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Jackson X Series Dinky Arch Top DKAF8 MS - Gloss Black

8-string Multi-scale Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Neck, Laurel Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Gloss Black
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Finely Tuned Metal Machine at a Great Value

With the Jackson X Series Dinky DKAF8 8-string multi-scale electric guitar, you’ll enjoy all the speed-inducing design, full-throated tone, and focused-sounding lows of a multi-scale instrument in an affordable package. The guitar’s warm-sounding arched mahogany body feels great and looks even better. A pair of hot Jackson humbuckers offers enough output to wring the most from your rig. And the bolt-on multi-scale neck begs for your fastest and most technical playing. If you love pushing your tone and playing to the extreme, grab a Jackson X Series Dinky DKAF8 8-string today.

Tailor-made for high-speed, down-tuned playing

Multi-scale necks are tailor-made for down-tuned and technical playing. Their scale length is longer on the bass side of the instrument and shorter on the treble side, yielding better intonation, consistent tension, and equal attack between strings. Many guitarists here at Sweetwater have made the transition to multi-scale guitars. If you’re into thunderous low-end chug and high-speed soloing, you owe it to yourself to try out one of these high-performance instruments.

Aggressive Jackson humbuckers

To match the X Series DKAF8’s amazing performance, Jackson installed a pair of their own high-output humbucking pickups. When it comes to modern rock and cutting-edge metal, you need the power of these pickups to punch the front end of your favorite high-gain amp or pedal. Take command of the deep, thunderous lows and brilliant highs you need to stand out in the mix. One second, you can hold down the rhythm with thick, chunky riffs, and the next, flip your Dinky DKAF8 into high gear and tear into a solo. Simply put, this is the sound you’ve been looking for.

Menacing tone and wicked good looks

From Phil Collen of Def Leppard and Jim Root of Slipknot to Lamb of God’s Mark Morton (just to name a few), some of the most formidable axe-slingers in rock have used Jackson guitars to generate their fretboard fireworks. Jackson guitars are designed from the ground up for monster tone, amazing playability, and rock-solid reliability every time they take the stage or hit the studio. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to look good, either; if you’re looking for a visually stunning instrument to impress your audience and show that you mean business, you want a Jackson.

Jackson X Series Dinky DKAF8 8-string Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • A performance-built 8-string electric guitar made for metal and rock
  • Attractive arched mahogany body
  • High-output Jackson humbuckers offer plenty of punch
  • Multi-scale 26"–28" scale length is tailor-made for down-tuned and technical playing
  • 12"–16" compound-radius fingerboard yields ultra-fast playability
  • Staggered individual saddles ensure proper intonation
  • Black hardware for an eye-catching appearance

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Tech Specs

  • Scale Length Type: Multi-scale
  • Number of Strings: 8
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Type: Solidbody
  • Body Shape: X Series Dinky
  • Body Material: Mahogany
  • Body Finish: Gloss
  • Color: Black
  • Neck Material: 1-piece Maple
  • Neck Shape: Thin U
  • Neck Joint: Bolt-on
  • Radius: 12"-16" compound
  • Fingerboard Material: Laurel
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Offset White Dots
  • Number of Frets: 24, Jumbo
  • Scale Length: 26"-28"
  • Nut Width: 2.165"
  • Nut Material: Black Plastic
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Staggered Individual Saddles
  • Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-cast
  • Neck Pickup: Jackson Uncovered 8-string Blade Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup: Jackson Uncovered 8-string Blade Humbucker
  • Controls: 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Strings: Nickel Plated Steel, .010-.074
  • Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2916183503

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Rated 5/5

Yeahh dudee!

Got it yesterday First off all setup on point! seriously exactly how I like my action too its like they read my mind
Guitar feels solid neck is thin and smooth as silk its very comfortable
Frets are also great no sharpness what so ever its the best i've seen from Jackson
Only cons it the pickup switch feels a little loose and the body came scratched a bit
Rated 5/5

Amazing

I own very few guitars, and this is the first 8 string of multi scale guitar I have ever owned. I am absolutely loving this guitar! Bought it on back order and when it was shipped out it came in pretty quickly and securely. The setup of the guitar was so-so; it was pretty much in tune (came in tuned to f# standard) but the first couple of frets buzz very noticeably. It's nothing that some adjustments to neck relief and the action can't solve however. The tuners are pretty good, the neck is nice and thin, and the fretboard is very nice to play. I plan to use standard tuning for the most part, however the tension is still pretty good with low 8th string dropped to an e (in my opinion). The pickups are good but to be honest they aren't anything really special, I'm not planning on replacing them anytime soon if that means something. Overall it's a really nice guitar and I feel like I got all of the features I was looking for at a great quality.