Packed with Thrash Metal Power

Jackson’s X Series Scott Ian King V is a signature 6-string electric guitar fit for thrash metal royalty! Starting off with a maple-topped nyatoh body, the X Series Scott Ian King V boasts a through-body maple neck for singing sustain and cutting clarity. Whether you’re crunching out old-school thrash riffs or modern metal brutality, you’ll be sure to love how the rosewood fingerboard’s 12-16-inch compound radius and jumbo frets unlock effortless playability from the first fret all the way up to the 22nd. Beyond that, Scott’s custom Jackson High-output Humbucking pickups cover just about every high-gain tone in the book, with an aggressive edge, tight lows, and defined highs. Top it all off with a rock-solid Floyd Rose Special Double-locking tremolo, and it all adds up to a killer signature Jackson that can hang with the best of them.

A neck built for speed

If you’re looking to tackle some of Scott Ian’s iconic thrash metal licks, a high-performance neck like the one found on the Scott Ian King V is a must! This guitar’s graphite-reinforced maple neck is carved into a thin “U” style — a favorite shape among metal aficionados that facilitates quick dynamic shifts around the neck and technical ferocity. Plus, the rosewood fingerboard’s 12-16-inch compound radius naturally conforms to the contour of your hand when you’re chugging out low-position power chords, with a bend-enhancing flat feel as you creep up into the higher register.

Dual Jackson High-output humbuckers Bring the Noise

Considering Scott regularly uses his X Series signature models up on stage, designing the X Series Scott Ian King V with a set of top-quality humbuckers was a top priority. Thankfully, his uncompromising dedication to brutal thrash tone paid off — a pair of Jackson High-output humbuckers deliver a vast array of searing high gain tones, with exceptional clarity across all six strings. Whether you’re unleashing rapid-fire low-tuned riffs or screaming solos, these hard-hitting pickups perform well outside their weight class!

Jackson X Series Scott Ian King V Electric Guitar Features:

• Custom spec’d by thrash metal legend Scott Ian of Anthrax
• Nyatoh body in an aggressive Jackson “V” shape for effortless upper fret access
• Highly figured flame maple top enhances note-to-note clarity — ideal for high-gain applications
• Graphite-reinforced maple neck with a neck-thru joint for superior sustain and resonance
• Sleek rosewood fingerboard with oversized Pearloid Sharkfin inlays
• 22 jumbo frets in a 12-16-inch compound radius for comfort at the bottom of the neck and high-performance at the top
• Recessed Floyd Rose Special Double-locking tremolo allows for crashing dive bombs and wild vibrato with maximum tuning stability
• Dual Jackson High-output humbucking pickups unleash fiery high-gain tones with excellent balance

Tech Specs

• Number of Strings: 6
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Body Type: Solidbody
• Body Shape: Scott Ian King V
• Body Material: Nyatoh
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyeurethane
• Color: Baldini
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Joint: Neck-through
• Radius: 12"-16" compound
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlay: Blocks
• Number of Frets: 22, Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1.6875"
• Nut Material: Floyd Rose R3 Locking
• Bridge/Tailpiece: Floyd Rose Special
• Tuners: Die-cast Sealed
• Neck Pickup: Jackson High Output Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: Jackson High Output Humbucker
• Controls: 1 x volume, 1 x tone
• Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch
• Strings: NPS, .009-.042
• Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
• Manufacturer Part Number: 2916403587