Iconic Pointy-Headstock Shredder at an Entry-Level Price
The Jackson JS32 Rhoads is a budget-friendly Superstrat from Jackson’s JS Series, inspired by the legendary Randy Rhoads design. Ideal for metal, hard rock, and shred enthusiasts across Australia, it features a poplar body, bolt-on maple speed neck, and dual high-output humbuckers for aggressive, versatile tones. Available in finishes like Ivory, Black with White Bevels, and Satin Gray, it’s praised for its playability, stability, and value, making it a great starter or backup guitar.
High-Quality Performance
The JS32 Rhoads delivers punchy, reliable tones for modern playing:
- Body: Poplar with a double-cutaway Rhoads shape for lightweight comfort (approximately 7.5–8.5 lbs) and easy upper-fret access. Poplar provides a balanced tone with bright highs and tight lows, suitable for rock and metal.
- Pickups: Dual Jackson high-output humbuckers with ceramic magnets (neck and bridge) offer full, rich tones with maximum overdrive and sustain. The 3-way toggle switch allows neck, bridge, or both for versatile rhythm and lead sounds.
- Neck: Bolt-on maple speed neck with graphite reinforcement and scarf joint for rock-solid stability, a compound radius amaranth fingerboard, and 24 jumbo frets for smooth bends and fast solos.
- Bridge: Jackson-branded Floyd Rose® double-locking tremolo for dive-bombs, pull-ups, and expressive vibrato with excellent tuning stability.
- Controls: Master volume and tone knobs for straightforward tone shaping.
Users appreciate its affordability and fun factor, with a Reddit review stating, “The JS32 Rhoads is a pointy-headstock icon at a low price—great for metal riffs and shredding.” Some note the Floyd Rose requires setup to avoid tuning issues, and the stock pickups can be upgraded for more clarity.
Durable and Stylish Design
- Finishes: Ivory, Black with White Bevels, Satin Gray, with a black pickguard and black hardware for an aggressive, iconic look.
- Weight: Approximately 7.5–8.5 lbs, ensuring comfort for extended sessions.
- Hardware: Black chrome, with sealed die-cast tuners for tuning stability.
- Build Quality: Bolt-on maple neck, amaranth fingerboard with sharkfin inlays, and a solid poplar body for reliable performance.
Backed by a 2-year warranty, it’s built for beginners and gigging musicians.
Key Performance Features
- Body: Poplar, double-cutaway Rhoads shape
- Neck: Maple bolt-on speed neck, graphite reinforcement
- Fingerboard: Amaranth, compound radius, 24 jumbo frets, sharkfin inlays
- Pickups: 2x Jackson high-output humbuckers (ceramic magnets)
- Bridge: Jackson-branded Floyd Rose® double-locking tremolo
- Tuners: Sealed die-cast
- Controls: Master volume, master tone, 3-way toggle
- Warranty: 2 years
Notes
- Setup Tip: Adjust Floyd Rose for stability; professional setup recommended for beginners. Use medium-gauge strings (e.g., 10–46) for balanced tension. Pair with Rode PodMic and RØDECaster Pro II for recording demos.
- Care Instructions: Store in a gig bag (~$50–$100 AUD) to protect the gloss finish; clean with a soft cloth.
- Compatibility: Works with standard amps; pair with Fender Tone Master for cleans or Mesa/Boogie for high-gain. Test non-Jackson pickups for matching.
- Warranty: Register at jacksonguitars.com for support; verify purchase from authorized retailers.
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