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The Jackson KV2 King V USA Electric Guitar is a lavishly appointed version of the King V. With a Floyd Rose Original double-locking tremolo, alder body ( flamed maple top on transparent finishes), quartersawn maple neck with thru-body design, compound-radius ebony fingerboard with real mother-of-pearl sharkfin inlays, Seymour Duncan SH-4 neck pickup, and a Seymour Duncan TB-4 bridge pickup. Includes hardshell case.

Jackson's compound-radius fingerboard curves more dramatically at the nut for easy chording and flattens out as it approaches the neck joint for low-action bends without fretting out. With a more relaxed hand, you'll play better!
Jackson KV2 King V USA Electric Guitar Black
Jackson KV2 King V USA Electric Guitar Black
Jackson KV2 King V USA Electric Guitar Black

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  • Alder body with flamed maple top, quartersawn maple neck-through design
  • Compound-radius ebony fingerboard, mother-of-pearl sharkfin inlays
  • Seymour Duncan SH-4 and TB-4 humbuckers, 5-way blade selector
  • Floyd Rose Original double-locking tremolo, tuning stability
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Body
  • Material: Alder
  • Top: Flamed maple (on transparent finishes)
  • Finish: Various, including transparent options
Neck
  • Material: Quartersawn maple
  • Construction: Thru-body design
Fingerboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Radius: Compound-radius
  • Inlays: Real mother-of-pearl sharkfin
Electronics
  • Pickup Configuration: HH
  • Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan SH-4
  • Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan TB-4
  • Controls: Not specified
Hardware
  • Bridge: Floyd Rose Original double-locking tremolo
  • Hardware Finish: Not specified
Other
  • Case: Hardshell case included

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Limited lifetime warranty against defects for guitars purchased after 1/1/2000.
One year parts and labor warranty for guitars purchased before 1/1/2000.

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4.88

8 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Reviewed by 8 customers

  • Awesome guitar but medium frets

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byPatrick

    fromCalifornia

    I have a lefty USA KV2 and it's been my main guitar for years, but the medium fret wire seems like such a blunder. It's not a deal breaker, but if only it had jumbo frets. It's a shame really.

  • USA Jackson Guitars Rule

    5

    submitted16 years ago

    byDV8

    fromBangor, PA

    I've playing on Jacksons for over 15 years now and they are absolutely the best guitar you can buy for the money. USA Jacksons are a step up into "pro-quality" level instruments and considering the company in that arena -they are priced cheap. I have 4 USA Jacksons: RR1, KV2, Kelly, & Warrior. Each of them hold their own against top line models of BC Rich, Dean & Gibson. -By the way, I own USA models by all of those makes too -Jackson does it just as good or better. For argument sake I consider my Jackson guitars to be neck and neck with my Dean USA V & ML. But those guitars are $3500 each.

  • KILLER SOUND!

    5

    submitted17 years ago

    byMike

    fromPhoenix, AZ

    Great for recording�ۡ��_ Great for playing live�ۡ��_ Great for everything a guitar needs to be great for! Recorded our last two albums with it �ۡ���� I�ۡ���ve also taken it on a few tours �ۡ���� I plan on getting another before Sept! �ۡ��_it makes every other guitar feel like a toy Mike of Hardwire

  • A dream Come True!!

    5

    submitted17 years ago

    byJoe Mazzuca

    fromNaperville, IL

    I own a 1988 Charvel Model 6 Neck Thru Guitar. I have a small hand and this guitar is great in that it has a thin neck, great sound and action. I've been searching for the last year for a back up guitar and finally found it......the Jackson KV2 King V. After playing it, it may become my main guitar!! Right when I took it out of the case I could tell this was the bomb!! It had a great feel to the neck and had perfect balance and weight. This guitar is definitely the King!!

  • You'll be broke..but happy!!

    5

    submitted17 years ago

    byDanfromDieSmylin

    fromPennsylvania

    I've been playing KV2 models for the last 13 years, and asides from one tone potentiometer going bad, they have been an absolute dream. The older models seem to have a slimmer neck than the post-Fender buyout models, but the action is mainley the same. Like any V (King or Rhoads)you'll need to watch the peaks of the body.They chip very easily..but are great for stabbing bass players. Overall this guitar is amazing ..and you will not be disappointed.

  • The Fargin King Rulz!

    5

    submitted18 years ago

    bynitestalker

    fromNJ

    This is a truly amazing axe to add to your arsenal. It has great action, tone, and sustain. The Seymour Duncans in it are awesome, but swap them out for the EMG KK set and this guitar really comes to life.

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  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byGeeg

    fromAustin, TX

    Does this guitar come with its own case, or must you buy separately?

    Does this guitar come with its own case, or must you buy separately?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar does come with a hard shell case included.