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The Rhoads JS32 from Jackson is an affordable yet feature-packed electric guitar ready to take your playing to the extreme. Its poplar body is shaped into the signature angular Rhoads V form and finished in a sleek ivory gloss, providing an ideal balance of comfort and style. The bolt-on maple speed neck and 12"—16" compound radius amaranth fretboard allow for fast, precise fretting across all 24 jumbo frets.

Floyd Rose Bridge Enables Divebombs and Squeals

The Rhoads JS32 is equipped with a licensed Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo bridge, enabling radical techniques like divebombs, squeals and extreme pitch bends. With both the bridge and nut locked in place, the guitar stays in tune even under heavy tremolo arm use. Unleash your creativity with wild whammy bar effects that will cut through the mix.

High-Output Pickups Provide Aggressive Tone

The Rhoads JS32 comes loaded with a Jackson high-output humbucker in the neck and bridge position, each with ceramic magnets for a tight, focused sound with plenty of output. Switch between the two pickups or combine them using the three-way toggle switch for a range of tones from bright and cutting to warm and full.

Ergonomic Contours and Lightweight Body for Comfort

While the Rhoads V shape is iconic, Jackson designed the Rhoads JS32 for playing comfort. Its lightweight poplar body features a modern look and contours in all right places for an aggressive look and a sleek feel for playability. The V-shape allows unhindered access to the upper frets free from horns so you can solo without limits.

Jackson Rhoads JS32 Electric Guitar Black With White Bevel
Jackson Rhoads JS32 Electric Guitar Black With White Bevel
Jackson Rhoads JS32 Electric Guitar Black With White Bevel

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  • Gloss-finish solid poplar body
  • 25.5"-scale maple neck with 24-fret, compound-radius rosewood fingerboard
  • Dual Jackson high-output humbuckers, 3-way pickup selector
  • Floyd Rose Licensed double-locking tremolo, sealed die-cast tuners
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
  • Body shape: V
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood:
  • Body wood: Poplar
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Speed neck
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5 in.
  • Truss rod: Graphite reinforced
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fingerboard
  • Material: Rosewood
  • Radius: Compound 12–16"
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24 
  • Inlays: Sharkfin
  • Nut width/material 1.687 in. (42.8 mm) Locking
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: High output humbucker
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: High output humbucker
  • Brand: Jackson
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics:
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Floyd Rose Licensed
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast sealed
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features:
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories:
  • Country of origin: China

collapse expand iconWarranty

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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4.89

9 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Great bang for your buck axe!
Great, I love this guitar
Nice guitar, but not for everyone
Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming7
  2. Practicing5
  3. Recording3
  4. Small Venues3
  5. Rock Concerts2
Cons
  1. Excessive glue on 1 fret1
  2. Color1
  3. hard to play1
  4. shaped weird1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced5
  2. Child1
  3. Novice1
  4. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play8
  2. Good Tone8
  3. Good Feel7
  4. Solid Electronics7
  5. Good Pick Up6

Reviewed by 9 customers

  • Great bang for your buck axe!

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byMatthew

    fromJanesville, WI

    I mean the thing is just Great it wakes up in the morning and screams metal excellence! I was surprised at how comfortable it is to play. The neck is near perfect no sharp frets, all level just a little glob of glue was left on 1 fret but that's no problem. It sounds great aswell, its definitely a mid budget shredder but I recommend you go and try it and see if its comfortable for you if so you are most likely walking out with it!

  • Impressive Package

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byNick

    fromPalm Desert

    I didn't expect the impressive build quality and tones that this axe provides. Hours of cost and package comparisons for all I was wanting and looking for in a 'METAL' guitar, this one is not disappointing. Plays fast, sounds very good, bits and pieces seem up for the durability challenge in hard and heavy play. I spent hours banging and thrashing about with it and it held up in tune and feel throughout. It is a bit of a different way to adjust to playing it while in a chair or bed, but it can be accomplished. I had to also become aware of the length of the upper body, as I bumped into a few things while standing. As far as the total package goes in its worth and worthiness, I don't think I could have been happier with any other choice for the cost. *I spent hours researching and reading reviews on this model, brand and others. I was skeptical based upon specific reviews of this exact model, but all my concerns and worries were and are laid to rest once I put the brand new model in my hands. For this price point, it should be at the top top of your list.

  • Yes

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byAdam

    fromILLINOIS

    Super guitar. Great sound. Great price. WoW .

  • I would buy this 100% it's a great beginner metalheads

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byHimothy

    fromMassachusetts rehoboth

    Amasing

  • Great, I love this guitar

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byFabricio

    fromAZ

    Everything is great, except the color that is displayed on this portal. Your left hand is totally free to play.

  • I WOULD BUY AGAIN!

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byPETER

    fromNEW BERLIN WI

    I PLAY THIS AGAIN, AGAIN AND AGAIN! COOL LOOKS TOO, GOOD FEEL AND AWSOME SOUND! AND IF THERE ANY WHINERS THEIR CRAZY. FOR THE PRICE YOU PAY FOR,WHAT YOU EXPECT! I SAY BUY IT! RANDY RHOADES IDIOL I MISS HIM! FROM PROFESSIONAL GUITAR PLAYER!

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted5 months ago

    asked byDAN

    fromVERNAL UTAH

    How is the tuning ... does it go out after a song and then again and again ,

    How is the tuning ... does it go out after a song and then again and again ,

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The tuning is fine. "does it go out after a song and then again and again" - any whammy bar will affect tuning. It's how you play it.

  • submitted7 months ago

    asked byJoey

    fromCanton, GA

    Is this full size? Will any gig bag fit this guitar?

    Is this full size? Will any gig bag fit this guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    1) Yes, it is. 2) No, very few.

  • submitted10 months ago

    asked byBill

    fromSt. George, Ut

    What hard case will fit this perfectly? Also what soft case (not gig bag) will fit this?

    What hard case will fit this perfectly? Also what soft case (not gig bag) will fit this?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    1) Jackson V Series Case for RR and King V Guitars.2) We don't have any soft cases for this.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byAspiring metalhead

    fromundisclosed

    If my hands are smaller than most (little female hands) will they feel uncomfortable or really have to stretch to play certain positions?

    If my hands are smaller than most (little female hands) will they feel uncomfortable or really have to stretch to play certain positions?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes. I have small hands and I play the bass. An instrument will not play itself. It requires effort - a lot. Some positions will be easier than others. It's the nature of the beast.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byTom

    fromNew York

    Does this have a Floyd rose special?

    Does this have a Floyd rose special?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    No-----" Floyd Rose Licensed"

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byAnthony

    fromSumter Sc

    Is the Jackson branded Floyd Rose any good?

    Is the Jackson branded Floyd Rose any good?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, it is very good and will not go out of tune as much as other Floyd Roses

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byAlex

    fromLos Angeles, CA

    How well does the bridge stay in tune during dive-bombs and Dimebag type playing?

    How well does the bridge stay in tune during dive-bombs and Dimebag type playing?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This is a good quality guitar and would come with a standard factory setup, so it shouldn't have a problem staying in tune.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byBilly

    fromNew York, NY

    Is it possible to order the Jackson Rhoads JS32 Electric Guitar Black With White Bevel with a reverse headstock? If so how much is it? Thanks.

    Is it possible to order the Jackson Rhoads JS32 Electric Guitar Black With White Bevel with a reverse headstock? If so how much is it? Thanks.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Sales Agent for special order placement