Jackson Dinky

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Jackson Dinky
Manufacturer Jackson Guitars
Period1986-present
Construction
Body typeSolid
Neck jointBolt-on
Woods
BodyAlder, Basswood
NeckMaple
FretboardEbony, Rosewood, Maple
Hardware
BridgeLocking tremolo, Fixed String-Thru
Pickup(s) H-H, H-S-S
Colors available
White, Black, Transparent Red, Transparent Blue, Transparent Black, Silverburst
A dark blue Jackson Dinky with a Reverse Headstock and Tune-O-Matic style fixed bridge (as opposed to the far more common Floyd Rose tremolo system), 2005 Jacksondkmgt.jpg
A dark blue Jackson Dinky with a Reverse Headstock and Tune-O-Matic style fixed bridge (as opposed to the far more common Floyd Rose tremolo system), 2005

The Jackson Dinky is a Superstrat-style double-cutaway electric guitar built by Jackson Guitars. [1] The "Dinky" is named for its slightly smaller than normal (7/8) body size. Usually fitted with a two humbucker pickup configuration, some models also include single-coil pickups and/or just one bridge humbucker. The fretboard can be made out of ebony, rosewood and more recently maple, or rock maple, with 24 jumbo frets and is always built with a bolt-on neck. Most of the guitars have a Floyd Rose original or licensed tremolo, and a locking nut to help maintain stable tuning. Some Dinkys have hardtail, or String-Thru bridges. The Jackson Dinky is usually preferred by players of hard rock and heavy metal.

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The models

The Dinky is the most common Jackson in production today with over 15 variants on the current market. These are below arranged in the series that they are given by Jackson Guitars.

USA Select series

There is only one Dinky in this series: the DK1. It has an Alder body and a maple bolt-on neck. The 24-fret fingerboard is ebony. The bridge is a Floyd Rose original double-locking two-point tremolo. This model has two Active humbucking pickups at the neck and bridge position, both of EMG make. This is the only current US-made Dinky, and is a production model made by Custom Shop luthiers. Retail price range is between $1,800–$2,400 USD depending on Paint Scheme.

Pro series

DK2 with the standard "Hockey Stick" 6-inline headstock & custom truss rod cover. JacksonDK2customtrussrodcover.jpg
DK2 with the standard "Hockey Stick" 6-inline headstock & custom truss rod cover.

The Pro series has seven Dinkys, all variants of the base model: the DK2. The DK2s are made from alder with a maple bolt-on neck. The fingerboard is Rosewood with 24 frets. The DK2 model has three Seymour Duncan pickups; two are single-coil, the third (the bridge) is a humbucker. Variants include:

Pro series Artist Signature

There are three Dinkys in this series and each of the Pro Series Artist Signature models puts an individual spin on the basic Dinky design.

MG series

The MG series features three Dinkys. The DKMG features an arch top Alder body. Flame Maple veneer tops on translucent colors are available on later models, and maple bolt-on neck with a reverse headstock. The 24-fret fingerboard is made from rosewood with Jackson's trademark Mother-Of-Pearl "Piranha Tooth" inlays and also features a bound neck. The earlier DKMG has two passive EMG-HZ humbuckers with an active boost control. The newer models consist of active EMGs 81 and 85. The DKMG has two variant models:

A similar variant of this is the DXMG which had a non arched basswood body (as of 2006, previous years used alder) and alternative pickups (EMG-HZs) without the boost. But its DX designation makes it part of the X-Series, with neck/headstock binding and pickups differentiating it from a DX10D. Early model DXMGs were made in Japan, and made from alder, while later models (after 2006) were made in India and has basswood body. DXMGs are now discontinued.

X series

There is one Dinky model in the X series: The DKXT. The DKXT has an arch top basswood body with a bolt on maple neck. The rosewood fingerboard has 24 frets. The pickups are EMG; passive humbuckers. The DKXT features Through-Body Strings bridge.

Performer Series

The performer series were produced prior to the Fender takeover. This range includes the Jackson RR7, a seven-string Randy Rhoads design. Fully loaded having 3 pickups, one with reverse headstock (PS-4), 24 frets and floyd rose tremolos. PS-1, PS-2 and PS-4 have Alder solid body, and PS-3 has Poplar body (as seen at official catalogs). It is a great choice to get off the cheaper basswood guitars. All models have maple neck and rosewood fretboard. The Performer series were built early in Korea and later moved to Japan.

JS series

There are nine Dinkys in the entry level JS series

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References

  1. "Best Jackson Dinky Guitars: Buying Guide". Guitar Space. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2024.