Jackson Guitars JS12 Dinky Js Ama Gloss Black

Essential Information About the Jackson JS Series Dinky JS12 Guitar

• Accessible Jackson Spirit: a true "shred" guitar designed for speed without breaking the budget.


• Modern Comfort: fingerboard with a 12" / 305 mm flat radius and 24 jumbo frets for tight riffs and easy bends.


• High Output Level: two high-output ceramic humbuckers, built for modern distortion.


• Stability and Dark Look: maple neck reinforced with graphite, black hardware, and 2-point fulcrum-style tremolo.

The Dinky JS12: Entry into the Jackson JS Universe

Fast, relentless, and designed for modern playing, the Dinky JS12 embodies the Jackson DNA within the JS series: a range created to offer the style, ergonomics, and efficiency of performance-oriented models, in a more accessible approach. With its Dinky shape and playability-focused design, it targets the essentials: a comfortable neck, a sharp attack, and straightforward electronics.

Who Is It For, and Which Styles?

The Jackson JS Series Dinky JS12 is aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists who want an electric guitar ready for energetic rock, hard rock, metal, and modern styles requiring precision and speed. Its easy-to-handle neck, 24 frets, and flat radius make it an excellent foundation for progressing in soloing, alternate picking, fast runs, and powerful rhythm chords.

Sound

The poplar body provides a balanced and responsive tone, ideal for a versatile, gain-oriented guitar. The bolt-on maple neck, reinforced with graphite, contributes to a clear attack and good tuning stability, while the amaranth fingerboard promotes smooth playability and precise response. On the amplification side, the pair of high-output Jackson humbuckers (ceramic magnets) delivers a dense, focused sound with firm lows and present mids to cut through the mix. Controls remain simple and effective: 3-position selector switch, volume, and tone, allowing quick shifts from sharp rhythm to rounder lead tones.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original string gauge feel, you can choose electric string sets in .009-.042 (nickel-plated steel). A gig bag is available as an option (reference 299-1512-106). The standard strap buttons accept a classic guitar strap, and the supplied adjustment wrench allows for neck setup.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Body	Poplar
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Black
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Amaranth	Hardware	Black
Nbrs of frets	24

Series	JS	Fingerboard Radius Type	Flat
Orientation	Right-handed	Fingerboard Inlay	White pearloid dots
Body Shape	Dinky	Truss Rod	Double action
Body Material	Poplar	Truss Rod Nut	Truss rod adjustment at the nut
Body Finish	Gloss	Nut	Black plastic
Headstock	Jackson Pointed 6-In-Line	Headstock Nut Material	Black plastic
Neck Material	Maple	Frets	24 jumbo frets
Neck Material Type	Maple	Bridge	2-point Fulcrum tremolo
Neck Construction	Bolt-on with graphite reinforcement and scarf joint	Hardware Finish	Black
Neck Finish	Satin	Tuners	Jackson sealed die-cast
Fingerboard Material	Amaranth	Control Knobs	Dome-style
Fingerboard Radius	12" / 305 mm	Pickguard	None