Jackson KE3 '08 Review

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Jackson KE3 '08 has been rated by 121 musicians.

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Overall Rating 4.58

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Features 4.49

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Quality 2.31

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Reliability / Value 4.58

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Jackson KE3 '08 Specs

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  • Body Shape: Explorer  
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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: Single cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Alder  
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  • Finish: Gloss  
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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 14"-16"  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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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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  • 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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  • Neck Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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Jackson just can't get tired of making great guitars! KE3 '08 is another fabulous instrument that deserves and gets the highest grades! There's little to be wished for, if anything, with this great sounding instrument. A job well done by Jackson!

This guitar is fitted with all the features you could possibly wish for, for a playing style that goes with this kind of instrument. Carefully chosen features leave no guitar player's desire unfulfilled, which makes Jackson's KE3 '08 an extremely well featured guitar with which you'll be thoroughly pleased. Highest grades for KE3 '08's features!

KE3 '08 is a guitar that looks great and feels great while playing. Top quality finish is what gives KE3 '08 its expensive look and totally great feel while playing. Action is great and easily adjustable and top quality hardware will not let you down. Jackson's reputation grows with KE3 '08 guitar. This guitar is definitely worth keeping.

KE3 '08 is one of the finest in its class. Jackson created a guitar that is both durable, and a guitar that performs well in studio, on stage and while rehearsing/practicing. Quality hardware and finish are a guarantee that this instrument will last long and serve you well, if you take the usual care for your instrument, as you should.