Jackson American Series DK Virtuoso 6-String 24-Fret Electric Guitar (Right-Handed, Satin Black)

Born in Southern California in 1980, Jackson was the first brand to embrace the needs of hard rock and metal virtuosos by providing instruments with feature sets that catered to high-velocity playing. Jackson has continued to revolutionize its high-performance craft over the last 40 years while dominating the metal landscape as the industry’s leading shred machine. The all-new Jackson American Series is the next chapter in Jackson’s storied legacy, marking the first made-in-Corona flagship product line for the brand.

Modern Guitar

Designed to inspire players around the globe, the American Series Virtuoso comes equipped with all the essential features demanded by today’s high-velocity players. The model starts with an alder body featuring a contoured ‘hand-shake’ heel to ensure ergonomic comfort during long sets.

Functional Characteristics

The five-piece multi-laminated caramelized maple/maple neck is bolted-on with graphite-reinforcement rods that provide rock-solid stability all the way up to the 24th fret and allow for more control, attack, and sustain. This also provides a uniquely attractive look and added strength to protect against warping from extreme temperature fluctuations. The ultra-fast 12 to 16-inch compound radius streaked ebony fingerboard with rolled edges is built from the get-go for easy chording and riffing near the nut and speedy scale runs as you move up the neck. Luminlay side dots ensure you always land on the right fret even on the darkest stages, while a heel-mount truss rod adjustment wheel allows for quick neck relief tweaks on the fly.

Solid Pickups

The HH pickup configuration features a Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 humbucking bridge pickup that roars with a heavy sound, sustain, rich harmonics, hot-rodded attitude, and a powerful low end, while the Seymour Duncan ‘59 SH-1N neck pickup radiates with glassy treble tone and scooped mids with clarity. Put these two together to create the ultimate versatility, capable of handling a wide spectrum of genres from country to blues to punk to metal. The intuitive control layout consists of a five-way blade switch, and dome-style knobs for volume and tone. The pickups are mounted to the body for increased resonance and vibration transfer, adding more punch and sustain to your sound.

Premium Feel

Other premium features include a Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo bridge system for reliable tuning stability throughout daring and aggressive playing theatrics, Gotoh MG-T locking tuners, and Dunlop dual-locking strap buttons. Designed with standout style in mind, the American Series Virtuoso comes with color-matched, bound pointy headstocks and black hardware.