Jackson Kelly JS32 in Viola Burst finish. Demo and review. Playing through various Guitar Rig 5 patches. $269 on Amazon! amzn.to/2hq9vtb www.maxxxwell.com
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@commonsensehill3726 жыл бұрын
I just bought this guitar... it's a very good purchase. It sounds great. I recommend it to anyone who wants a quality sound at an affordable price. Not to mention it is a beautiful piece.
@LFC-Star4 жыл бұрын
I've one too and to fix the neck dive just hold the guitar at an angle. It's got a really powerful angry tone to it especially with distortion..
@ArdavanKhoshkhoo4 жыл бұрын
Good for beginners?
@Cian35173 жыл бұрын
@@ArdavanKhoshkhoo dont get a guitar at this price get a squire or smth
@ArdavanKhoshkhoo3 жыл бұрын
@@Cian3517 oh i didn't get the jackson, i bought an ibanez rg370dxgp1 instead and i love it
@omarsharif9273 жыл бұрын
How does it feel in a classic v position when its played.
@state13673 жыл бұрын
I just bought this guitar because of this video, it is by far the best purchase I have ever made.
@GuitarMAXMusic3 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear!
@garcemac4 жыл бұрын
Good to see younger Max was still looking out for value for money. I love this guy.
@necrogirl6667 жыл бұрын
amazing bicep.
@skxj3 жыл бұрын
Great video The JS necks are great and this is why the JS series plays as well as they do. The poplar wood is decent and really comes alive with high output pickups the X2N for example is real nice.
@P4nzerk937 жыл бұрын
Good review! Its nice to hear the pickups really sound awesome for stocks. I ordered the white dinky with maple fretboard yesterday.
@GuitarMAXMusic7 жыл бұрын
Enjoy it!
@user-vb2of3qi2v7 жыл бұрын
Do you like it? I just got a rhoads and I love it. I have some upgraded pickups that I am thinking about puting in it, but honestly the stock crv2 pickups are so badass that I probably wont ever switch them out.
@P4nzerk937 жыл бұрын
Yeah its a good guitar. I changed the pups to a cheap dragonfire screamers and the sound is really good for shredding and metal. There is minor string buzz and I actually had to change the guitar and the new one still had the same flawed paint coatings (minor too) In the end depending on what im playing I may choose it over my RR5rf despite the prices (300e - 1300e)
@user-vb2of3qi2v7 жыл бұрын
I have a pair of dragonfire screamers in a washburn of mine. I really like them alot, especially for the price. They are underrated pickups. Good luck with the stringbuzz. Mine had fret buzz when I first bought it, switched out the strings to a high gauge and adjusted the neck... now it sounds and plays perfect. Thanks for responding to my quesiton, have a good one man.
@piRaufasertapete8 жыл бұрын
Nice Video! I always really like your reviews. You talk about the important stuff and then give an impression about playability and general sound. Keep em coming if you have time for it!
@sawbonesquad48762 жыл бұрын
I've had a killer time playing this baby so far. Just got one 3 weeks ago. Gonna swap out the pickups down the road but the NECKS are killer. Yes. No fret issues like other cheap guitars!
@AmarothEng3 жыл бұрын
A small addition: got myself the Warrior and that one is balanced very well without any neck dive whatsoever.
@AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken846 жыл бұрын
Just got this exact same guitar and it's awesome! Just wanted to mention an alternative solution to the neck dive issue that you were talking about. What I did was I took my Levy suede strap off my Les Paul and put it on the Jackson. The material will grip your shirt and it stays balanced. Hope that helps people who are considering this great guitar!
@draganm78235 жыл бұрын
Gr8 playing as usual and very good advise, pointing out the importance of balance and the placement of the strap botton for the neck strap position on this guitar that makes the neck dive but Max gives a solution for an easy fix. 👍
@eternallyscreaming1696 жыл бұрын
The necks for the js are beautiful I highly recommend
@grippen32733 жыл бұрын
I had a kelly years ago loved it and regret selling it. I've got this one coming in this sunday. Very excited. Love the video's bro!
@riddo97597 жыл бұрын
4:12
@iranee55976 жыл бұрын
Caveman Ridgo life saver
@nhannyheil69344 жыл бұрын
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@GoblinToeTickler673 жыл бұрын
thanks bro
@piRaufasertapete7 жыл бұрын
I just got my JS32 Dinky with maple fretboard and a floyd rose. I will repaint the body with a blue/white crackle finish and may put a Jeff Beck trembucker in it. The neck is awesome!
@bc454irocz894 жыл бұрын
On guitar centers website the satin black has a relocated top strap lock by the neck plate but the viola burst one is like yours on top
@Dude_Guyman4 жыл бұрын
I just got the flat black one delivered yesterday, and the strap lock is still on the top side. The Jackson site also showed it on the back...but it is not. I don't find it to dive too bad though. My problem with it is the 25.5 scale (I prefer 24.7) but otherwise it is very nice.
@bc454irocz894 жыл бұрын
@@Dude_Guyman mine gets here tomorrow! I like the 25.5 scale and its the only explorer that has it
@Dude_Guyman4 жыл бұрын
@@bc454irocz89 Yeah, mine was a gift. I would have never bought a 25.5" myself. If yours is like mine though, you should love it! The nut cut, fret work and all that were very good on mine. No finish flaws or neck pocket cracks, lose switches/knobs or any of the usual things to grief you on a new guitar. Pickups seem above average for a cheaper guitar. Tuners are 'meh' (as usual) very tight/stiff (may break in with time, a drop of oil, and a good spinning), but functional.
