Jackson DK2M

MAPLE KNECK,ALDER BODY!JB'S SEYMORE DUNCAN:CHUNKY THICK.WITH VOULME & TONE YOU WILL LOVE AND ENJOY A CHEAP ROCK GUITAR LIKE THE JACKSON!!!MUST PRACTICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC!A NICE WARM STARTING TONE,THIS GUITAR ROCKS.HOWEVER THE FINAL MUSE IS UP TO YOU!!GREAT PINCH HARMONICS,WARM,HWEVER THE GUITAR IS USED TO SATISFY ME!

LIGHT,BALANCED AND A FORGIVABLE NECK.FOR MONEY,SMOOTH AND HIGH GAIN QUALITY IS GREAT AND CAN BE CRUNCHEND OUT ,NICE GUITAR TO PLAY! NO TWEAKING.I LOVE HARD ROCK,THIS GUITAR IS LOVELELY

HOW HARD DO YOU PLAY?Quite cheap and sturdy!

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GUITARS I HAVE ARE ALL HB:CHARVEL 3;AND A MUSICMAN,AN EPIPHONE LES PAUL CUSTOM AND THE JACKSON,WITH A BIT OFF FANNYFUTTERING THIS GUITAR CAN BE VERY COMPENTANT!!

Snow white finish, maple fingerboard, 24 FRETS, double locking floyd rose, seymour duncan pu's! Great. Ultra fast flat fingerboard, black binding is especially nice.

mostly use the bridge pick up, nice fat sound through a line 6 spider 3. Neck pick up sounds nice too, both are miles better than my last guitar ibanez rg350.

No issues here, came very well set up, very low action, no fret buzz and unmarked

seems good enough, only had it a few months, but no probs yet.

havent needed it.

playing for 10 years, I've had an ibanez rg350, gibson sg standard and usa standard strat. For playing fast, hard and distorted with loads of sustain(and looking the business!) its better than all of these. I'd buy one again if it was stolen, I particularly like the maple neck and black binding.

Bought this one in early 2007. I have the transparent black one which is very nice looking. Default pick-ups. Everything is default on the guitar and you can see the feature on other reviews

I play mainly death/black metal. I bough this guitar because I wanted to start playing some solos. It was impossible on my old electric guitar. Sound is very good. I've had it tuned in C tuning with bigger strings and it works very well.

Finish was perfect, no scratch, no flaws. I only had it tuned for the lower strings setting to have proper string tension.

I found this guitar very reliable. I would maybe break if you play too much with the floyd rose. I found that when I go down low with the floyd, I often ear some cracking sound but nothing seams broken and it stays in tune. I'm a little afraid going wild with the floyd because of that noise.

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I've been playing for seven years now and this is my first(non beginner) real guitar. I play it trough a Line 6 spider 3 (2X12") and it sounds good trough most of the effects.

If it was stolen I think I would go for something else, not that it's bad, but I would keep my money to buy a good used guitar of higher grade or a 7-string guitar.

When in the store, I was hesitating between this one and a PRS custom SE. I found this one as much more feature, but the floyd sometime annoys me has I can't drop D has I want.

Eerie Dess Swirl finish, Dinky strat Alder body with twin humbuckers featuring the Seymour Duncan TB-4 Jeff Beck in teh bridge position and SH-2 Jazz in the neck. Speaking of the neck, this guitar has a 25-1/2" scale maple fretboard with satin finish. 14" to 16" compound radius and matching headstock. The classic Jackson headstock comes with sealed tuners (probably Gotoh), Black binding, sharkfins and logo rounds out the neck features. The finish is the eye-catcher: I've not seen anything like it before, and that guitar called my name for 6 months before I broke down and brought it home.

Musically I like to play anything from Rock to metal with some chicken pickin' folk, blues and classical thrown in. This gutiar is a shredder by nature, but manages to get some good clean tones off the Jazz neck pickup. It tends to squeal just a hair at high gain settings, but it's fairly controllable. there's no option to tap the coils, so this guitar is sort of limited in what it does, but that's fine with me.

The guitar came from the factory with the action so low, dust can't get under it! The neck pickup needed some adjustment to get things sounding good, but everything else is spot-on. The finish has no blemishes, and the case it comes in is nicer than what Fender sells with their own guitars.

Everything seems to be pretty solid. the guitar is smallish, due to it's 7/8th's body, but put together well. In the 80's, I wouldn't have considered an overseas gutiar, but this is a totally different story. I would never play out without a backup, but that's pretty universal for gutar players.

I bought this from the local shop and have never had a service problem with them. I do most of my own work, but I know that with FMIC behind it, Jackson is a stable brand.

