Best Poplar Body V Style Guitars in 2026

Here you'll find the best Poplar body V style guitars. It's similar to Alder in terms of tone as it has a fat low-end with strong mids, but it's a lot cheaper and softer. It's a bit heavier so it's mostly used for tops.

After comparing the 2000+ guitars in our database, these are the best scoring ones with these characteristics. 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 X Series King V KVX-MG7

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Jackson X Series King V KVX-MG7
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Playability 85
Sound 85
Build quality 67
Value for money 89
Overall Score 79

What our users think

  • Neck profile shape: D (61 votes)
  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (60 votes)
  • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
  • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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  • From Jackson's 2021 X series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 7 strings
  • 26.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Poplar body
  • Maple neck
  • Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: EMG 81-7H (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: EMG 85-7H (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
  • Speed Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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  • From Jackson's 2021 X series
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 7 strings
  • 26.5"'' scale
  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
  • Poplar body
  • Maple neck
  • Laurel fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: EMG 81-7H (Humbucker/Active)
  • Neck pickup: EMG 85-7H (Humbucker/Active)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
  • Speed Neck-Through neck
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
  • Side-By-Side Comparison
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Jackson X Series King V KVX-MG7 Specifications
Jackson X Series King V KVX-MG7
General
Brand: Jackson
Year: 2021
Configuration: HH
Strings: 7
Made in: Indonesia
Series: X
Colors: Black Satin
Left-Handed Version: No
Body
Type: Solid Body
Body Material: Poplar
Bridge: Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed)
Neck
Neck Joint: Neck-Through
Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
Fretboard: Laurel
Neck Material: Maple
Decoration: Pearloid Sharkfin
Scale Size: 26.5"
Shape: Speed
Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm)
Frets: 24 Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Nut: Locking
Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickups: EMG 81-7H (Humbucker / Active)
Neck Pickup: EMG 85-7H (Humbucker / Active)
Switch: 3
Knobs: Dome
Volume Controls: 1
Tone Controls: 1
Hardware
Strap Lock: No
Hardware Color: Black
Strengths & Weaknesses
Jackson X Series King V KVX-MG7
  • Locking Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Neck-Through Build
  • Tremolo
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Expensive Woods
  • 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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    2. Jackson X Series King V KVXMG

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    Jackson X Series King V KVXMG
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    Playability 79
    Sound 88
    Build quality 67
    Value for money 89
    Overall Score 78

    What our users think

    • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
    • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
    • Neck profile shape: D (61 votes)
    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (60 votes)
    • Pickups noise: Noiseless (23 votes)
    • Pickups power: Hot (15 votes)
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    • From Jackson's 2012 X series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Poplar body
    • Maple neck
    • Laurel fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
    • Speed Neck-Through neck
    • 24 Jumbo frets
    • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
    • Side-By-Side Comparison
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    • From Jackson's 2012 X series
    • Made in Indonesia
    • 6 strings
    • 25.5"'' scale
    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
    • Poplar body
    • Maple neck
    • Laurel fretboard
    • Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (Humbucker/Active)
    • Neck pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker/Active)
    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
    • 3-way Switch
    • Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
    • Speed Neck-Through neck
    • 24 Jumbo frets
    • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
    • Side-By-Side Comparison
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    Jackson X Series King V KVXMG Specifications
    Jackson X Series King V KVXMG
    General
    Brand: Jackson
    Year: 2012
    Configuration: HH
    Strings: 6
    Made in: Indonesia
    Series: X
    Colors: Green, Black Satin
    Left-Handed Version: No
    Body
    Type: Solid Body
    Body Material: Poplar
    Bridge: Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed)
    Neck
    Neck Joint: Neck-Through
    Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
    Fretboard: Laurel
    Neck Material: Maple
    Decoration: Pearloid Sharkfin
    Scale Size: 25.5"
    Shape: Speed
    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm)
    Frets: 24 Jumbo
    Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
    Nut: Locking
    Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
    Electronics
    Bridge Pickups: EMG 81 (Humbucker / Active)
    Neck Pickup: EMG 85 (Humbucker / Active)
    Switch: 3
    Knobs: Dome
    Volume Controls: 1
    Tone Controls: 1
    Hardware
    Strap Lock: No
    Hardware Color: Black
    Strengths & Weaknesses
    Jackson X Series King V KVXMG
    • Locking Nut
    • Top Brand Pickups
    • Neck-Through Build
    • Tremolo
    • Compound Radius Fretboard
    • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
    • No Locking Tuners
    • Made in Indonesia
    • No Expensive Woods
    • 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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      3. Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24-MG7

