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A Quick Look at 10 New Pro Series Dinky Models

By Morgan Brunner

January 26, 2017

For 2017, Jackson introduces a variety of all-new Pro Series Dinky models, including a collection of HSS configured DK3’s. Several DK2’s are also now available in several new finishes.

Here’s a quick look at 10 new Dinky offerings:

Pro Series Dinky™ DK3

The all-new Pro Series Dinky™ DK3 features an ash body, one-piece bolt-on maple neck with scarf joint and graphite reinforcement rods, a 12”-16” compound radius ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and offset dot inlays, and a convenient thumbwheel truss rod butt adjust.

This new HSS configured model features a JB™ TB-4 humbucking bridge pickup for  revved up warm and aggressive harmonics, balanced with the perfect mix of sustain and distortion. It’s the ideal complement to the all-new Strat® SSL-6 single-coil middle and neck pickups, which add sparkly tones and glassy cleans for a versatile sound that can take you from blues to metal.

The beauty and detail of the wood is captured in this Natural Ash finish.

Pro Series Dinky™ DK3M

The Pro Series Dinky™ DK3M features an alder body and a maple fingerboard and the same new HSS pickup configuration as the DK3 —a JB™ TB-4 humbucking bridge and all-new Strat® SSL-6 single-coil middle and neck pickups.

This model is available in a Pitch Black satin finish, that as you can see, picks up interesting hues under the lights.

Pro Series Dinky™ DK3QM

Another new model is the DK3QM, which adds a quilt maple top to the alder body. Available in Chlorine Burst, this guitar features a matching Jackson 6-in-line pointed headstock and a maple fingerboard with 12″-16″ compound radius.

The DK3Qm also offers the HSS pickup configuration with a JB™ TB-4 humbucking bridge and all-new Strat® SSL-6 single-coil middle and neck pickups.

 

Pro Series Dinky™ DKA7M

The seven-string DKA7M has a 26.5” scale length and features an arch top ash body, bolt-on maple neck with smooth hand-rubbed urethane gel back finish and rock-solid graphite reinforcement, 12”-16” compound radius maple fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and offset dot position markers, and an ultra-convenient thumbwheel truss rod butt adjust.

This metal machine is powered by volcanic direct mount dual Seymour Duncan humbucking pickups—Full Shred SH-10b 7 (bridge) and Full Shred SH-10n 7 (neck)—and can be tweaked and refined with its master volume and tone dome knob controls and three-way toggle switch. And hey, check out that awesome kill switch!

Other features include a Jackson HT7 string-through-body hardtail bridge, Planet Waves® Auto-Trim die cast locking tuners, Dunlop dual-locking StrapLok® retainers, black hardware and 3×4 (3 over, 4 under) AT-1 headstock.

Available in an understated, yet sophisticated Natural finish.

Pro Series Dinky™ DKA8M

The eight-string DKA8M Dinky™ has a 28” scale length and features an alder body with arched top, bolt-on maple neck with smooth hand-rubbed urethane gel finish and rock-solid graphite reinforcement, 12”-16″compound radius maple fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and an ultra-convenient thumbwheel truss rod butt adjust.

This monster machine is equipped with dual direct mount humbucking pickups— Seymour Duncan® Nazgûl (bridge) and Seymour Duncan® Sentient (neck) —and can be tweaked and refined with its single volume and tone speed knob controls, three-way toggle and a killer, momentary kill switch for stutter effects.

Other features include Jackson HT8 string-through-body hardtail bridge, Planet Waves® Auto-Trim die-cast locking tuners, Dunlop dual-locking StrapLok® strap retainers, black hardware and 4×4 (4 over, 4 under) AT-1 headstock.

Available in a bright, bold and speedy-looking Satin Orange Blaze.

Pro Series Dinky™ DK7

The 25.5”-scale 7-string Pro Series Dinky™ DK7 offers fine features such as an okoume body with a rosewood top, bolt-on maple neck with smooth hand-rubbed urethane gel back finish and rock-solid graphite reinforcement, 12”-16” compound radius fully bound ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and offset dot inlays, ultra-convenient neck butt-end truss rod adjustment wheel and reverse Jackson 7-in-line headstock.

Direct mount Seymour Duncan® Nazgûl (bridge) and Seymour Duncan® Sentient (neck) power the DK7, which is also equipped with a recessed Floyd Rose® 7-string double-locking tremolo bridge and Dunlop dual-locking StrapLok® retainers.

Available in Natural Rosewood with black hardware, this envy-inducing beauty is a must have for every collector.

Pro Series Dinky™ DK7Q HT

The DK7Q HT features an alder body with a quilt maple top, bolt-on maple neck, 12”-16” compound radius fully bound ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and offset dot inlays,  ultra-convenient thumbwheel truss rod butt adjust, Seymour Duncan humbucking pickups and a Jackson® HT7 string-through-body hardtail bridge.

This 7-string stunner is available in Chlorine Burst with a matching 7-in-line Jackson reverse headstock.

Pro Series Dinky™ DK2

Jackson has also added two new finishes — Granite Crystal and Satin Desert Sage — to this model featuring an alder body, plus a new Natural finish that features an okoume body.

Specs include a graphite-reinforced bolt-on maple neck (with a hand-rubbed urethane gel back finish) and wrap-around heel, 12″-16″ compound radius ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and offset white dot inlays, white neck and headstock binding and convenient thumbwheel truss rod butt adjust.

A pair of direct mount Seymour Duncan humbucking pickups—JB™ TB-4 (bridge) and ’59 SH-1N (neck)—power this axe, with master volume and tone controls and five-way blade switching to tweak and refine tone, and a recessed Floyd Rose® double-locking tremolo system for tuning stability.

Pro Series Dinky™ DK2QM HT

Featuring similar attributes as the DK2, the Pro Series Dinky™ DK2QM HT adds an elegant quilt maple top to the alder body, and has a maple fingerboard.

This eye-catching amethyst gem is available in Transparent Purple Burst with a matching headstock. Beautiful and fierce, this DK2 also features direct mount Seymour Duncan humbucking pickups—JB™ TB-4 (bridge) and ’59 SH-1N (neck), a Jackson HT6 string-through-body hardtail bridge and Dunlop dual-locking StrapLok® retainers.

Pro Series Dinky™ DK2 LH

Southpaws, this one’s for you! Jackson is offering a new left-handed version of the Pro Series Dinky™ DK2, featuring an alder body in a classic and sleek Gloss Black finish.

Specs include a graphite-reinforced bolt-on maple neck (with a hand-rubbed urethane gel back finish) and wrap-around heel, 12″-16″ compound radius ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and offset white dot inlays, white neck and headstock binding and convenient thumbwheel truss rod butt adjust.

A pair of direct mount Seymour Duncan humbucking pickups—JB™ TB-4 (bridge) and ’59 SH-1N (neck)—power this axe, with master volume and tone controls and five-way blade switching to tweak and refine tone, and a recessed Floyd Rose® double-locking tremolo system for tuning stability.