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Shred in ergonomic comfort and style with the Jackson X Series Dinky Arch Top DKAF8 MS. A high-performance evolution of the electric guitar, this 8-string multi-scale model unlocks the possibilities of an instrument by accommodating two scale lengths on one fingerboard, thus enhancing overall playing comfort while improving tension and intonation.

The DKAF8 MS features a 26-28" multi-scale length, mahogany body with an arched top, one-piece bolt-on maple neck with graphite reinforcement and scarf joint, 12-16" compound radius laurel fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and offset dot inlays, Jackson die-cast tuners and 4x4 AT-1 headstock.

Dual Jackson uncovered 8-string blade humbucking pickups power this metal beast and can be shaped by a three-way toggle switch and single volume and tone controls. To help improve intonation, the guitar has been equipped with Jackson designed individual bridge saddles, staggered to accommodate for the two scale lengths. Case sold separately.

Jackson X Series Dinky Arch Top DKAF8 MS 8-String Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Stained Mahogany
Jackson X Series Dinky Arch Top DKAF8 MS 8-String Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Stained Mahogany
Jackson X Series Dinky Arch Top DKAF8 MS 8-String Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Stained Mahogany
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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: Double cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Body wood: Mahogany, arched top
  • Body finish: Satin
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Slim
  • Neck wood: 1-piece Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: Multi-scale 26-28 in.
  • Truss rod: Dual-action
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fretboard
  • Material: Laurel
  • Radius: Compound 12-16 in.
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Side position markers
  • Nut width: 2.16 in. (55 mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Uncovered 8-String Blade Humbucking
  • Bridge: Uncovered 8-String Blade Humbucking
  • Brand: Jackson
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Staggered Individual Saddles
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast sealed
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 8-string
  • Special features: Electronics, Multi-scale design
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: Indonesia

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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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3.33

3 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

This thing rips
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  1. Flat Sound1
  2. Fret Buzz1
  3. Volume knob way too close to the pickup.1
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  1. Experienced3
Pros
  1. Fun To Play3
  2. Solid Electronics2
  3. Good Feel1
  4. Good Pick Up1
  5. Good Tone1

Reviewed by 3 customers

  • Good guitar but dont buy it from guitar center.

    2

    submitted8 months ago

    byNick

    fromSt. Louis Missouri

    The guitar plays well and sounds good but dont buy it here.

  • This thing rips

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byColin

    fromFlorida

    This thing sounds so good through any of my plugins. I play in drop D1 tuning, and the scale length allows me to get that low of tuning on factory size strings (74s I believe.)

  • Not bad

    3

    submitted5 years ago

    byJoe

    fromColorado

    Nice guitar but not having a taper to the body is a huge oversight. Unless slung way low it digs into my forearm.

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  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byCole

    fromundisclosed

    I play heavy metal and lots of distortion, would that be a problem with this guitar, I had an Ibanez and the pickups with heavy distortion would sound muddy and I don't want that again

    I play heavy metal and lots of distortion, would that be a problem with this guitar, I had an Ibanez and the pickups with heavy distortion would sound muddy and I don't want that again

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This guitar will sound good with heavy distortion

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked bycole

    fromundisclosed

    i like to play high gain deathcore so i just wanted to make sure the pickups would work well with that and not sound muddy

    i like to play high gain deathcore so i just wanted to make sure the pickups would work well with that and not sound muddy

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar would be a good choice for playing this style of music. The pickups should work well and would not sound muddy.