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      Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24-MG7
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      Playability 79
      Sound 85
      Build quality 69
      Value for money 81
      Overall Score 78

      What our users think

      • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
      • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
      • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
      • Weight: Very lightweight (1 vote)
      • Neck profile shape: D (61 votes)
      • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (60 votes)
      • Pickups noise: Noiseless (2 votes)
      • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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      • From Jackson's 2021 X series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 7 strings
      • 26.5"'' scale
      • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
      • Poplar body
      • Maple neck
      • Laurel fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: EMG 81-7H (Humbucker/Active)
      • Neck pickup: EMG 85-7H (Humbucker/Active)
      • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Floyd Rose Special 7-String Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
      • Speed Neck-Through neck
      • 24 Jumbo frets
      • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
      • Side-By-Side Comparison
      Show Overview
      • From Jackson's 2021 X series
      • Made in Indonesia
      • 7 strings
      • 26.5"'' scale
      • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
      • Poplar body
      • Maple neck
      • Laurel fretboard
      • Bridge pickup: EMG 81-7H (Humbucker/Active)
      • Neck pickup: EMG 85-7H (Humbucker/Active)
      • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
      • 3-way Switch
      • Floyd Rose Special 7-String Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
      • Speed Neck-Through neck
      • 24 Jumbo frets
      • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
      • Side-By-Side Comparison
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      Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24-MG7 Specifications
      Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24-MG7
      General
      Brand: Jackson
      Year: 2021
      Configuration: HH
      Strings: 7
      Made in: Indonesia
      Series: X
      Colors: Black Satin
      Left-Handed Version: No
      Body
      Type: Solid Body
      Body Material: Poplar
      Bridge: Floyd Rose Special 7-String Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed)
      Neck
      Neck Joint: Neck-Through
      Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
      Fretboard: Laurel
      Neck Material: Maple
      Decoration: Pearloid Sharkfin
      Scale Size: 26.5"
      Shape: Speed
      Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm)
      Frets: 24 Jumbo
      Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
      Nut: Locking
      Nut Width: 47.6mm (1.875'')
      Electronics
      Bridge Pickups: EMG 81-7H (Humbucker / Active)
      Neck Pickup: EMG 85-7H (Humbucker / Active)
      Switch: 3
      Knobs: Dome
      Volume Controls: 2
      Tone Controls: 1
      Hardware
      Strap Lock: No
      Hardware Color: Black
      Strengths & Weaknesses
      Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24-MG7
      • Locking Nut
      • Top Brand Pickups
      • Neck-Through Build
      • Tremolo
      • Compound Radius Fretboard
      • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
      • No Locking Tuners
      • Made in Indonesia
      • No Expensive Woods
      • 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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        4. Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24 Camo

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        Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24 Camo
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        Playability 79
        Sound 73
        Build quality 67
        Value for money 84
        Overall Score 73

