King V Versatility

[tolstoi]

How versatile is a King V (I should probably be more specific, but I don't yet know the differences in the options)?

Is it one of those guitars that's good for everything from metal to metal, or can it be tamed into a variety of roles?

I am really liking the pointy V look lately, but without the cash for a stable of guitars I need something that can fill many shoes.

(Just tell me the V will do anything so I can go ahead and buy one )

Thanks.

[neilli]

Assuming you're talking about a USA KV2 here, but some of this will apply to other KV models:

Forgetting the body style, it's a neck thru 2 humbucker guitar with a recessed Floyd and a relatively thin, flat neck profile. It has 2 volumes and a tone. It will do pretty much everything that any other guitar with these specs will do. Back the volumes off and it will clean up OK - you could add push/pull pots to coil tap if you want single coil options. You can fully block the floyd if you want a hardtail effect, or partially block it if you just want to lower the pitch..

[tolstoi]

Thanks. That makes total sense. I suppose the aggressive styling was clouding my thinking (perhaps the pickups are extra-hot, etc).

[Otränad]

get the kv2t!!

[Tezi]

my kv with strat pots seems prety usable per anything

[BenoA]

How is the higher fret access on the KV2? Can you compare it to a soloist?

[Jack Napalm]

I think a soloist is much easier to get at the higher frets.

[dk1ben]

Just buy it bro! I put a lot of thought into my first high end purchase. I bought the DK-1 out of submission and love it. There is so many options out there but IMO you wont be upset with the KV or other style of Jackson. Good luck.