Your First Jackson
The Jackson JS Series Dinky JS12 brings the fast feel, aggressive styling and high-output sound Jackson is known for into an affordable electric guitar that's ideal for beginners and aspiring rock and metal players.
The compact Dinky body is paired with a Jackson Speed Neck, 24 jumbo frets, dual high-output humbuckers and 2-point tremolo, giving new players a guitar that's comfortable to learn on without losing the attitude that made them want a Jackson in the first place.
FEATURES
- Poplar Dinky Body – Jackson's compact body shape is comfortable whether you're practising sitting or standing.
- Maple Speed Neck – A fast, player-friendly neck profile makes it easy to move around the fingerboard.
- Graphite Neck Reinforcement – Adds stability to the bolt-on maple neck.
- 12" Radius Amaranth Fingerboard – A relatively flat playing surface that's well suited to rhythm playing, bends and lead work.
- 24 Jumbo Frets – Gives you a full two-octave range with a substantial fretting surface.
- Dual Jackson High-Output Humbuckers – Plenty of output and body for rock, punk, hard rock and high-gain metal tones.
- Simple Controls – Three-way pickup selector with master volume and tone keeps things straightforward for new players.
- 2-Point Fulcrum Tremolo – Add vibrato and expressive pitch effects with the included tremolo arm.
- All-Black Hardware – Gives the Snow White finish the sharp, unmistakable Jackson look.
Our Take
If you want to play rock or metal, don’t settle for a generic beginner guitar. The JS12 lets you lean into your style from day one, with classic Jackson looks, feel and sound. You get a fast neck, a flatter fingerboard, 24 jumbo frets, and high-output humbuckers that make power chords, distortion, and lead playing immediately rewarding.
That's also where this guitar has built such a good reputation. Its playability and overall construction are particularly impressive for the price, making it a strong first electric guitar rather than something that simply looks the part.
In Snow White with contrasting black hardware, it looks fantastic too. For a beginner who's excited by heavier music and wants their first guitar to actually inspire them to pick it up, the JS12 is excellent value.
Specifications
- Series: JS Series
- Body Shape: Dinky
- Body: Poplar
- Colour: Snow White
- Neck: Maple, Bolt-On
- Neck Reinforcement: Graphite
- Neck Profile: Speed Neck
- Fingerboard: Amaranth
- Radius: 12"
- Frets: 24 Jumbo
- Inlays: White Dots
- Pickups: 2 x Jackson High-Output Ceramic Humbuckers
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
- Pickup Switching: 3-Way Toggle
- Bridge: 2-Point Fulcrum Tremolo
- Tuners: Die-Cast
- Hardware: Black
