Jackson Guitars JS32T Kelly Js Ama Viola Burst
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The Kelly JS: The Jackson Spirit, Accessible JS Series Version
The JS Series was designed to capture the Jackson DNA without breaking the budget: an aggressive aesthetic, playability focused on speed, and a setup ready for heavy tones. With its unmistakable Kelly shape, the JS32T retains the brand's "high gain" attitude while offering a simple, robust, and straightforward approach, ideal for entering the Jackson world or having an effective stage guitar.
For Whom and Which Styles?
The Jackson JS32T is especially aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists who want an electric guitar oriented towards rock/metal, but also at experienced players looking for a "riff machine" without hassle. Thanks to the 3-position selector switch and the two humbuckers, it easily covers modern metal, hard rock, punk, thrash, and all situations where impact, precision, and good tuning stability in standard tunings are sought.
The Sound
Its poplar body provides a balanced and efficient response, with present mids and a clear attack, perfect for tight rhythm playing. The pair of Jackson High-Output Humbuckers with ceramic magnets delivers a dense, powerful, and well-defined sound, particularly comfortable in distortion: punchy palm-mutes, easy harmonics, and solos that stand out effortlessly. The electronics remain intentionally simple (one volume, one tone, one 3-position selector) to quickly switch from a sharp bridge pickup to a rounder neck pickup, or blend both to thicken the spectrum.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original setup, you can opt for nickel-plated steel strings in gauge 009-042. For transport, the manufacturer recommends compatible options: Jackson KE / WR SKB hard case (ref. 299-6102-506) or the Jackson "economy" gig bag (ref. 299-3266-102).
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Body | Poplar |
| Category | Extreme | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Amaranth | Hardware | Black |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | ||
| Shape | Kelly | Nut Width | 1.6875" / 42.86 mm |
| Wood | poplar | Truss Rod | dual action |
| Finish | gloss | Truss Rod Wrench | 4 mm Hex (Allen) |
| Knobs | dome style | Bridge | adjustable through-body Jackson TOM style |
| Neck | 1-piece maple (bolt-on) | Tuners | Jackson Sealed Die-Cast |
| Neck Finish | satin | Bridge Pickup | Jackson High-Output Humbucker |
| Reinforcement | graphite | Neck Pickup | Jackson High-Output Humbucker |
| Inlays | Pearloid Sharkfin | Configuration | HH |
| Scale Length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Controls | Master Volume, Master Tone |
| Radius | compound 12" to 16" / 304.8 mm to 406.4 mm | Selector | 3-position toggle switch: position 1 bridge pickup, position 2 bridge and neck pickups, position 3 neck pickup |
| Frets | 24 | Case / Gig Bag | optional Jackson KE / WR SKB hard case (ref. 299-6102-506); optional Jackson "economy" gig bag (ref. 299-3266-102) |
| Fret Type | jumbo | Available Finishes | satin black or Viola Burst (depending on version), with black hardware |
| Nut | black plastic | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Jackson JS32T Kelly suitable for metal and standard tunings?
Its two Jackson High-Output ceramic magnet humbuckers are designed for high-gain tones, delivering a sharp attack on rhythm parts and palm mutes. The HH configuration and three-way selector specifically target modern metal, hard rock, punk, and thrash. The 648 mm scale length contributes to tension suitable for standard tunings.
What type of bridge does this Kelly JS32T have?
It features a fixed Jackson TOM-style bridge, adjustable with string-through-body design, and no tremolo.
Is the neck suitable for fast solos?
The bolt-on maple neck has a compound radius from 12 to 16 inches, rounder near the nut and flatter towards the higher frets. Its 24 jumbo frets allow access to two octaves per string. The satin finish on the neck and graphite reinforcement rods complete the design.
What strings come mounted on the Jackson JS32T Kelly?
It is fitted with a set of nickel-plated steel strings sized 009-042. The black plastic nut measures 42.86 mm in width.
Which case is compatible with the Kelly shape?
An optional rigid Jackson KE / WR SKB case, reference 299-6102-506, is available. An economical Jackson gig bag, reference 299-3266-102, is also compatible.