        What our users think

        • Neck profile shape: D (61 votes)
        • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (60 votes)
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        • From Jackson's 2021 X series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
        • Poplar body
        • Maple neck
        • Laurel fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Jackson Covered High-Output Humbucking Active (Humbucker/Active)
        • Neck pickup: Jackson Covered High-Output Humbucking Active (Humbucker/Active)
        • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
        • Speed Neck-Through neck
        • 24 Jumbo frets
        • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
        • Side-By-Side Comparison
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        • From Jackson's 2021 X series
        • Made in Indonesia
        • 6 strings
        • 25.5"'' scale
        • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
        • Poplar body
        • Maple neck
        • Laurel fretboard
        • Bridge pickup: Jackson Covered High-Output Humbucking Active (Humbucker/Active)
        • Neck pickup: Jackson Covered High-Output Humbucking Active (Humbucker/Active)
        • 2 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
        • 3-way Switch
        • Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) bridge
        • Speed Neck-Through neck
        • 24 Jumbo frets
        • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
        • Side-By-Side Comparison
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        Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24 Camo Specifications
        Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24 Camo
        General
        Brand: Jackson
        Year: 2021
        Configuration: HH
        Strings: 6
        Made in: Indonesia
        Series: X
        Colors: Black, Brown Patterns
        Left-Handed Version: No
        Body
        Type: Solid Body
        Body Material: Poplar
        Bridge: Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed)
        Neck
        Neck Joint: Neck-Through
        Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
        Fretboard: Laurel
        Neck Material: Maple
        Decoration: Pearloid Sharkfin
        Scale Size: 25.5"
        Shape: Speed
        Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm)
        Frets: 24 Jumbo
        Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
        Nut: Locking
        Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
        Electronics
        Bridge Pickups: Jackson Covered High-Output Humbucking Active (Humbucker / Active)
        Neck Pickup: Jackson Covered High-Output Humbucking Active (Humbucker / Active)
        Switch: 3
        Knobs: Dome
        Volume Controls: 2
        Tone Controls: 1
        Hardware
        Strap Lock: No
        Hardware Color: Black
        Strengths & Weaknesses
        Jackson X Series Rhoads RRX24 Camo
        • Locking Nut
        • Neck-Through Build
        • Tremolo
        • Compound Radius Fretboard
        • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
        • No Locking Tuners
        • Made in Indonesia
        • No Expensive Woods
        • No Top Brand Pickups
        • 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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          5. Jackson JS Series RR Minion JS1X

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          Jackson JS Series RR Minion JS1X
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          Playability 100
          Sound 62
          Build quality 53
          Value for money 88
          Overall Score 72

          What our users think

          • Neck profile shape: D (61 votes)
          • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (60 votes)
          • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (25 votes)
          • Pickups power: Clean (15 votes)
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          • From Jackson's 2024 JS series
          • Made in China
          • 6 strings
          • 22.5"'' scale
          • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
          • Poplar body
          • Maple neck
          • Amaranth fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles bridge
          • Speed Bolt-On neck
          • 24 Jumbo frets
          • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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          • From Jackson's 2024 JS series
          • Made in China
          • 6 strings
          • 22.5"'' scale
          • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
          • Poplar body
          • Maple neck
          • Amaranth fretboard
          • Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
          • Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
          • 1 volume and 1 tone Speed knobs
          • 3-way Switch
          • 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles bridge
          • Speed Bolt-On neck
          • 24 Jumbo frets
          • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
          • Side-By-Side Comparison
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          Jackson JS Series RR Minion JS1X Specifications
          Jackson JS Series RR Minion JS1X
          General
          Brand: Jackson
          Year: 2024
          Configuration: HH
          Strings: 6
          Made in: China
          Series: JS
          Colors: Black, Blue, Gray
          Left-Handed Version: No
          Body
          Type: Solid Body
          Body Material: Poplar
          Bridge: 6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail With Block Saddles
          Neck
          Neck Joint: Bolt-On
          Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
          Fretboard: Amaranth
          Neck Material: Maple
          Decoration: Pearloid Sharkfin
          Scale Size: 22.5"
          Shape: Speed
          Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm)
          Frets: 24 Jumbo
          Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
          Nut: Plastic
          Nut Width: 41.3mm (1.625'')
          Electronics
          Bridge Pickups: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
          Neck Pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
          Switch: 3
          Knobs: Speed
          Volume Controls: 1
          Tone Controls: 1
          Hardware
          Strap Lock: No
          Hardware Color: Black
          Strengths & Weaknesses
          Jackson JS Series RR Minion JS1X
          • Compound Radius Fretboard
          • 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 21:1 Tuner Ratio
          • No Strap Lock

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            6. Jackson Pro Series Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RRT

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            Jackson Pro Series Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RRT
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            Playability 81
            Sound 58
            Build quality 71
            Value for money 73
            Overall Score 70

