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Summer NAMM 2017: Jackson bolsters X Series with affordable fan fret Dinky and stoptail Kelly guitars

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By Michael Astley-Brown published 13 July 2017

Heavily armed six-, seven- and eight-strings on the way

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SUMMER NAMM 2017: Jackson has announced three nicely priced additions to its mid-priced X Series: a pair of fan-fret Dinkys and a natural-finished Kelly stoptail.

With price tags around the £600 mark, the seven- and eight-string Dinkys are among the most affordable fan-fretters on the market, while the Kelly strips away the Floyd Rose and the finish of its predecessor to produce a straight-ahead rock machine.

Head on through the gallery for a closer look at each model.

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Jackson X Series Dinky Arch Top DKAF7 MS

Jackson X Series Dinky Arch Top DKAF7 MS

PRESS RELEASE: Shred in ergonomic comfort and style with the Jackson X Series Dinky Arch Top DKAF7 MS.

A high-performance evolution of the electric guitar, this 7-string multi-scale model unlocks the possibilities of an instrument by accommodating two scale lengths on one fingerboard, thus improving overall playing comfort while improving tension and intonation.

Features a 25.5”-27” multi-scale length, mahogany body with an arched top, one-piece bolt-on maple neck with graphite reinforcement and scarf joint, 12”-16” compound radius dark rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and offset dot inlays, dual Jackson uncovered 7-string blade humbucking pickups, three- way toggle switch and volume and tone controls, Jackson designed individual bridge saddles that are staggered to accommodate for the two scale lengths, Jackson die-cast tuners and AT-1 4x3 (four on top, three on bottom) headstock.  

Available in Stain Mahogany with black hardware.

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Jackson X Series Dinky Arch Top DKAF8 MS

Jackson X Series Dinky Arch Top DKAF8 MS

PRESS RELEASE: Shred in ergonomic comfort and style with the Jackson X Series DinkyTM Arch Top DKAF8 MS.

A high-performance evolution of the electric guitar, this 8-string multi-scale model unlocks the possibilities of an instrument by accommodating two scale lengths on one fingerboard, thus improving overall playing comfort while improving tension and intonation.  

Features a 26"-28" multi-scale length, mahogany body with an arched top, one-piece bolt-on maple neck with graphite reinforcement and scarf joint, 12"-16" compound radius dark rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and offset dot inlays, dual Jackson uncovered 8-string blade humbucking, three-way toggle switch and volume and tone controls, Jackson designed individual bridge saddles that are staggered to accommodate for the two scale lengths, Jackson sealed die-cast tuners and AT-1 4x4 (four on top, four on bottom) headstock. 

Available in Stained Mahogany with black hardware.  

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Jackson X Series Kelly KEXT

Jackson X Series Kelly KEXT

PRESS RELEASE: Armed with a slab top, electrifying angular shape and lightning-fast neck, the X Series Kelly KEXT models exude metal sophistication, while also delivering massive sound and reliable performance at an exceptional value.

Features include lightweight and resonant basswood body-wings with a mahogany top, one-piece through- body maple neck with graphite reinforcement and scarf joint, 12"-16" compound radius dark rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and pearloid sharkfin inlays, a pair of volcanic Jackson high-output humbucking pickups, master volume and tone controls, three-way toggle switch and a Jackson radius compensated TOM-style bridge with an anchored tailpiece.  

Available in Natural Mahogany with gold hardware and single-ply white binding along the body, neck and Jackson pointed 6-in-line headstock.  

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Michael Astley-Brown
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Mike has been Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com since 2019, and an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict for far longer. He has a master's degree in journalism from Cardiff University, and 15 years' experience writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as 20 years of recording and live experience in original and function bands. During his career, he has interviewed the likes of John Frusciante, Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Matt Bellamy, Kirk Hammett, Jerry Cantrell, Joe Satriani, Tom DeLonge, Radiohead's Ed O'Brien, Polyphia, Tosin Abasi, Yvette Young and many more. His writing also appears in the The Cambridge Companion to the Electric Guitar. In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock as Maebe.

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