Jackson Guitars Js Series Surfcaster Js22 Ht - Snow White
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Vintage look, modern Jackson DNA: a Surfcaster with the iconic asymmetrical design, crafted for rock/metal playing.
- Immediate playing comfort: bolt-on maple neck with sculpted heel and a 12"-16" compound radius fingerboard for effortless chord changes and solos.
- High gain reserve: two Jackson humbuckers with high output for thick and aggressive distortion.
- Effective simplicity + stability: straightforward electronics (volume, tone, 3-position selector) and a fixed bridge for reliable tuning stability.
Manufacturer Information
Jackson Guitars
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A Surfcaster JS: the Jackson spirit, accessible and built for shredding
For over 40 years, Jackson has developed performance-oriented guitars, with a reputation firmly rooted in extreme music. The JS22 Surfcaster follows this logic: offering an entry-level instrument with a distinctive style, but featuring modern technical choices (sculpted heel, compound radius, high output humbuckers) that reflect the brand's "player" approach.
Who is it for, and what for? An ideal electric guitar for progressing in heavy rock and metal
This Jackson is primarily aimed at ambitious beginners and intermediate players who want a reliable guitar to practice palm-muting, fast riffs, power chords, and solos. The compound radius facilitates rhythm playing near the nut while providing more ease for bends and lead playing higher up the neck. Perfect for metal, hard rock, and all modern variants requiring punch and precision.
The sound
The JS22 Surfcaster combines a poplar body and a maple neck for a generally balanced output, with a clear attack and good definition, ideal for saturated tones. The two high output Jackson humbuckers deliver a powerful signal, favoring thick distortions, easily emphasized harmonics, and a solid low end without losing too much bite. The intentionally minimalist electronics (one volume, one tone) get straight to the point: set it, play, and stay focused on the riff. Finally, the Jackson Hardtail fixed bridge contributes to a sense of stability and precision, appreciated for standard tunings as well as aggressive rhythms.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Body | Poplar |
| Category | Asymmetric | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | White |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Amaranth | Hardware | Black |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | ||
| Body material | poplar | Scale length | 25.5" / 647.7 mm |
| Body finish | gloss | Bridge | Jackson Hardtail |
| Body shape | Surfcaster | Pickup covers | black |
| Headstock | Jackson 3x3 (3 up / 3 down) | Control knobs | dome style |
| Neck material | maple | Hardware finish | black |
| Neck finish | natural satin | Tuners | sealed Jackson die-cast |
| Neck construction | bolt-on with graphite reinforcement rods and beveled joint | Bridge pickup | high output Jackson humbucker |
| Fingerboard radius | compound 12" to 16" / 304.8 mm to 406.4 mm | Neck pickup | high output Jackson humbucker |
| Fingerboard material | rosewood | Pickup configuration | HH |
| Inlays | white dots | Controls | volume, tone |
| Side markers | white | Selector switch | 3-position blade |
| Number of frets | 22 | Position 1 | bridge pickup |
| Fret size | jumbo | Position 2 | bridge and neck pickups |
| Truss rod | dual action with adjustment wheel | Position 3 | neck pickup |
| Nut | black plastic | Country of origin | China |
| Nut width | 1.6875" / 42.86 mm | Case/gig bag | not included |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Jackson JS22 Surfcaster suitable for metal and hard rock?
The two high-output Jackson humbuckers favor thick distortion, palm muting, and fast riffs. The Jackson Hardtail fixed bridge provides stability suited for heavy rhythm playing.
What is the neck of the Jackson JS22 Surfcaster Snow White?
The bolt-on maple neck features graphite reinforcement rods and a natural satin finish. Its compound radius ranges from 12 to 16 inches (304.8 to 406.4 mm), with 22 jumbo frets. The 25.5-inch (647.7 mm) scale length matches the standard tuning format.
Can a vibrato be used on this Jackson Surfcaster?
This guitar is equipped with a Jackson Hardtail fixed bridge and does not have a vibrato system.
What controls and pickup positions are available?
The passive electronics include one volume, one tone control, and a 3-way blade switch. The positions select the bridge humbucker, both pickups together, or the neck humbucker.
What are the materials and finish of this guitar?
The body is made of poplar with a glossy white finish, complemented by black hardware. The amaranth fingerboard and black plastic nut measure 42.86 mm in width at the nut.