            What our users think

            • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (1 vote)
            • Fret edges: Smooth (1 vote)
            • Tuning stability: Not bad (1 vote)
            • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
            • Neck profile shape: D (61 votes)
            • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (60 votes)
            • Pickups power: Hot (1 vote)
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            • From Jackson's 2021 Artist Signature series
            • Made in Indonesia
            • 6 strings
            • 25.5"'' scale
            • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
            • Flame Maple top
            • Poplar body
            • Maple neck
            • Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Jackson Covered High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
            • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable String-Through-Body bridge
            • Speed Neck-Through neck
            • 24 Jumbo frets
            • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
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            • From Jackson's 2021 Artist Signature series
            • Made in Indonesia
            • 6 strings
            • 25.5"'' scale
            • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
            • Flame Maple top
            • Poplar body
            • Maple neck
            • Ebony fretboard
            • Bridge pickup: Jackson Covered High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
            • 1 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
            • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable String-Through-Body bridge
            • Speed Neck-Through neck
            • 24 Jumbo frets
            • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking tuners
            • Side-By-Side Comparison
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            Jackson Pro Series Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RRT Specifications
            Jackson Pro Series Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RRT
            General
            Brand: Jackson
            Year: 2021
            Configuration: H
            Strings: 6
            Made in: Indonesia
            Series: Artist Signature
            Colors: Natural
            Left-Handed Version: No
            Body
            Top: Flame Maple
            Type: Solid Body
            Body Material: Poplar
            Bridge: Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable String-Through-Body
            Neck
            Neck Joint: Neck-Through
            Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast Locking
            Fretboard: Ebony
            Neck Material: Maple
            Decoration:
            Scale Size: 25.5"
            Shape: Speed
            Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm)
            Frets: 24 Jumbo
            Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
            Nut: Plastic
            Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
            Electronics
            Bridge Pickups: Jackson Covered High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
            Switch: 0
            Knobs: Dome
            Volume Controls: 1
            Tone Controls: 0
            Hardware
            Strap Lock: No
            Hardware Color: Black
            Strengths & Weaknesses
            Jackson Pro Series Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RRT
            • Locking Tuners
            • Expensive Wood
            • Neck-Through Build
            • Compound Radius Fretboard
            • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
            • Made in Indonesia
            • No High-Quality Nut
            • No Top Brand Pickups
            • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
            • No Weight Relief
            • No Luminescent Inlay
            • No Tremolo
            • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
            • No Strap Lock

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              7. Jackson JS Series Rhoads JS32

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              Jackson JS Series Rhoads JS32
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              Playability 71
              Sound 73
              Build quality 57
              Value for money 86
              Overall Score 67

              What our users think

              • Neck access to high frets: Very Easy (2 votes)
              • Fret edges: Smooth (2 votes)
              • Tuning stability: Not bad (1 vote)
              • Weight: Lightweight (2 votes)
              • Neck profile shape: D (61 votes)
              • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (60 votes)
              • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (25 votes)
              • Pickups power: Clean (15 votes)
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              • From Jackson's 2014 JS series
              • Made in China
              • 6 strings
              • 25.5"'' scale
              • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
              • Poplar body
              • Maple neck
              • Purpleheart fretboard
              • Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
              • Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
              • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
              • 3-way Switch
              • Floyd Rose Licensed Jackson Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
              • Speed Bolt-On neck
              • 24 Jumbo frets
              • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
              • Side-By-Side Comparison
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              • From Jackson's 2014 JS series
              • Made in China
              • 6 strings
              • 25.5"'' scale
              • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
              • Poplar body
              • Maple neck
              • Purpleheart fretboard
              • Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
              • Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
              • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
              • 3-way Switch
              • Floyd Rose Licensed Jackson Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
              • Speed Bolt-On neck
              • 24 Jumbo frets
              • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
              • Side-By-Side Comparison
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              Jackson JS Series Rhoads JS32 Specifications
              Jackson JS Series Rhoads JS32
              General
              Brand: Jackson
              Year: 2014
              Configuration: HH
              Strings: 6
              Made in: China
              Series: JS
              Colors: Black, Yellow, Gray Satin
              Left-Handed Version: Yes
              Body
              Type: Solid Body
              Body Material: Poplar
              Bridge: Floyd Rose Licensed Jackson Double-Locking Tremolo
              Neck
              Neck Joint: Bolt-On
              Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
              Fretboard: Purpleheart
              Neck Material: Maple
              Decoration: Pearloid Sharkfin
              Scale Size: 25.5"
              Shape: Speed
              Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm)
              Frets: 24 Jumbo
              Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
              Nut: Locking
              Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
              Electronics
              Bridge Pickups: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
              Neck Pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
              Switch: 3
              Knobs: Dome
              Volume Controls: 1
              Tone Controls: 1
              Hardware
              Strap Lock: No
              Hardware Color: Black
              Strengths & Weaknesses
              Jackson JS Series Rhoads JS32
              • Locking Nut
              • Tremolo
              • Compound Radius Fretboard
              • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
              • No Locking Tuners
              • Made in China
              • No Expensive Woods
              • No Top Brand Pickups
              • No Neck-Through Build
              • 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 JS Series King V JS32

