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Jackson’s X Series Scott Ian King V is a signature 6-string electric guitar fit for thrash metal royalty! Starting off with a maple-topped nyatoh body, the X Series Scott Ian King V boasts a through-body maple neck for singing sustain and cutting clarity. Whether you’re crunching out old-school thrash riffs or modern metal brutality, you’ll be sure to love how the rosewood fingerboard’s 12-16-inch compound radius and jumbo frets unlock effortless playability from the first fret all the way up to the 22nd. Beyond that, Scott’s custom Jackson High-output Humbucking pickups cover just about every high-gain tone in the book, with an aggressive edge, tight lows, and defined highs. Top it all off with a rock-solid Floyd Rose Special Double-locking tremolo, and it all adds up to a killer signature Jackson that can hang with the best of them.





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A neck built for speed





If you’re looking to tackle some of Scott Ian’s iconic thrash metal licks, a high-performance neck like the one found on the Scott Ian King V is a must! This guitar’s graphite-reinforced maple neck is carved into a thin “U” style ? a favorite shape among Sweetwater’s metal aficionados that facilitates quick dynamic shifts around the neck and technical ferocity. Plus, the rosewood fingerboard’s 12-16-inch compound radius naturally conforms to the contour of your hand when you’re chugging out low-position power chords, with a bend-enhancing flat feel as you creep up into the higher register.





Serial ICJ2315950


Serial ICJ2315950


Dual Jackson High-output humbuckers Bring the Noise





Considering Scott regularly uses his X Series signature models up on stage, designing the X Series Scott Ian King V with a set of top-quality humbuckers was a top priority. Thankfully, his uncompromising dedication to brutal thrash tone paid off ? a pair of Jackson High-output humbuckers deliver a vast array of searing high gain tones, with exceptional clarity across all six strings. Whether you’re unleashing rapid-fire low-tuned riffs or screaming solos, these hard-hitting pickups perform well outside their weight class!





Jackson X Series Scott Ian King V Electric Guitar Features:


Custom spec’d by thrash metal legend Scott Ian of Anthrax


Nyatoh body in an aggressive Jackson “V” shape for effortless upper fret access


Highly figured flame maple top enhances note-to-note clarity ? ideal for high-gain applications


Graphite-reinforced maple neck with a neck-thru joint for superior sustain and resonance


Sleek rosewood fingerboard with oversized Pearloid Sharkfin inlays


22 jumbo frets in a 12-16-inch compound radius for comfort at the bottom of the neck and high-performance at the top


Recessed Floyd Rose Special Double-locking tremolo allows for crashing dive bombs and wild vibrato with maximum tuning stability


Dual Jackson High-output humbucking pickups unleash fiery high-gain tones with excellent balance