Two new budget 7 string available from Jackson - JS22 Rhoads and King V.

[Whoman Bean]

Hey,

Lately I started to search for my very first 7 string guitar. Since I'm not sure I'm gonna like 7 string, I was aiming at budget models BC Rich JRV-7 and LTD V-307 but just found out Jackson released Rhoads and King V. Both very basic and super cheap, around 250$ brand new.

JS Series Rhoads JS22-7 RR HT | Guitars

JS Series Rhoads JS22-7 RR HT, Amaranth Fingerboard, Satin Black

www.jacksonguitars.com

JS Series King V™ JS22-7 KV HT | Guitars

JS Series King V™ JS22-7 KV HT, Amaranth Fingerboard, Satin Black

www.jacksonguitars.com

Ordered Rhoads, should be with me within couple of days.

 

[Thesius]

Welcome to the club

 

[MaxAidingAres]

Ive owned a jackson js22-7 satin black one. Not a bad guitar for $200 id def recommend as beginner/modder. Necks are pretty good. Raw finish, 26.5 scale. Frets were decent but expected for $200

 

[ExplorerMike]

Nice. I bought a JS22-7 Dinky for the same reason, to try a cheap 7 string. Ended up loving 7 string and that guitar. As others have said, it’s pretty solid for a $200 guitar. Looks like these might have the same neck on them, which is good. These should be fun guitars to hot rod!

 

[Crungy]

I'm not much of a V guy but those are cool, especially for the price. And like @ExplorerMike said, a good mod platform.

 

[Whoman Bean]

Got it earlier than expected




For the price - well worth it. It feels cheap overall, but has surprisingly decent fretwork and no fretbuzz at all.

I just don't know what to do with that extra string which is in the way all the time

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

Been thinking about grabbing one of these. The itch has been real lol. Just can't decide between the KV, RR, or a 2nd hand DK.

 

[Crungy]

Been thinking about grabbing one of these. The itch has been real lol. Just can't decide between the KV, RR, or a 2nd hand DK.

I am thinking about one now lol I'm leaning towards a KV but the RR is cool too. Also wondering about dropping some EMG'S in it.

 

[SalsaWood]

The satin and pickup rings ruin it for me. Incidentally probably aspects that keep it so affordable. Still good looking guitars for what they cost, well, the Rhoads is.

 

[kriff]

The satin and pickup rings ruin it for me. Incidentally probably aspects that keep it so affordable. Still good looking guitars for what they cost, well, the Rhoads is.

I agree but I don't understand how pickup rings make these more affordable. Is it cheaper to manufacture? Can theu do a sloppier job on routing because the rings hide it, which costs less?

 

[The Monster With .]

I just don't know what to do with that extra string which is in the way all the time

Just ignore it for a day or two, and play your 6 strings riffs on it. Then when you're used to the feel, go crazy on that 7th string.

 

[ZXIIIT]

I'd be down for the King V, I can overlook the bridge choice and pickup rings , but the JS Jackson headstock just looks so off compared to the much nicer looking one they also have, could probably be fixed with a sanding block lol :/

 

[RobDobble6S7]

I agree but I don't understand how pickup rings make these more affordable. Is it cheaper to manufacture? Can theu do a sloppier job on routing because the rings hide it, which costs less?

yes

 

[AkiraSpectrum]

One thing Jackson has done really well for quite awhile now is offering 7's at ridiculously low prices that are actually worth buying. It really helps grab the 'new to the 7 string' market because they can buy a new 7 string for next to nothing.

 

[Jbar0071]

My JS22-7 RR HT came in today. I bought it as a mod platform. Always wanted a Rhoads 7 but I don't like inverted headstocks on them. The 3+4 works for me and is much better geometry at the nut. Factory setup is playable, and the neck seems to be worth the price. The stock pickups are fine for the tone I want out of it. Hipshot bridge, tuners, and a new nut will be here soon. VERY pleased with my new toy!

 

[tian]

My JS22-7 RR HT came in today. I bought it as a mod platform. Always wanted a Rhoads 7 but I don't like inverted headstocks on them. The 3+4 works for me and is much better geometry at the nut. Factory setup is playable, and the neck seems to be worth the price. The stock pickups are fine for the tone I want out of it. Hipshot bridge, tuners, and a new nut will be here soon. VERY pleased with my new toy!

How's the balance on it? Any noticeable neck dive?

 

[cindarkness]

As much as I love V shaped guitars, storing them is a b****. Wall hooks are off for me, so it's either a case under the bed or a special stand which takes a lot of space.
I've owned the JS22-7 previously, so I know what to expect. With some work/upgrades these are great.

 

[Jbar0071]

How's the balance on it? Any noticeable neck dive?

Honestly, not great. It wants to level out but, I also have a very silky black satin strap. A course nylon or leather strap should help. But, the way my arm rests on the top fin makes it a non issue for me.

 

[Jbar0071]

Also hoping for a JS22-7 Kelly HT. Hell, if they did a Kelly and a Warrior in the JS22-7 HT format, I'd buy the whole set as wall decor.

 

[Hollowway]

Also hoping for a JS22-7 Kelly HT. Hell, if they did a Kelly and a Warrior in the JS22-7 HT format, I'd buy the whole set as wall decor.

Yeah, I’d love a Kelly 7 Floyd with no pup rings. They’ve had things soooo close, but never right there.