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                Jackson JS Series King V JS32
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                Playability 71
                Sound 73
                Build quality 57
                Value for money 86
                Overall Score 67

                What our users think

                • Neck profile shape: D (61 votes)
                • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (60 votes)
                • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (25 votes)
                • Pickups power: Clean (15 votes)
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                • From Jackson's 2014 JS series
                • Made in China
                • 6 strings
                • 25.5"'' scale
                • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
                • Poplar body
                • Maple neck
                • Purpleheart fretboard
                • Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
                • Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
                • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
                • 3-way Switch
                • Floyd Rose Licensed Jackson Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
                • Speed Bolt-On neck
                • 24 Jumbo frets
                • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
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                • From Jackson's 2014 JS series
                • Made in China
                • 6 strings
                • 25.5"'' scale
                • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
                • Poplar body
                • Maple neck
                • Purpleheart fretboard
                • Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
                • Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
                • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
                • 3-way Switch
                • Floyd Rose Licensed Jackson Double-Locking Tremolo bridge
                • Speed Bolt-On neck
                • 24 Jumbo frets
                • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
                • Side-By-Side Comparison
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                Jackson JS Series King V JS32 Specifications
                Jackson JS Series King V JS32
                General
                Brand: Jackson
                Year: 2014
                Configuration: HH
                Strings: 6
                Made in: China
                Series: JS
                Colors: Black, Green
                Left-Handed Version: No
                Body
                Type: Solid Body
                Body Material: Poplar
                Bridge: Floyd Rose Licensed Jackson Double-Locking Tremolo
                Neck
                Neck Joint: Bolt-On
                Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
                Fretboard: Purpleheart
                Neck Material: Maple
                Decoration: Pearloid Sharkfin
                Scale Size: 25.5"
                Shape: Speed
                Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm)
                Frets: 24 Jumbo
                Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
                Nut: Locking
                Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
                Electronics
                Bridge Pickups: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
                Neck Pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
                Switch: 3
                Knobs: Dome
                Volume Controls: 1
                Tone Controls: 1
                Hardware
                Strap Lock: No
                Hardware Color: Black
                Strengths & Weaknesses
                Jackson JS Series King V JS32
                • Locking Nut
                • Tremolo
                • Compound Radius Fretboard
                • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
                • No Locking Tuners
                • Made in China
                • No Expensive Woods
                • No Top Brand Pickups
                • No Neck-Through Build
                • 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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                  9. Jackson JS Series King V JS32T

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                  Jackson JS Series King V JS32T
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                  Playability 81
                  Sound 62
                  Build quality 53
                  Value for money 83
                  Overall Score 65

                  What our users think

                  • Neck access to high frets: Easy (1 vote)
                  • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (1 vote)
                  • Weight: Lightweight (1 vote)
                  • Neck profile shape: D (61 votes)
                  • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (60 votes)
                  • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (25 votes)
                  • Pickups power: Clean (15 votes)
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                  • From Jackson's 2014 JS series
                  • Made in China
                  • 6 strings
                  • 25.5"'' scale
                  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
                  • Poplar body
                  • Maple neck
                  • Purpleheart fretboard
                  • Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
                  • Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
                  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
                  • 3-way Switch
                  • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable String-Through-Body bridge
                  • Speed Bolt-On neck
                  • 24 Jumbo frets
                  • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
                  • Side-By-Side Comparison
                  Show Overview
                  • From Jackson's 2014 JS series
                  • Made in China
                  • 6 strings
                  • 25.5"'' scale
                  • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
                  • Poplar body
                  • Maple neck
                  • Purpleheart fretboard
                  • Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
                  • Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
                  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
                  • 3-way Switch
                  • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable String-Through-Body bridge
                  • Speed Bolt-On neck
                  • 24 Jumbo frets
                  • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
                  • Side-By-Side Comparison
                  Show All Specs
                  Jackson JS Series King V JS32T Specifications
                  Jackson JS Series King V JS32T
                  General
                  Brand: Jackson
                  Year: 2014
                  Configuration: HH
                  Strings: 6
                  Made in: China
                  Series: JS
                  Colors: Black, Red
                  Left-Handed Version: No
                  Body
                  Type: Solid Body
                  Body Material: Poplar
                  Bridge: Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable String-Through-Body
                  Neck
                  Neck Joint: Bolt-On
                  Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
                  Fretboard: Purpleheart
                  Neck Material: Maple
                  Decoration: Pearloid Sharkfin
                  Scale Size: 25.5"
                  Shape: Speed
                  Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm)
                  Frets: 24 Jumbo
                  Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
                  Nut: Plastic
                  Nut Width: 42.8mm (1.685'')
                  Electronics
                  Bridge Pickups: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
                  Neck Pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
                  Switch: 3
                  Knobs: Dome
                  Volume Controls: 1
                  Tone Controls: 1
                  Hardware
                  Strap Lock: No
                  Hardware Color: Black
                  Strengths & Weaknesses
                  Jackson JS Series King V JS32T
                  • Compound Radius Fretboard
                  • 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 21:1 Tuner Ratio
                  • No Strap Lock

