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Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X vs Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk Specs Comparison
Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk
General
Brand: Jackson Washburn
Year: 2024 2010
Configuration: HH HH
Strings: 6 6
Made in: China Indonesia
Series: JS Nuno Bettencourt
Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Red Red
Left-Handed Version: No No
Body
Type: Solid Body Solid Body
Body Material: Poplar Agathis
Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles Floyd Rose Special
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On Bolt-On
Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Grover Exclusive 18:1 Chrome
Fretboard: Amaranth Rosewood
Neck Material: Maple Maple
Decoration: Pearloid Sharkfin Dots
Scale Size: 22.5" 25.5"
Shape: Speed Washburn Nuno Bettencourt
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm) 1st Fret: - 12th Fret:
Frets: 24 Jumbo Nickel Silver 22 Medium Nickel Silver
Fretboard Radius: 12" 12"
Nut: Plastic Locking
Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'') 43mm (1.693'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive) Bill Lawrence L-500 (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup:
Neck Pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive) Washburn Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3 Way 3 Way
Knobs: Speed Dome
Pickup Mods: None Coil Tap
Volume Controls: 1 1
Tone Controls: 1 0
Hardware
Strap Lock: No No
Hardware Color: Black Chrome
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Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X's switch options
Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk's switch options

Reasons to Get
Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X over Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk

Release Year
2024 vs 2010
From a more recent year
Frets Height
Taller vs Shorter
Easier to press down strings and bend them
Type of Frets
Jumbo vs Medium
You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings
Neck Profile
Speed vs Washburn Nuno Bettencourt
Thin and flat neck for playing fast
Tone Knobs
1 vs 0
More tone control
Number of Frets
24 vs 22
Allows to reach higher notes
Nut Width
1.625'' (41.3mm) vs 1.693'' (43mm)
Favors small hands, easier bar chords and other shapes
Bridge
Fixed vs Floyd Rose
Good sustain and needs no set-up
Scale Length
22.5'' (571.5mm) vs 25.5'' (647.7mm)
Easier bending, shorter fret separation and warmer natural tone
Value Score
82 vs 70
Better price/quality relationship

Reasons to Get
Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk over Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X

Country of Manufacturing
Indonesia vs China
Built with higher quality standards
Number of Frets
22 vs 24
Warmer neck pickup
Type of Frets
Medium vs Jumbo
You'll feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings
Neck Profile
Washburn Nuno Bettencourt vs Speed
Comfortable neck that works for most people
Pickups Brand
Bill Lawrence vs None
Pickups from a renown brand
Nut Material
Locking vs Plastic
Best tuning stability for intense tremolo usage
Pickup Mods
Coil Tap vs None
Lowers output of humbucker coil to create a single coil sound
Nut Width
1.693'' (43mm) vs 1.625'' (41.3mm)
Less likely to mute strings by accident and more space for fingerstyle
Bridge
Floyd Rose vs Fixed
Allows intense vibratos and techniques like Dive Bombs
Scale Length
25.5'' (647.7mm) vs 22.5'' (571.5mm)
Lower action and brighter natural tone

Other Key Differences
Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X vs Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk

Bridge Pickup
Jackson High-Output Humbucking vs Bill Lawrence L-500
Different Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
Jackson High-Output Humbucking vs Washburn Humbucker
Different Neck Pickup
Body Wood
Poplar vs Agathis
Different Body Wood
Fretboard Wood
Purpleheart vs Rosewood
Different Fretboard Wood
Headstock
6 vs R6
Different Headstock
Nut Material
Plastic vs Locking
Different Nut Material

Shared Features
Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X vs Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk

Neck Wood
Maple
Same Neck Wood
Strings
6
Same playing style
Body Type
Solid Body
Feedback free
Switch Positions
3
Same pickups versatility
Volume Knobs
1
Same volume control
Pickups
HH
High output without hum
Paint Finish
Poly
Resistant paint that ages well
Fretboard Radius
12'' (304.8mm)
Same fretboard comfortability
Pickups Power
Passive
Cleaner sound and no battery needed
Neck Joint
Bolt-On
Allows you to detach and swap the neck

Common Weaknesses

  • Neck-Through Build
  • Weight Relief
  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • High-Quality Frets
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Luminescent Sidedots
  • Strap Lock
  • 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • Active/Passive Preamp

Price History Comparison

Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X Prices

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Hand Size Comfortability

And after taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that the Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk favors large hands more than the Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X. But it's still more comfortable for people with small hands, as you can see in the score meter below.

Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X:
Big Hands
Small Hands
Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk:
Big Hands
Small Hands

Beginner Friendliness

The Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X meets 6 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness, while the Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk meets only 3. This takes into account the type of frets, scale length, nut width, bridge type, fretboard radius, and neck profile to determine the easiest combination for new players.

New Player Friendliness

Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X
  • Comfortable shape
  • Easy-to-use bridge
  • Tall frets
  • Narrow nut
  • Short scale
  • Comfortable neck
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Locking tuners

New Player Friendliness

Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk
  • Comfortable shape
  • Tall frets
  • Comfortable neck
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Narrow nut
  • Short scale
  • Locking tuners
  • Easy-to-use bridge

Sound Quality Comparison

The wood used in an electric guitar or bass is not as important to determine the final tone. However, some people prefer specific wood types, so we'll take a look at those first. Then, we'll take a look at the electronics to determine the versatility and sound quality of each instrument.

Woods Used in Both

Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
Maple

Maple is one of the most popular necks for good reasons. It is a strong wood that is relatively cheap to make and looks beautiful. The highest quality maple is the hardest that comes from North America. Find out more about Maple.

Woods Used in the Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X

Purpleheart wood pattern used for guitar building
Purpleheart
Poplar wood pattern used for guitar building
Poplar

Purpleheart (also known as Amaranth) is a hard, dense wood with a brilliant tone. As its name suggests, the purple color makes this wood look exotic.

Poplar is a cheaper and heavier alternative to Alder wood. It terms of tone, it emphasizes the low-end and has cutting mids. It's relatively soft compared to most body woods. Find out more about Poplar.

Woods Used in the Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk

Rosewood wood pattern used for guitar building
Rosewood
Agathis wood pattern used for guitar building
Agathis

Rosewood is an almost purple-looking wood that is used mainly for fretboards since it's heavy, rare, and expensive. It's sometimes used on acoustic guitar bodies to create stronger warm tones. Find out more about Rosewood.

Agathis is a softwood similar to Mahogany. It's more affordable, which makes it popular as a way to reduce production costs. People believe it to produce a warm tone with good punch and sustain.

Winner: Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk.

Pickup Configuration

Both pickup configurations are HH. Double Humbucker (HH) is the choice for people who want a fuller, more round sound with tons of mids and lows. Humbuckers also get rid of the hum noise that plague single-coil pickups. They can work out for almost any genre going from Djent to even Jazz.

Pickups Quality

The Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk pickups from a more specialized brand than the Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X. Its pickups should give you a fuller, richer sound, although it all depends on what type of music you're going to play. We recommend these pickups for Hard Rock and similar genres.

Both use Passive pickups. This is what's used for most music genres. They have a regular output and will serve you for both high-gain and clean tones. The alternative (Active pickups) offer a higher output that is mostly used for heavy music.

Winner: Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk.

Versatility Comparison

Some instruments offer you more ways to explore your creativity than others. Below you'll find how both compare when it comes to versatility.

Switch Options

Both are equal when it comes to the pickup switching option.

Only the Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk comes with some kind of pickup modification: Coil Tap.

Coil Tap is similar to Coil Split but it works a bit differently. Instead of completely cancelling one of the coils of the humbucker, it only cuts part of the output once activated. Some people believe this gives the split pickups a more real single-coil sound.

When evaluating versatility, we also take into consideration bridge and neck joint type, number of frets, switch options, amount of pickups and more.

Winner: Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk.

