Jackson Guitars JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X AMA Safety Orange

A "mini format" Dinky designed with the Jackson spirit

The JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X carries the Jackson DNA: aggressive look, fast playability, and a rock/metal-oriented sound, but in a very easy-to-carry 2/3 size. It is aimed both at guitarists who want a compact electric guitar and those seeking a smoother playing feel thanks to the short scale length, without giving up the Dinky's signature features (24 frets, cutaway, sharp Jackson headstock).

For whom and for which styles?

Ideal for motivated beginners who want to start on a rock/metal-oriented guitar, and equally relevant for intermediate players looking for a compact instrument (travel, rehearsals, backstage). Its tonal orientation suits hard rock, metal, punk, and modern genres requiring attack and precision, while remaining effective with clean tones for practicing or recording clean rhythm parts.

Tone

The combination of a poplar body and a bolt-on maple neck promotes a quick and balanced response, with clear lows and present mids. The high-output Jackson humbuckers (ceramic magnets) deliver a powerful signal: the neck pickup offers singing highs and great articulation for leads, while the bridge pickup enhances bite and crunch, particularly convincing in distortion. The Volume, Tone, and 3-position blade selector allow quick switching from a sharp riff to a rounder sound. The fixed string-through-body bridge contributes to a crisp attack and solid sustain, with appreciated tuning stability and tight rhythmic playing.

Recommended compatible accessories

This guitar comes with .009-.042 strings; you can keep this gauge to maintain a smooth playing feel and good balance with the short scale length. For other accessories (gig bag/case with proper 2/3 size dimensions), compatibility strongly depends on internal measurements: it is best to choose a solution explicitly designed for this size.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	6
Special feature	Travel	Color	Orange
Strings	Steel

Body	poplar	Nut width	41.3 mm / 1.625"
Body finish	gloss	Scale length	22.5" / 572 mm
Body shape	Dinky	Bridge	fixed string-through-body bridge with rectangular saddles
Headstock	Jackson Pointed 6-In-Line	Pickguard	none
Neck material	maple	Control knobs	dome style
Neck finish	satin	Hardware finish	black
Neck construction	bolt-on with graphite reinforcement and beveled joint	Tuners	Jackson sealed oil-bath
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Strap locks	standard
Fingerboard material	rosewood	Pickup configuration	HH
Inlays	pearloid shark fin	Bridge pickup	high-output Jackson humbucker
Side markers	white dots	Neck pickup	high-output Jackson humbucker
Number of frets	24	Controls	volume, tone
Fret size	jumbo	Selector switch	3-position blade
Truss Rod	dual action	Position 1	bridge pickup
Truss Rod adjustment	at the nut	Position 2	bridge and neck pickups
Nut	black plastic	Position 3	neck pickup