Jackson JS22 DKA Electric Guitar, Natural Oil

The Jackson JS Series Dinky Arch Top JS22 DKA is a right-handed solidbody electric guitar designed for players who want a straightforward, performance-focused instrument. Its double-cutaway Dinky body provides access across the full 24-fret fingerboard. The Natural Oil version uses a nato body with an arched top and hand-rubbed oil finish.

This model suits guitarists building a first electric setup as well as players seeking an affordable backup or practice instrument. A pair of Jackson high-output humbucking pickups provides a full, direct electric-guitar voice with reduced hum compared with single-coil pickup designs. The three-way toggle switch, master volume, and master tone controls keep pickup selection and sound shaping simple.

The JS22 DKA is built around a bolt-on maple speed neck with graphite reinforcement and a scarf joint. Its bound amaranth fingerboard uses a 12-inch to 16-inch compound radius, which is flatter higher on the neck. Combined with 24 jumbo frets, this layout supports chord work, bends, and lead playing across the neck.

A synchronized two-point fulcrum tremolo bridge gives the player a way to add controlled pitch movement. Jackson sealed die-cast tuners and the angled pointed headstock complete the tuning hardware. The guitar is factory strung with nickel-plated steel strings in .009-.042 gauges.

For a complete playing setup, pair the JS22 DKA with a suitable guitar amplifier, instrument cable, and any preferred accessories such as a strap, stand, or protective bag. Its passive HH pickup layout works with typical guitar amps, pedals, and amp-modeling systems. The black hardware, white neck binding, and pearloid sharkfin inlays give it a distinctly Jackson-styled appearance.

Key Features

• Nato Arched-Top Body: Natural Oil model uses nato with an arched top.
• Jackson HH Pickups: Two ceramic-magnet humbuckers provide selectable neck, bridge, or combined tones.
• Compound-Radius Fingerboard: 12-inch to 16-inch radius supports varied playing positions.
• 24 Jumbo Frets: Extends the playing range across a 25.5-inch scale.
• Graphite-Reinforced Maple Neck: Bolt-on speed neck construction adds structural reinforcement.
• Two-Point Tremolo: Synchronized fulcrum bridge enables expressive pitch modulation.

Design & Installation

The JS22 DKA combines a hand-rubbed oil-finished nato body with a one-piece maple neck, white neck binding, and an amaranth fingerboard. Its arched-top Dinky shape is paired with pearloid sharkfin position inlays and all-black hardware. The pointed 6-in-line headstock and Jackson neck plate complete the instrument's recognizable visual design.

As a passive electric guitar, the JS22 DKA is ready to connect to a guitar amplifier or compatible effects and amp-modeling setup with an appropriate instrument cable. The tremolo bridge, truss rod adjustment at the nut, and .009-.042 string set should be set up or adjusted carefully when changing string gauges or tuning. A case, gig bag, strap, amplifier, and cable are not listed among the confirmed included items.