Jackson Guitars Js Series Surfcaster Js22 Ht - Gloss Black

A Surfcaster Designed to Enter the Jackson Universe

For over 40 years, Jackson has established itself as a reference for metal-oriented and technical playing guitars. The JS22 Surfcaster is part of the JS series offering an accessible approach without compromising the brand's fundamentals: modern ergonomics, fast playability, and a tone tailored for distortion. This Gloss Black version highlights a sleek and aggressive style, with black hardware that perfectly matches the aesthetic.

Who It's For and What Styles

This Surfcaster is ideally suited for beginner to intermediate guitarists looking for an effective electric guitar to progress in energetic rock, punk, hard rock, and especially metal. Its comfortable neck, compound radius, and upper fret access make it a natural ally for practicing palm-mutes, fast riffs, alternate picking, and lead lines, with immediate handling thanks to intentionally simple electronics.

The Sound

The combination of a poplar body and maple neck delivers a sharp attack and good definition, ideal for tight riffs. The Jackson High-Output humbuckers provide a high output level, with solid lows and present mids to highlight distortion and harmonics. The Jackson Hardtail bridge enhances tuning stability and promotes consistent sustain, while the Volume + Tone wiring allows you to get straight to the point: from tight clean tones to heavy gain without wasting time.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To respect the original specifications, you can choose an electric string set of Nickel Plated Steel, gauge .009-.042. For transport, the soft case recommended as compatible by the manufacturer is the optional gig bag, reference 299-1512-106.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Body	Poplar
Category	Asymmetric	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Black
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Purple heart	Hardware	Black
Nbrs of frets	22

Body shape	Surfcaster	Nut material	black plastic
Wood	poplar	Nut width	1.6875" / 42.86 mm
Body finish	gloss	Truss rod	Dual-Action with Wheel
Neck material	Maple	Hardware finish	black
Neck construction	bolt-on with graphite reinforcement and seal joint	Control knobs	Dome-Style
Neck finish	natural satin	Bridge	Jackson Hardtail
Headstock	Jackson 3x3 (3 Over/3 Under)	Tuners	Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
Inlays	White Dot	Pickup configuration	HH
Side dots	white	Pickup style	2 Humbucking
Scale length	25.5" / 647.7 mm	Neck pickup	Jackson High-Output Humbucking
Number of frets	22	Bridge pickup	Jackson High-Output Humbucking
Fret size	jumbo	Pickup selector	3-position switch (position 1 bridge pickup, position 2 bridge and neck pickups, position 3 neck pickup)
Radius type	compound	Controls	Volume, Tone
Radius	12" to 16" / 304.8 mm to 406.4 mm	Case / gig bag	Optional Gig Bag (reference 299-1512-106)
Nut	black plastic	Country of origin	China