Jackson DK2M '08 Review

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Jackson DK2M '08 has been rated by 245 musicians.

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Overall Rating 4.64

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Features 4.6

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Quality 4.59

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Reliability / Value 4.69

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Jackson DK2M '08 Specs

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  • Body Shape: Soloist  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 25-1/2"  
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  • Body Construction: Double cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Alder  
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  • Finish: Gloss  
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  • Binding: Black  
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  • Neck Shape: Standard  
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  • Neck Joint: Bolt-on  
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  • Neck Wood: Maple  
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  • Fingerboard Radius: Compound 12"-16"  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Maple  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: MOTO Shark Fin  
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  • Number of Frets: 24  
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  • Nut Width: 1.6875" (1-11/16")  
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  • Locking Nut: Yes  
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  • Tuners: Die-cast  
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  • Bridge: Floyd Rose  
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  • Hardware: Black  
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  • Fret Size: Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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Have you seen and heard this guitar in action? If you did, then you know that it's well worth the price. Jackson created a great sounding guitar, which DK2M '08 certainly is. Not only it sounds well, but also performs and handles really nice. Another must-have from Jackson!

Every now and then a new guitar is made and it becomes a best seller, and Jackson's DK2M '08 aims for that very title, as it offers some great features at a competitive price. Most musicians feel that Jackson did a great job in achieving this, so you may be sure that this guitar has a lot to offer, should you choose it to be your guitar of choice.

Jackson's DK2M '08 is a guitar that will amaze you with its clean sound and defined tone. Plug it into a decent amp and you will sound great out of the box. Tweak the tone a bit more and you'll be having fun in no time, playing full of inspiration with such a great tone. DK2M '08 handles well with many kinds of different music genres, and is easy to get used to.

Just by looking at Jackson's DK2M '08 you can tell that this instrument is something special. Beautiful finish tells the story of extraordinary craftsmanship of Jackson. Action is superb, and easily adjustable. The first time you pick up DK2M '08 and play it, you will notice that this is a top quality guitar. Hardware is no exception; it is carefully chosen and will last you for a long time.

DK2M '08 is both durable and reliable, and it will stand the test of time whilst still performing and looking great as it did when it was brand new. Jackson is a renown guitar manufacturer that has knowledge and experience when it comes to building quality musical instruments, so you should rest assured that DK2M '08 is the right choice.