Backup guitar Jackson JS (New)

[Jaredio]

Hi guys.
Forgive me if this has been asked before.
Are the JS32 Dinky series any good, the new ones? I need a backup guitar in case all else fails.

And a side question (yell at me if you want, i know its the wrong forum)
Anyone tried/owned a Dean baby V? I have one i can get cheap second hand.

[Force]

For the price the JS Series are incredible but most will suggest hunting down a used Japanese model eg DK2, DXMG, 90's Professional series, there's bargains to be had for sure.
If it has to be new at that price point then a JS is a sound option. Just be aware that entry level guitars have more chance of flaws.

Dean? Ah.........no

[Jaredio]

Thats what i thought (about the Dean)

I have a DK2m MIJ that i bought last year, and it behaves brilliantly. I want something new as a backup, its probably going to spend more time in a gig-bag than in my hands, and i am reluctant to spend a lot of money on it.
Proper reviews of the JS-series are hard to find, thats why im asking. The price tag on them also seems to good to be true.

[Number Of The Priest]

My sample size with the current JS Series guitars is too limited to be considered valid as I've only briefly owned one 2013 JS32T Rhoads and overall I was impressed enough to not turn my nose up at any others that may come my way. My photos and comments on this guitar are in the two links below:

https://www.jcfonline.com/threads/151337-NGD-x-3-(with-photos)-Jackson-JS32T-Rhoads-LTD-EC-1000-Ibanez-Gio-GRG7221

https://imgur.com/a/9TZCQ

I don't know what the used Jackson/Charvel guitar market is like in northern Europe, but if it's anything like it is in North America, you're almost always better off getting a used Japanese Jackson/Charvel (Charvel Model Series, Charvel "toothpaste logo" series, Jackson guitars from the 1990s and 2000s like your DK2M). They are relatively plentiful and inexpensive that you don't need to wait too long in North America for a good deal (USD$300 or under) for many guitars in these series, making them a better use of funds than buying a used JS Series.

[Jaredio]

Im putting this all on hold and wait for a second hand bargain instead. I have to ordrer a brand new jackson online without even trying it, it may be safer to buy one second hand close to where i live.

The market here is pretty much the same as yours i think, just scaled down a couple of times.
Thanks for the advice.

[Sirshredsalot]

Is the baby V a USA model? I can't comment on import version, but I've got an '82 USA Dean Baby V I restored a year ago. Scored a NOS Schaller Germany tailpiece and period correct Made in W Germany tuners. Finished it with nitrocellulose black (was able to determine the original color off Dean written records PDFed online). The only upgrade is an Invader pickup (original Schaller pickup is pretty low output). Only missing the truss rod cover. Actually reached out to Dean's custom shop and they were cool enough to make me a truss rod cover for free, but unfortunately it's a bit large. They said they didn't have records or patterns for the old stuff. Still, how cool is that?

It's a sweet little axe, 24.75 scale. Really light and fun to play. The old Deans are top quality. I've also got an '81 USA Dean V (full size) with ebony fingerboard and abalone rectangular inlays and gold hardware. These old Deans are top notch Gibson quality guitars. Not necessarily a "shredder" guitar but more of a Gibson vibe.
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[AJB1965]

My daughter bought me a JS-32 a couple years ago for Christmas. Like most lower tiered imports, they are hit or miss. The fit and finish on mine was really good, the hardware was about what you would expect from a guitar in that price range, but the frets were horrible with overhanging uneven and unpolished frets everywhere. Because of the priceless sentimental value (I mean really, what kid gets their really old dad a Jackson no matter what model? Too f**kin cool!!) , I decided I would put a few bucks into it and make it a playable guitar. Did my own fret work and dropped some EMG 81/85's in there and now it's something I could play out with in a pinch. If your main is a Pro or USA Jackson, you're still going to notice the difference big time IMHO though.

[Cliff]

That is so awesome that your daughter bought you that!

[skullfunkerry]

I had a JS32 hardtail Dinky which I bought from thomann.de a while back... the frets needed a good polish and the jack socket wasn't quite right, but apart from that it was a cracking guitar. The neck was really nice, it was as comfortable and playable as my custom shop Kelly

[Jaredio]

I dont know why - but i have a really soft spot for the Baby-V. It just looks like a fun guitar to have The guy i was talking about sold it a week ago so i never got around to check it out. I decided not to buy a JS, im checking out the used market.

Its not like a NEED another guitar, i just want one.

[Mudlark]

It's true, they can be hit or miss, but don't avoid them.
I got a new JS3 bass in 2011 and I haven't found a single fault with it.

Granted, it only gets played a couple hours a year, but the electronics are still like new. Frets are truly great, seated very squarely to the board with zero sharp ends.

Hell, the plastic nut was even filed low enough and well enough to suit me. My MIJ and USA guitars needed a new bone nut(MIJ) and slot lowering(USA). Actually, I just replaced the USA nut with a fresh cut bone one.