electric · double-V
King V
| Maker | Jackson |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Type | electric · double-V |
| Introduced | 1980s |
| Price | USD 1099.99 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1980 |
| Status | current |
The Jackson King V is a symmetrical double-cutaway V built for fast playing, and it has become one of the brand's defining outlines.
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Why it matters
The King V began as a player-commissioned design and ended up as a permanent part of Jackson's catalogue, which is why it carries the slim necks and flat fingerboard radii the company is known for. Sitting between the more extreme Rhoads shape and the superstrat models, it works for rhythm as well as lead playing. Players who want a V that balances on the leg tend to gravitate to this outline.
Note
Dave Mustaine-commissioned symmetrical double-cutaway V.
Specifications
- Scale length: 647.7 mm (25.5 in)
- Neck shape: unknown
Before you buy
- The body shape needs a shaped case or bag
- Tremolo and hardtail versions behave differently on stage
- Specs vary across the range, so confirm pickups and bridge on the exact model
Other opinions
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Taylor Danley · 2025-03 · 267,421 views
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Taylor Danley puts one of Jackson's least expensive King V models through its paces.
Jackson Guitars · 2013-12 · 116,047 views
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Jackson's own short demo of the JS32T and JS32 King V models.