Final Sound Quality Scores

Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X
Pickups 55
Sustain 80
Versatility 59
Tuning Stability 65
Sound 65
Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk
Pickups 90
Sustain 70
Versatility 72
Tuning Stability 85
Sound 79

Build Quality Comparison

When it comes to build quality, we like to take into account everything used to build the instrument. This includes materials, hardware and the quality control expected depending on the country where it was built. Let's see how the Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X compares to the Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk.

Country of Origin

The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. The Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X is built in China while the Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk is made in Indonesia.

China has a bad reputation when it comes to building quality. However, times have changed and now respectable brands use China's cheap labor to build good instruments for a lower price. Don't discount a guitar only because it was built in China, but also expect more quality from countries like Korea.

Indonesia is becoming the most popular country for guitar building because they can make good instruments for a low price. Some people think that they're 'the new China' when it comes to build quality. But the truth is that Indonesian guitars are more consistent, although Chinese quality has improved a lot in the last few years.

Winner: Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk

Nut Material

If you want your guitar to stay in tune and sound good, you need a well cut nut. Nut quality can be inconsistent even when comparing two copies of the same model. The best way to make sure you're nut will be well done is by getting a nut made by an expert company like TUSQ or Micarta.

The Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X has a Plastic nut. This is a low-quality nut that you might want to consider upgrading soon. Bone and TUSQ nuts are the best for guitars with a fixed or simple tremolo bridge.

On the other hand, the Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk comes with a Locking nut. Instead of a regular nut, this guitar has a locking system that will lock down the strings at the nut, preventing it from getting out of tune. It removes one of the disadvantages of tremolo bridges, tune stability.

Winner: Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk.

Fret Material

Most fret wire is made of nickel silver. This material eventually wears down after a lot of use and most instruments end up needing a complete fret replacement. However, some expensive models come with stainless steel frets. This is what you should aim for if you can afford it.

Unfortunately, none of them come with stainless steel frets.

Winner: Tie.

Bridge

The perfect bridge for you will depend on your playstyle because they all have advantages and disadvantages. However, some bridges are more expensive—like Floyd Roses and Evertunes—and thus add more value to a guitar.

The Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X's brige is a Fixed. It's a simple bridge that is very beginner-friendly since it doesn't require any set-up. You can swap strings easily. It might also give more sustain since it doesn't have complex moving parts that make the strings lose vibration. However, it doesn't have the same versatility as a tremolo bridge.

On the other hand, the Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk's is a Floyd Rose. This is a double-locking bridge system that allows you to perform techniques like dive bombs and pinch harmonics. The locking nut allows your guitar to stay in tune even after the most intense tremolo usage. The disadvantage is that it takes more work to change the strings and set up everything correctly.

Since we need to be objective, the most expensive type of bridge will be the winner of this section. In the end, this doesn't matter if you're not going to use the bridge for its original purpose, so choose the bridge that fits your playing style better.

Winner: Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk.

Tuners

Both come with regular tuners. The Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X's are Jackson Sealed Die-Cast while the Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk's are Grover Exclusive 18:1 Chrome

Winner: Tie.

Neck Joint

Contrary to popular belief, the difference in sustain and tone that some neck joints give to a guitar is simply unperceivable—if they're all well built. However, some of them do have advantages over the others.

Both have a Bolt-On neck joint. This neck is joined to the body by 4 bolts that you can simply unscrew. This allows you to replace the neck or take it off for travel. It's the most common and cheapest way to build a guitar.

Winner: Tie.

Here is the list of features that were considered when choosing the winner in the Features subcategory:

Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in China
  • No Expensive Woods
  • No High-Quality Nut
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock
Strengths & Weaknesses
Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk
  • Expensive Wood
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Coil Tap Pickups
  • Tremolo
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Retainer Bar
  • No Strap Lock

Final Build Quality Scores

Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X
Quality of materials 41
Features 50
Quality Control 55
Build Quality 49
Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk
Quality of materials 51
Features 65
Quality Control 75
Build Quality 64

Playability Comparison

Let's now compare their playability. Bear in mind that the instrument will feel different depending on your hand size and play style. That's why you should always test before buying. But if you can't or want a second opinion on it, we can still take a look at each of the important measurements of the instrument for you. This way, we can predict how easy a guitar might be to play, or how different it will feel compared to the other.

