Jackson JS32 King V 2016 w/Duncan Invader & Original Case - Black

First popularized by Randy Rhoads and cemented by countless metal players through the '80s and '90s, the King V remains one of the most recognizable guitar outlines in hard rock. This 2016 example comes in gloss black, the definitive finish for the shape, and at 6 lbs 12.5 oz it's lighter than you might expect from a solidbody, which translates to real comfort over a long set. The poplar body is a cost-effective choice Jackson uses throughout the JS line — it's not mahogany or alder, but it's not a liability either. Poplar is tonally neutral with a slight brightness, and in a high-gain context it does its job without coloring the signal in unwanted ways.

The maple neck runs a Thin D profile with a 25.5" scale and a compound radius fretboard — 12" at the nut opening up to 16" toward the upper register — which is one of the more player-friendly decisions on this instrument. The amaranth fretboard (a dense, naturally oily South American hardwood sometimes marketed under other names) wears well and has a feel similar to rosewood. Pearloid sharktooth inlays are right for the aesthetic. Neck thickness comes in at .783" at the first fret and .836" at the 12th — genuinely fast numbers that suit the shred-oriented design intent. All 24 original frets are in good shape. The original locking nut at 1-11/16" pairs with the Floyd Rose licensed Jackson double-locking tremolo, and the guitar holds tune as you'd expect from a properly set double-locking system. Action is set at 2/32" on both the first and sixth strings at the 12th fret — low and even. String gauge on there now is 10-46. The bridge pickup has been swapped for a Seymour Duncan Invader (reading 16.12k), which is a meaningful upgrade over the stock unit — the Invader is a high-output humbucker with a distinct aggressive character that suits this platform well. The neck position retains the original Jackson High-Output Humbucking pickup (reading 8.52k), and the two are selected via a 3-way switch. Hardware throughout is black. Comes with the original hard shell case.

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Specifications:

• Brand: Jackson
• Model: JS32 King V
• Year: 2016
• Color: Black
• Weight: 6 lbs 12.5 oz
• Body: Poplar
• Neck: Maple
• Neck Profile: Thin D
• Fretboard: Amaranth
• Inlays: Pearloid Sharktooth
• Frets: Original, good condition
• Fret Count: 24
• Nut: Original Locking
• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• Radius: 12"-16" Compound
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .783"
• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .836"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Overall Length: 44"
• Body Depth/Thickness Outside Edge: 1-3/4"
• String Gauge: 10-46
• Hardware Color: Black
• Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Invader — 16.12k (replaced, not original)
• Neck Pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking — 8.52k (original)
• Bridge: Floyd Rose Licensed Jackson Double-Locking Tremolo
• Tuners: Original
• Knobs: Original
• Switch: 3-Way
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Includes: Original Hard Shell Case

Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:

"It just screams 80's metal." - Ultimate-Guitar.com
"Jackson is in my blood." - Sweetwater
"It's a very good guitar for metal. I pick it up and it makes me want to relearn all the old Mega Deth riffs." - Ultimate-Guitar.com

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Shipping policy:

Ground shipping in the US only on this guitar due to the size of the case, which inflates shipping costs.  Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to .  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.