height (allowing for faster speed – quite possibly an important consideration for you if you are looking at a Jackson) and overall action, playability and comfort.
The main difference between the JS22R (an equally-well-priced, alternative Jackson) and this are the standard orientation headstock and “Single Single Humbucker” pickup configuration on this model. Your choice will mainly depend on whether you need the single coil sound or not as well as the finish you want. The JS23 is an affordable Super Strat with killer looks, great build and hardware quality that is perfect for those looking for a guitar with attitude!
Here’s what Jackson say about the JS23 Dinky
Jackson’s entry-level JS2 Series has just been beefed up to better suit the needs of beginning players, and offer the best in materials, workmanship and value. Upgraded features include a 24 fret compound radius Indian rosewood fingerboard with Jackson’s classic sharkfin inlay, Indian cedro body, bolton maple neck, Jackson high-output humbucking (bridge) and single-coil (middle and neck) pickups, fulcrum bridge and chrome hardware.
Specifications
Body: Indian Cedro
Finish: Polyester
Neck: Maple
Fretboard: Rosewood, 12-16″ Compound Radius
Frets: 24, Jumbo
Scale Length: 25.50″ (648 mm)
Nut Width: 1.69″ (43 mm)
Hardware: Chrome
Tuning Keys: Die-Cast Tuners
Bridge: 2-Point Fulcrum Tremolo
Pickguard: N/A
Bridge Pickup: Jackson JE10 Humbucking Pickup
Middle Pickup: Jackson JE14 Single-Coil
Neck Pickup: Jackson JE14 Single-Coil
5-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup; Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup; Position 3. Middle Pickup; Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup; Position 5. Neck Pickup
Controls Master Volume, Master Tone
Strings NPS, Gauges: .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042
Includes Case: Standard Jackson Gig Bag
Unique Features
24 fret compound radius Indian rosewood fingerboard with Jackson’s classic sharkfin inlay, Indian cedro body (with flame maple veneer on trans finishes), bolt-on maple neck, Jackson high-output humbucking (bridge) and single-coil (middle and neck) pickups, fulcrum bridge and chrome hardware.
