Jackson JS32 Rhoads Satin Gray

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Description

The Jackson JS32 Rhoads Satin Gray is a sleek take on an iconic V shaped electric guitar, created for rock and metal players who want fast playability, bold tone and striking looks at a sensible price. Its sharp lines and satin grey finish deliver instant stage presence, while the comfortable body and deep cutaways make upper fret access feel effortless. Whether you are working on tight rhythm parts or fluid lead lines, this guitar gives you the speed and control to play with confidence, making it a great step up for developing guitarists and weekend warriors who are ready for a serious instrument that does not hold them back.

Built to Jackson’s speedy recipe, the JS32 pairs a bolt on maple neck with graphite reinforcement to keep things stable under real world gigging conditions. The amaranth fingerboard with a 12 to 16 inch compound radius and 24 jumbo frets lets you chord comfortably down low and bend cleanly up high without choking. A pair of Jackson high output ceramic humbuckers supply the punch and clarity needed for tight distortion and articulate cleans. Compared with typical starter guitars, you also get a smoother neck finish, more precise hardware and a double locking tremolo system for expressive vibrato with far better tuning security.

For UK tuition and school use, the JS32 Rhoads offers reliable tuning, clear note definition and a rugged build that takes practice room knocks in its stride. The comfortable neck profile helps new techniques bed in quickly, while the extended upper fret access supports grade pieces that venture beyond the twelfth fret. It is equally at home in ensembles, peripatetic lessons and home practice, with enough tonal range to cover classic rock styles through to modern metal. With its durable finish and dependable components, it delivers strong long term value for students and intermediate players who want a guitar that will grow with their playing and still feel inspiring on stage.

Features

Iconic Rhoads feel and balance

The distinctive offset V body delivers instant attitude and excellent upper fret access, while careful contouring helps the guitar sit comfortably whether standing or seated. It is a shape built for expressive lead work and precise rhythm playing, giving you the confidence to perform and practise for extended sessions without strain.

Fast compound radius fingerboard

A 12 to 16 inch compound radius amaranth fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets makes chords feel natural near the nut and wide bends effortless higher up. The result is fast, buzz free playability that supports rapid alternate picking, smooth legato and accurate vibrato, ideal for modern rock and metal techniques.

High output ceramic humbuckers

Dual Jackson humbuckers provide tight low end, cutting mids and crisp highs, so palm mutes hit hard and solos sing through the mix. From saturated rhythm tones to articulate cleans, the pickups react well to your picking dynamics and amp settings, making dialling in usable sounds quick and straightforward.

Stable double locking tremolo

The Jackson double locking tremolo and locking nut work together to keep tuning solid during aggressive whammy use, dives and flutters. It adds expressive range without constant retuning, a clear advantage over beginner bridges when learning and performing techniques that rely on pitch modulation.

Rugged, stage ready construction

A bolt on maple neck reinforced with graphite rods, a tough poplar body and dependable hardware combine for durability gig after gig. The satin grey finish resists fingerprints and wear, while sealed tuners and solid electronics stand up to the demands of lessons, rehearsals and live shows.

Specifications

SKU 2910147522
Body Poplar, Rhoads V shape
Neck Bolt-on maple with graphite reinforcement, satin finish
Fingerboard Amaranth, 12″–16″ compound radius, sharkfin inlays
Scale Length 25.5 inches
Frets 24 jumbo
Pickups Jackson high output ceramic humbuckers (neck and bridge)
Bridge Jackson double locking tremolo with locking nut
Finish Satin Grey
Suitable for Intermediate players, rock and metal styles, school ensembles and graded study
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