I've been playing for over 30 years now, and a lot of gear has passed through these gnarled hands. This is as good a player as I can think of ever having and the best thing about it was the price! If it were stolen, I would probably replace it, as it was on my list of axes to own. I love the colors of the finish, the quality pickups, the licensed Floyd trem seems to stay in tune just fine. I looked at several other guitars while deciding what to purchase, but always came back to this one because of it's eye-catching finish. I can't really think of anything else this guitar needs. It wouldn't be my choice for a first guitar as it lacks single coils and hence some versatility. If someone were looking for a great, affordable rocking axe, I would definitely recommend this one!

I ordered and bought this brand spaknkin' new almost one year ago and waited to post a review t avoid the joy of new gear syndrome. I paid a little extra for the Trans Black finish (flamed maple top). But the price included the Jackson HS case and delivery w/insurance. Geeze they just don't make guitar sales people anymore like the owner/operator I bought this from. Great price! I could go on and on about the features for a non-US made Jackson in this price range but I'll spare you. Bottom line is you will be very hard pressed to come close. This thing is loaded from the top down!

It already came stock with a lot of the features I have an affinity for to get a variety of sounds. I really like the SD Jazz pu in the neck. I was unsure of the JB4 in the bridge though. To my dismay I didn't care that much for it. It lacked some versatility (for me) but I didn't want to go w/the Seymour Distortion either. No biggie. I keep a good supply of pu's on hand. I ended up dropping in my (recent) most fav bridge pu - the Seymour Full Shred. It is a bit more articulate in my opinion with just enough punch. It pairs up great with the Jazz or the '59. I also wanted more tone variation that just with the 3 way switch. So out it came in favor of a 5 way. I can now get just about any sound I want from this puppy. Though I am currently resisting the urge to try a Dimebucker / '59 combo just to see how she rolls. All that aside, this guitar would satisfy most with its stock setup. Sound is a very personal and subjective from one pair of ears to another.

This thing plays like butter. I did drop the action some and lowered the pu's just a tad for my personal preference. My only "complaint" was a slightly out of position bridge saddle. The "D" string would not intonate. This is really a minor flaw and an easy enough fix.

So far not a single issue has reared it's ugly head on this guitar. It gets played on a regular basis and regularly alternated with my Jackson DX10D. I have (and have had) cheap beaters around for noodling but I can't seem to feel the love for anything else but the DK2M. So far it has proven to have beauty and brawn.

Only spoke with the store owner before and after purchase. He was top notch, answering all my questions and possible concerns. So I've never needed manufacturer support.

I've been playing for way too long not to be a lot better than I am. But that's not the point of me playing at all. I've done the bar and medium venue scene even recently. But it is not something I dream about. Point being, I have had my hands on a lot of gear and own a bunch still. I know quality and stuff that possesses the almighty Fun Factor. The DK2M is front row, center. It it were stolen, well, sorry about THEIR luck. I can't legally tell you what I'd do to the fool. I give an overall rating of 9 only because it will not play itself. It is by far my favorite guitar to play.

2006 Jackson DK2M with Snow White finish, Floyd Rose trem, 2 humbuckers (JB/Jazz), alder body, compound radius maple neck with black sharkfin inlays, black binding around neck and headstock. She's a looker. I just wish it came stock with a fixed bridge. I'm not much into trems, but I can get use to it.

A couple reviews I read said this is an 80's hair metal guitar, but I disagree. If it was some bright, neon color then yeah it would definitely be an 80's guitar, but all white is pretty neutral. This guitar can nail 80's metal, but it's very versatile and can nail any genre you like. I'd say this is an all-around guitar and it's for everyone, not just metalheads.

This thing sounds awesome. This is my first Jackson guitar and to be honest, I never cared for super-strats like Jackson or Ibanez. I've always played traditional guitars like Gibson or Fender, but after trying this out at my local music store, I couldn't put it down. The playability is amazing. Super low action for soloing and with the compound radius it's great for chording too. I play anything from classic rock to metal and this guitar covers it all. Nice rich and full tones. Not as muscially rich as a Les Paul, but it has it's own sound that can stand up to anything out there. I like the Seymour Duncan JB pickup, but I'm more of a Dimarzio guy and will probably put in a Super Distortion.

Setup was perfect, which surprised me since it was hanging on the wall at the music store. I'm sure it was played a hundred times by every Joe Schmoe who walked in the store. Like I said, the action is super low in the upper register for soloing, but just right in the lower register for chording. The compound radius fretboard is a nice feature. The volume and tone pots aren't scratchy and grounding seems to be done right. There isn't a flaw I can see or hear.

