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Jackson X Series King V KVXMG - Satin Black

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Poplar Body, Maple Neck, Laurel Fingerboard, Floyd Rose Trem, and 2 EMG Active Humbucking Pickups - Satin Black
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Speedy "V" with a Floyd Rose and 85/81 EMGs

The Jackson X Series King V KVXMG draws on a proud lineage rock and metal royalty. Its lightweight string-through poplar body and graphite-reinforced maple neck are well equipped for all shades of tonal tyranny. A 12"–16" compound fingerboard radius gives you wicked playability in any fret position. And active EMG 85/81 humbucking pickups — the consummate high-gain pickup set if there ever were one — deliver the pummeling attack and blistering heat your amps and modelers have been waiting for. Factor in a double-locking Floyd Rose Special trem system that twists and dives with the best of them, and with the X Series King V KVXMG from Sweetwater, you're well on your way to creating memorable rock and metal riffs.

Built for speed

Not many necks play faster than the King V KVXMG's graphite-reinforced maple neck with laurel fingerboard and 12"–16" compound radius. The radiused fretboard makes chords easier to form close to the nut and is flatter up the neck for faster lead lines. It also makes impossibly wide bends possible without fretting out. In other words, it's effortless to switch between rhythm and lead playing on the King V KVXMG. The fingerboard binding and shark fin inlays give this guitar an added dose of classic Jackson character.

Fine-tuned for aggressive playing

You have all the power and aggression you need with the Jackson X Series King V KVXMG. The combination of the poplar body, maple neck, and soulful string-through-body construction gives you a fully balanced tone you can sculpt any way you like. Active EMGs and a Floyd Rose Special trem system arm this guitar for true aggressioneering.

Active EMG 85/81 pickups make your amp scream

Jackson's King V KVXMG's active EMG humbuckers spit out enough heat to maximize your amp's gain, sustain, and harmonic content. At the bridge position, you get an EMG 81 ceramic pickup, which offers blistering output and still sings with a balanced tone. In the neck position, you'll find an EMG 85 alnico humbucker, which is voiced a little fatter and sweeter than the 81 and makes a more well-rounded option for rhythms. Master volume and tone controls give you total control over all three pickup positions.

Jackson X Series King V KVXMG Electric Guitar Features:

  • A rock and metal speed machine
  • String-through poplar body maximizes tone and sustain
  • Graphite-reinforced neck with scarf joint remains rock solid, even on the road
  • 12"–16" compound-radius laurel fingerboard plays comfortably in any position
  • Double-locking Floyd Rose Special tremolo twists and dives to the nth degree
  • Active EMG 85 (neck) and 81 (bridge) humbuckers supply massive modern tone
  • Shark fin inlays and a bound fingerboard add classic Jackson visual appeal

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape X Series King V
  • Body Material Poplar
  • Body Finish Satin
  • Color Black
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape Speed Neck
  • Neck Joint Neck-through
  • Radius 12"-16" compound
  • Fingerboard Material Laurel
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Sharkfins
  • Number of Frets 24, Jumbo Nickel
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.6875"
  • Nut Material Floyd Rose Special Locking
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Floyd Rose Special Locking Tremolo
  • Tuners Jackson Sealed Die-cast
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup EMG 85 Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup EMG 81 Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Nickel Plated Steel, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2916400568

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Great guitar/Great sound

I bought this almost a year ago and it has been working great. When it was delivered two strings were snapped but it was an easy fix. Other than that it was in great condition no scratches or chips. The sound is killer on both pickups. I'm running it through a peavey 6505+ and Marshall cab. 100% recommend this guitar. The staff in the company know their stuff and will definitely help you through every question you'll have!
Rated 4/5

Guitar was trash, SWEETWATER IS AWESOME

Upon unboxing the Jackson V there was obvious manufacture defects. Jackson/fender is not a quality instrument by any means. Tuners were not screwed in properly, delamination from fretboard and neck, multiple paint blemishes...the guitar was trash just by looking at. Ive bought better guitars for cheaper at pawn shops. Sweetwater customer service though made it right. On second go around, i got another albeit trash Jackson but thats not the point. Daniel Mendoza is awesome and made this transaction worthwhile. He helped me out to the point where i would definitely still buy from SWEETWATER for sure. There customer service is the best compared to other guitar stores. As for Jackson/fender...never again. Thank you Daniel and Sweetwater for helping me out and making this right. I will do with what i got and appreciate all that you have done for me
Rated 5/5

Metal Rock Monster

Love this guitar, the tone, the sound of the pickups, the triangle shape, the glossy black finish. It is a full-blown rock machine. I love this guitar. I am so lucky to own a house full of high-quality electric guitars. Jaykidd.
Music background: started taking guitar, lesson in 1968, still play everyday. Peace
Rated 5/5

Devastating

Not many nay sayers because this guitar is underrated. Matte black and built with everything you need for massive tone. Neck thru,emg 81+85,double locking tremolo and patented Floyd rose bridge. How it's so reasonable is beyond me. My Rhoades pro can't even compete. And to those that dog jackson- learn how to play and appreciate quality.
Music background: Metal/band/guitarist
Rated 5/5

Not much to say other than…

The guitar is a absolute beast of a unit, absolute chonk to it.
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