Remember that, even though the difference might seem small, every inch counts when it comes to feeling of the instrument in your hands. Any variation can completely change how comfortable a guitar feels in your hands.

Nut Width

Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X Nut Width
Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X Nut Width
Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk Nut Width
Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk Nut Width

The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, the Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk has the wider nut with 43mm (1.693'') vs 41.3mm (1.625''). This is a 1.7mm (0.068'') difference

This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk, especially closer to the nut. However, it's also easier to play without muting strings accidently. This favors people with big hands.

Scale Length

Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X's Scale Length
Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X's Scale Length
Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk's Scale Length
Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk's Scale Length

The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. This is the distance between the nut and the bridge and will affect everything from low action allowance, difficulty to perform bends, fret separation, and even tone.

The Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk has the longest scale: 25.5". The Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X is only 22.5" long. This is a 3'' (76.2mm) scale length difference.

This longer scale means that the strings need more tension to get in tune. This is good if you want to avoid fret buzz, which can happen when the strings are too loose and touch the frets while vibrating. This is especially important when playing in lower tunings. This will also let you reduce the gap between fretboard and strings (low action) to make them easier to press down. However, this higher tension will also make it harder to perform bends and vibratos as the strings will feel stiffer.

This also means that the frets have a longer separation between each other, so this will make it harder for people with smaller hands when playing some chord positions.

Another characteristic of a longer scale is that it makes the guitar sound 'snappier' or brighter. This is due to the extra separation between harmonics and overtones produced by the tension. This influences tone more than any other factor (except the pickups).

Lastly, remember that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge. You can use a thicker gauge for more tension and a lighter one for less tension.

Neck Profile

Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X Neck Profile
Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X's neck profile
Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk Neck Profile
Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk's neck profile

No single neck shape is better than others. However, most people tend to prefer a thinner necks because it doesn't get in their way when playing fast and most hand sizes can adapt to it pretty well. However, some people still prefer thicker necks for a better grip, especially if they have big hands.

In this case, both have different neck shapes:

The Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X has a D type of neck. This is a thin and flat neck that is made for playing fast. If you prefer a neck that doesn't get in your way when soloing, this is the shape you should use. Guitarists that prefer to have a bit more grip won't like this type of neck.

The Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk, on the other hand, has a C neck. This is what you'll find in most modern guitars. Most people feel like the thickness of a C neck is simply the less intrusive one for playing fast, while at the same time allowing you to grab the neck easily for resting if you want to.

Fretboard Radius

Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X Fingerboard Radius
Both Guitars Have The Same Fretboard Radius

Most guitar fretboards are not flat; they usually have a curve or arc across their width. A curved fretboard will make it easier to perform chords without muting strings, while a flatter one will make it easier to play single notes, which is good for bending and soloing in general. The best fretboards have a compound radius that varies across the fingerboard, but they're not common since they take a lot more work to build.

Both the Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X and the Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk have the same fretboard radius of 12". This is the radius used in most Gibson guitars. It gives you a good balance for playing chords without muting, but also good comfortability for playing single notes and bending.

Fret Size

Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X Frets Size
Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X's Frets Size
Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk Frets Size
Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk's Frets Size

The Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X has Jumbo frets, which should be taller than the Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk's Medium frets.

Some people prefer taller frets because they result in more sustain since the strings get pressed cleanly without interference from the fretboard. However, if they're too tall—like Jumbo frets—, you might change the pitch of the strings accidentally if you press too hard because you won't be touching the fretboard with your fingers. This is also why some guitarists with a heavy grip prefer smaller frets. They like to feel the fingerboard to avoid pressing down too hard and getting out of pitch.

Final Playability Scores

Jackson JS Series Dinky Minion JS1X
Bending & Vibrato Ease 100
Chord Playability 70
Solo Playability 90
Playability 87
Washburn N24-Nuno Vintage Padauk
Bending & Vibrato Ease 70
Chord Playability 60
Solo Playability 70
Playability 67