Jackson 2016 JS32 King V Black w/Duncan Invader & Original Case

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First popularized by Randy Rhoads and cemented by countless metal players through the '80s and '90s, the King V remains one of the most recognizable guitar outlines in hard rock. This 2016 example comes in gloss black, the definitive finish for the shape, and at 6 lbs 12.5 oz it's lighter than you might expect from a solidbody, which translates to real comfort over a long set. The poplar body is a cost-effective choice Jackson uses throughout the JS line — it's not mahogany or alder, but it's not a liability either. Poplar is tonally neutral with a slight brightness, and in a high-gain context it does its job without coloring the signal in unwanted ways.

The maple neck runs a Thin D profile with a 25.5" scale and a compound radius fretboard — 12" at the nut opening up to 16" toward the upper register — which is one of the more player-friendly decisions on this instrument. The amaranth fretboard (a dense, naturally oily South American hardwood sometimes marketed under other names) wears well and has a feel similar to rosewood. Pearloid sharktooth inlays are right for the aesthetic. Neck thickness comes in at .783" at the first fret and .836" at the 12th — genuinely fast numbers that suit the shred-oriented design intent. All 24 original frets are in good shape. The original locking nut at 1-11/16" pairs with the Floyd Rose licensed Jackson double-locking tremolo, and the guitar holds tune as you'd expect from a properly set double-locking system. Action is set at 2/32" on both the first and sixth strings at the 12th fret — low and even. String gauge on there now is 10-46. The bridge pickup has been swapped for a Seymour Duncan Invader (reading 16.12k), which is a meaningful upgrade over the stock unit — the Invader is a high-output humbucker with a distinct aggressive character that suits this platform well. The neck position retains the original Jackson High-Output Humbucking pickup (reading 8.52k), and the two are selected via a 3-way switch. Hardware throughout is black. Comes with the original hard shell case.

Specifications:

• Brand: Jackson
• Model: JS32 King V
• Year: 2016
• Color: Black
• Weight: 6 lbs 12.5 oz
• Body: Poplar
• Neck: Maple
• Neck Profile: Thin D
• Fretboard: Amaranth
• Inlays: Pearloid Sharktooth
• Frets: Original, good condition
• Fret Count: 24
• Nut: Original Locking
• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• Radius: 12"-16" Compound
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: .783"
• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .836"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Overall Length: 44"
• Body Depth/Thickness Outside Edge: 1-3/4"
• String Gauge: 10-46
• Hardware Color: Black
• Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Invader — 16.12k (replaced, not original)
• Neck Pickup: Jackson High-Output Humbucking — 8.52k (original)
• Bridge: Floyd Rose Licensed Jackson Double-Locking Tremolo
• Tuners: Original
• Knobs: Original
• Switch: 3-Way
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Includes: Original Hard Shell Case

Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:

"It just screams 80's metal." - Ultimate-Guitar.com
"Jackson is in my blood." - Sweetwater
"It's a very good guitar for metal. I pick it up and it makes me want to relearn all the old Mega Deth riffs." - Ultimate-Guitar.com

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