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                    10. Jackson JS Series Rhoads JS32T

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                    Jackson JS Series Rhoads JS32T
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                    Playability 75
                    Sound 62
                    Build quality 53
                    Value for money 81
                    Overall Score 63

                    What our users think

                    • Neck access to high frets: Normal (2 votes)
                    • Fret edges: Smooth (3 votes)
                    • Tuning stability: Holds tune well (3 votes)
                    • Weight: Slightly heavy (2 votes)
                    • Neck profile shape: D (61 votes)
                    • Neck speed (thickness): Fast (60 votes)
                    • Pickups noise: Slightly Noisy (25 votes)
                    • Pickups power: Clean (15 votes)
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                    • From Jackson's 2014 JS series
                    • Made in China
                    • 6 strings
                    • 25.5"'' scale
                    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
                    • Poplar body
                    • Maple neck
                    • Purpleheart fretboard
                    • Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
                    • Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
                    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
                    • 3-way Switch
                    • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable String-Through-Body bridge
                    • Speed Bolt-On neck
                    • 24 Jumbo frets
                    • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
                    • Side-By-Side Comparison
                    Show Overview
                    • From Jackson's 2014 JS series
                    • Made in China
                    • 6 strings
                    • 25.5"'' scale
                    • 12" to 16" Fretboard Radius
                    • Poplar body
                    • Maple neck
                    • Purpleheart fretboard
                    • Bridge pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
                    • Neck pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker/Passive)
                    • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
                    • 3-way Switch
                    • Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable String-Through-Body bridge
                    • Speed Bolt-On neck
                    • 24 Jumbo frets
                    • Jackson Sealed Die-Cast tuners
                    • Side-By-Side Comparison
                    Show All Specs
                    Jackson JS Series Rhoads JS32T Specifications
                    Jackson JS Series Rhoads JS32T
                    General
                    Brand: Jackson
                    Year: 2014
                    Configuration: HH
                    Strings: 6
                    Made in: China
                    Series: JS
                    Colors: Black, Black Satin
                    Left-Handed Version: No
                    Body
                    Type: Solid Body
                    Body Material: Poplar
                    Bridge: Jackson TOM-Style Adjustable String-Through-Body
                    Neck
                    Neck Joint: Bolt-On
                    Tuners: Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
                    Fretboard: Purpleheart
                    Neck Material: Maple
                    Decoration: Pearloid Sharkfin
                    Scale Size: 25.5"
                    Shape: Speed
                    Thickness: 1st Fret: 0.775'' (19.7mm) - 12th Fret: 0.835'' (21.2mm)
                    Frets: 24 Jumbo
                    Fretboard Radius: 12" to 16"
                    Nut: Plastic
                    Nut Width: 42.9mm (1.688'')
                    Electronics
                    Bridge Pickups: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
                    Neck Pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking (Humbucker / Passive)
                    Switch: 3
                    Knobs: Dome
                    Volume Controls: 1
                    Tone Controls: 1
                    Hardware
                    Strap Lock: No
                    Hardware Color: Black
                    Strengths & Weaknesses
                    Jackson JS Series Rhoads JS32T
                    • Compound Radius Fretboard
                    • 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 21:1 Tuner Ratio
                    • No Strap Lock

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