This is a very versatile guitar. It's built solid and will stand the test of time. It looks sharp too. I've gotten so many compliments on how good looks and sounds. I couldn't be happier.

Have never called and hopefully never will.

I've been playing about 25 years. I'm into classic/hard rock, metal and even some punk rock. I've owned a lot of gear over the years and generally buy more traditional guitars like Gibson or Fender. This Jackson is a nice change from the norm. Overall, I've very happy with the playability, sound and looks of this Jackson. It caught my eye the moment I walked into the store and it proved to be an awesome guitar. The only thing I would change is the trem. If it had a fixed bridge, it would be perfect. Definitely a good buy. A+

Snow white, Strat body, maple bolt-on neck, maple fingerboard, black derlin sharkfin inlays, two seymour duncan humbucker pickups. one vol, one tone. 3 way selector. does what you need it to.

I play, everything rock, alotta metal, metallica, van halen, nothing uber heavey. bit of a classical shredder. I'm playing this through a marshall avt50X and this thing sounds SWEET! perfect. the pickups: seymour duncan JB and 59 are perfectly suited to this guitar, every note rings out with clarity even with heaps of tube distortion.
PERFECT! sometime in the future i might swap the JB for a super distortion, but purely for experimental purposes!

I ordered the guitar from the planet of sound, and they set up the guitars perfectly before they deliver. so perfect condition when i recieved it. made slight adjustment to pick up height. plays perfectly, silk smooth, killer action, super fast neck. need i say more?! It has the factory 9 guage strings on atm. will change them for guage 10 to 46 when i get a chance!

I'm in love with this guitar...its a masterpiece...so it'll probly get babied for the first few months! its definately seems like it'll take a beating, but have only had it for a month so i wouldn't be too sure atm. seems fine for now though! so 10!

I've been playing 3 years, got a yamaha and couple of other no namers, but ive owned a host of amps, from behringer to Kustom to marshall and this guitar sounds great through all of em. I probly need to get a hard case for this baby when i start gigging, but the guitar is perfect. if someone stole this guitar, i would contact the proper authorities and wait patiently. hunting the bastards down will only result in someone getting an eye poked out and that sort of bizzle-ness.

Snow White + Mable neck w/ Black sharp inlay = bad ass METAl guitar!!
Strat, Jackson Floyd rose, jackson tuner, 24 frets, 3 way selector, Duncan 59 JB pickups, alder body, maple neck.

Alder body + Maple neck + duncan JB 59 = great sound ,period.

It's a very simple strat style guitar, but the snow white color matching with maple neck and black inlay is what caught my eyes. I love it. I think the finish and action are PERFECT.

It's a jackson made by Japan. I think it will last forever. very big strap buttons.

I love this guitar, It sounds great, looks great...wow...the price i paid is a steal! A must have for metal players!

This is the perfect 80's metal/rock guitar. Superstrat style body, glossy "snow" white finish, maple fretboard with black sharkfin inlays and binding(includes headstock), Seymour Duncan Jazz and JB humbuckers (neck and bridge, respectively), low profile double locking licensed Floyd Rose trem, 24 frets, (what appear to be) jumbo frets, one volume and one tone control, maple compound radius neck and alder body.

-25.5" scale.

-This is a new 2006 model, made in Japan.

-No case was included, nor were tools (luckily, I already have everything I need left over from my old Ibanez).

My style is very varied, but I see myself mostly playing stuff in the realm of hard rock and metal (including Ozzy, Metallica, Def Leppard, Deep Purple, Steve Vai, Van Halen, etc.)

My main amp (my "band" amp) is a Peavey Classic 30 combo (going into a 4X12 cab), with a Bad Monkey overdrive pedal to push the amp, and a Boss CH-2 chorus for some extra effects- pretty minimalist.

My backup amp (my "practice/recording" is a "silver stripe" Peavey Bandit 112tt- I play this amp more than the Classic (which stays at the band's practice space), as I have more immediate access to it.

The sound of the guitar through both amps is pretty much what I was hoping for: very good sustain, nice and clear attack, harmonics that pretty much leap off the neck. Both pickups respond very well to high and low gain settings. Even at a low volume on my Bandit, I was getting some nice musical sustaining feedback! That was how I knew that I had got my money's worth.

I need to point out that I have only had the guitar for a day so far, but my first impressions, after about two hours of playing, are generally good....

