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Best Alder Body Jackson Electric Guitars in 2023

Here you'll find the best Alder body Jackson electric guitars. This is a lightweight type of wood that was popularized by Fender. According to them, it's a wood that offers a balanced tone but that favors the upper midrange slightly.

Out of the more than 2000 guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones. You can use our filters to the left to narrow down these results, or click on "Compare" to get a deep comparison between them. Our automated scoring system takes into account the ratings from ours users who own the guitar, and dozens of parameters to determine the build quality, playability, pickups quality, value for money, and more.

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1. Jackson American Series Soloist SL3

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Jackson American Series Soloist SL3

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Playability 83

Sound 83

Build quality 82

Value for money 73

Overall Score 83

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Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
Neck profile shape: D (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From Jackson's 2022 American series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3-piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 RWRP (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Custom Flat Strat SSL-6 (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Gotoh MG-T Locking tuners
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Jackson American Series Soloist SL3

Locking Tuners
Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Tremolo
Luminescent Inlay
Compound Radius Fretboard
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Retainer Bar

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2. Jackson MJ Series Soloist SL2

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Jackson MJ Series Soloist SL2

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Playability 83

Sound 79

Build quality 79

Value for money 70

Overall Score 80

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Neck profile shape: D (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From Jackson's 2023 MJ series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3-piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Gotoh GE1996T Series Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Gotoh Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Jackson MJ Series Soloist SL2

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Tremolo
Luminescent Inlay
Compound Radius Fretboard
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Retainer Bar

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3. Jackson MJ Series Dinky DKR

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Jackson MJ Series Dinky DKR

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Playability 80

Sound 81

Build quality 75

Value for money 69

Overall Score 79

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Neck profile shape: D (19 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (19 votes)

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From Jackson's 2023 MJ series
Made in Japan
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
5-Piece Maple/Walnut/Maple/Walnut/Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Super Distortion DP100 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio PAF Pro DP151 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Gotoh GE1996T Series Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
Speed Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Gotoh Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Jackson MJ Series Dinky DKR

Made in Japan
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Tremolo
Luminescent Inlay
Compound Radius Fretboard
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Retainer Bar

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4. Jackson Concept Series Rhoads RR24 HS

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Jackson Concept Series Rhoads RR24 HS

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Playability 83

Sound 79

Build quality 74

Value for money 74

Overall Score 79

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Neck access to high frets: Easy (3 votes)
Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
Tuning stability: Holds tune well (3 votes)
Weight: Lightweight (3 votes)
Neck profile shape: D (19 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (19 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From Jackson's 2022 Concept series
Made in South Korea
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
3-piece Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Hot Rails Strat SHR-1N (Rail Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Gotoh Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Jackson Concept Series Rhoads RR24 HS

Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Tremolo
Luminescent Inlay
Compound Radius Fretboard
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
Made in South Korea
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Retainer Bar

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5. Jackson USA Select Soloist SL1

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Jackson USA Select Soloist SL1

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Playability 83

Sound 80

Build quality 74

Value for money 64

Overall Score 79

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Neck profile shape: D (2 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (4 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From Jackson's 2020 USA Select series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Quartersawn Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Middle pickup: Seymour Duncan Classic Stack (Single Coil/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Classic Stack (Single Coil/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
Jackson Standard Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Jackson USA Select Soloist SL1

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Tremolo
Compound Radius Fretboard
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Retainer Bar
No Strap Lock

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6. Jackson USA Select King V KV2

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Jackson USA Select King V KV2

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Playability 83

Sound 79

Build quality 74

Value for money 64

Overall Score 79

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Neck profile shape: D (19 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (19 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From Jackson's 2020 USA Select series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Quartersawn Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Jackson USA Select King V KV2

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Tremolo
Compound Radius Fretboard
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Retainer Bar
No Strap Lock

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7. Jackson USA Select Kelly KE2

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Jackson USA Select Kelly KE2

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Playability 83

Sound 79

Build quality 74

Value for money 64

Overall Score 79

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Neck profile shape: D (19 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (19 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (3 votes)
Pickups power: Hot (3 votes)

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From Jackson's 2020 USA Select series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Quartersawn Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2 (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson USA Select Kelly KE2

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Tremolo
Compound Radius Fretboard
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Retainer Bar
No Strap Lock

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8. Jackson USA Signature Corey Beaulieu King V KV6

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Jackson USA Signature Corey Beaulieu King V KV6

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Playability 83

Sound 78

Build quality 75

Value for money 64

Overall Score 79

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Neck profile shape: D (19 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (19 votes)

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From Jackson's 2017 Artist Signature series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Quartersawn Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1B (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1N (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Jackson USA Signature Corey Beaulieu King V KV6

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Tremolo
Compound Radius Fretboard
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Retainer Bar

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9. Jackson USA Signature Corey Beaulieu King V KV7

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Jackson USA Signature Corey Beaulieu King V KV7

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Playability 83

Sound 78

Build quality 75

Value for money 64

Overall Score 79

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Neck profile shape: D (19 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (19 votes)

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From Jackson's 2017 Artist Signature series
Made in United States
7 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
Alder body
Quartersawn Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1B 7 (Humbucker/Active)
Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan Blackouts AHB-1N 7 (Humbucker/Active)
1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
3-way Switch
Floyd Rose Original Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
Speed Neck-Through neck
24 Jumbo frets
Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson USA Signature Corey Beaulieu King V KV7

Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Locking Nut
Top Brand Pickups
Neck-Through Build
Tremolo
Compound Radius Fretboard
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No Locking Tuners
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Luminescent Inlay
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
No Retainer Bar

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10. Jackson USA Signature Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster

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Jackson USA Signature Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster

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Playability 82

Sound 76

Build quality 78

Value for money 64

Overall Score 79

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Neck profile shape: D (19 votes)
Neck speed (thickness): Fast (19 votes)
Pickups noise: Noiseless (1 vote)
Pickups power: Slightly Hot (1 vote)

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From Jackson's 2020 Artist Signature series
Made in United States
6 strings
25.5"'' scale
12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
1/8 Quilt Maple Top top
Alder body
Quartersawn Maple neck
Ebony fretboard
Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Rob Caggiano Signature (Humbucker/Passive)
Neck pickup: DiMarzio Air Norton (Humbucker/Passive)
1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
5-way Switch
TonePros TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Locking Tailpiece bridge
Speed Bolt-On neck
24 Jumbo frets
Sperzel Die-Cast Locking tuners
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Jackson USA Signature Rob Caggiano Shadowcaster

Locking Tuners
Made in United States
Expensive Wood
Top Brand Pickups
Luminescent Inlay
Compound Radius Fretboard
Strap Lock
Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
No High-Quality Nut
No Neck-Through Build
No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
No Weight Relief
No Tremolo
No 21:1 Tuner Ratio

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