....however, I have formed one negative impression of this guitar's tone: it strikes me as being geared towards hard rock and metal more than anything else. I put it on a clean tone, in all three pickup positions and with both amps...and to my slight disappointment, I could not get any sort of rich or "warm" tone. Clean, it sounds a bit on the weak side, lacking any kind of real midrange, at least to my ears. I should point out that I am used to mahogany and basswood-bodied guitars, so alder is new to me. Also, the pickup height has not been messed with yet, nor have the strings been changed. My opinion on this may change with time, and if so, I will update this review.

The action is comfortable- not as low as some Jacksons I have seen, but still easy enough to pull off any solo I attempted on it. The pickups seem like they are at about the right height, at least for hard rock/metal stuff. Since the clean tones sound a bit weak, I may have to do some adjustments.

The finish is perfect and glossy. No chips, dings, etc.

The binding and inlays are made of some sort of plastic material, but the fit and finish in this regard is what I would expect for a Japanese Jackson: nearly perfect, and it ranks right up there with my Gibson SG Std.

So, why did I give this axe a 6?? The frets were poorly installed- it has sharp fret ends that actually OVERLAP the edge of the fretboard in some places. This is unacceptable for a guitar that cost $600 without a case, not to mention "built in Japan". I will be returning this guitar, and requesting that a new one be ordered for me. I like this guitar enough to give it another shot, but I won't accept sharp frets. Even my $99 OLP doesn't have this problem!

I haven't tested it out long enough to accurately judge this. It seems to be built pretty solid, but we shall see.

HA. No opinion yet.

This appears to be a very solid, not to mention unique guitar for the money. I don't know of too many guitars that are in this price range that have real Seymour Duncan pickups and a bound maple fretboard/headstock.

I have been playing for about 15 years, and in no way is this my first axe. I also own/have owned Gibson, Ibanez, Kramer, Fender and ESP. The shoddy fretjob taints my image of Jackson, just a bit. If the store where I bought this exchanges it for a better one, the overall rating will increase, but as it is, I am slightly disappointed. It sounds excellent, especially for hard rock/metal (mainly why I bought it), plays comfortably, and looks amazing...so it definitely has some things going for it.

2006 Made in Japan, super-strat with alder body, maple neck, maple fretboard, and the "careful with that thing, you'll put someone's eye out" pointy Jackson headstock. Pure white paint job. Seymour Duncan JB/Jazz combo. Jackson Floyd trem. This thing screams '80s hair band all the way. Single volume, single tone control, 3-way pickup selector. Features are what they are for this type of axe.

Sounds pretty good. The JB pickup balances fairly well with the alder body; the alder takes away a bit of the JB's midrange push. The Jazz in the neck is nice, but again I'm not sure that it's the ideal pickup for this guitar. I'd rather see a '59 in there, but that's just my taste. In any case, the sounds are very articulate from clean to high-gain through a Hughes&Kettner TriAx and a couple of Behringer modeling amps. Lots of good note definition. Harmonics are excellent. My plan is to take these pickups out and put them in another guitar. I have a Duncan Blues Saraceno model Parallel-Axis trembucker and a '59 ready to install. That's my tried-and-true pickup combo for alder bodied, bolt-neck guitars.

Factory setup was good. Action is low, but not as low as I'd like. When I bring it down to 3/32", it starts to fret out a bit above the 12th fret. The fretwork is okay but not stellar, so I'll level the frets a bit when I'm dressing them. This should eliminate the buzzing. Fit and finish are excellent. Great construction; the neck sits very tight in the pocket. Neck profile is very wide and flat. While very comfortable, it doesn't seem to "fit" my hands as well as my Ibanez S and RG guitars. The only glitch with the guitar is that the locking nut didn't quite set properly in the slot on the neck. When using the tremolo, the nut would "rock" or shift ever so slightly, causing an audible "ping" when lowering pitch and again when returning to pitch. Sounded like a creaky floor or step through the amplifier, so obviously needed to be corrected. I removed the locking nut and squared the slot a bit. Problem solved, but not something you should have to do with a decent guitar.

Built well; it should last just fine. Strap buttons are HUGE. Hurt my fingers getting a new leather strap on this. It sure ain't coming off.

I have no idea. I bought it through my local shop, and he takes good care of me.

Been playing for 23 years, own 18 guitars. Probably owned over 50 guitars total over the years. I started playing back in the '80s and learned to shred with the best of them. Even though I've come away from the gymnastics a bit and try to play with a bit more "feel", I still have a soft spot for a good super-strat. I bought this because of the alder body, maple fretboard, 2-humbucker combination. It's sort of a replacement for a Blues Saraceno model guitar I used to have that was stolen. Putting the "Blues Trembucker" and '59 pickups in will pretty much give me a perfect guitar for hard rock, great tone, and great playability.