@bc454irocz894 жыл бұрын
@@Dude_Guyman i just bought the js32tq black dinky and i can agree with you. It's very well constructed, albeit out of cheap lightweight wood. I decided I want the kelly so I'm going to play them both then return one. The pickups are actually not bad. The neck pocket and setup was spot on perfect. Im impressed by the workmanship but the cheap woods are reflected in the price. My 2002 warlock was $200 back then and has a horrible neck pocket but also has way better wood. So the construction has improved but not the materials.. Lightweight bodies and fake rosewood, the maple on the neck is very cheap tho. But I'm impressed for the cost very happy
@migadepancito7 жыл бұрын
Is this good for like black sabbath, some led zepp, some nirvana, and metallica, megadeth, dio, etc...??
@willhunt89227 жыл бұрын
Cool Blue more so than other genres
@GuitarMAXMusic7 жыл бұрын
This guitar would be perfect for those bands you listed.
@rdubby11026 жыл бұрын
Dude I use this at church you can play anything.
@DannyGadish5 жыл бұрын
yes especially megadeth because marty Friedman played a jackson kelly
@darklight48153 жыл бұрын
Dang you really have had this kelly for a while...most excellent..I want it.
@6Four6Films6 жыл бұрын
Good review and nice playing!!
@philiplombardo2496 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review dude! Useful information and good demonstration of the guitar... and yeah LOL I just ordered one 👍🎸🎶 ROCK!
@blackfender1006 жыл бұрын
I have an older version of that guitar.I have 2 Entwistle dark star pickups in it.It is a screamer. Good review Max
@user-vb2of3qi2v7 жыл бұрын
Great video man!! You really know how to make a video that people want to watch. Glad I saw this one, I subscribed. Looking forward to your future videos. Keep kicking ass!
@Axess-sv8nq5 жыл бұрын
Might be grabbing one in the Fall when I'm done with the payments on my 4 other guitars and amps. ;-)
@omarsharif9273 жыл бұрын
Got the Rhoads JS today these guitars are great.
@zackwatson7556 ай бұрын
Watching this in 2024 - just ordered a black one
@graygunter8483 жыл бұрын
I got mine yesterday had to drill hole between the screws on the neck plate to mount the strap button fixed the neck dive. Checked all frets are level lol gj china polished the frets new strings lower the action little and plays great. Also this guitar is light and the neck is great on it. I mean for 300$ you cant beat it got a duncan distortion laying in my box o junk imma put in it. Jusy wanted something that felt different than my 1989 peavey tracer superstrat.
@phillipholt95616 жыл бұрын
Max I am having a hard time finding the classical guitar that you reviewed and I really want to buy that guitar. I like it better than the cordoba
@Lerppasd78 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, great video! I'm really a beginner in playing the guitar and I've been practicing a little with my brother's old Stagg, and I was thinking about buying my own new guitar. Is this guitar good for beginners? Is it easy to play (like how high are the strings from the neck and stuff like that)? If someone could answer would be greatly appreciated! Also I kindly take any recommendations for other good beginner guitars, preferably in the price range of 200-350 euros. And yeah, I mostly want to play metal music, power and progressive metal so nothing too heavy.
@CJ_YT.7 жыл бұрын
Leevi you can adjust how high the strings are , the word for how high / low they are is a action, and yes , I think this would be a pretty awesome upgrade for what you've been playing .
@Lerppasd77 жыл бұрын
heythereFuckyou Thanks for the reply dude, but you're a bit late =D I didn't get this guitar tho, I got the Ibanez RG421, and I'm pretty happy with it =)
@ArdavanKhoshkhoo4 жыл бұрын
Did you get it? Im about to buy my first guitar how is it for a complete beginner?
@patrickshannon45162 жыл бұрын
They are great quality for 250 you can't beat this it's intermediate to professional quality
@coolcarp21877 жыл бұрын
I know this video came out a while ago but this vid was done well
@needthecoast3 жыл бұрын
Great review. Sweet guitar 🎸
@srinivaskumar615 Жыл бұрын
Awesome as usual sir. Do a demo of a JS32 King V
@orpheusmarkroy52283 жыл бұрын
Is this guitar better for playing death metal or other extreme metal and modern metal
@murraybaillie59733 жыл бұрын
What a stacked lad!!!
@validationboy6 жыл бұрын
Dry ass fretboard you got there. Not many ppl know this, but with Jackson Guitars, the very best thing you can do for your fretboard is put petroleum jelly on it and let it sit for 10mins, then wipe it off. Your fretboard will NOT be greasy. It will feel like gold when you are done. Ive been doing it on my Dinky and my 99 Rhoads V for decades.
@KingJTheGr8 Жыл бұрын
Can you do a comparison video of a budget Jackson Kelly vs a more expensive Jackson Kelly?
@alejandrooamadoo49288 жыл бұрын
Really great review man , keep it up👏👏
@alanhernandez35826 жыл бұрын
Can you also play some types of rock in this guitar (Audioslave, Placebo, Red Hot )?, I mean , like some cleaner tones from time to time? by the way, awesome review.
@randy02104 жыл бұрын
Alan Hernandez Its like buying a ESP M-2 and play some pop music. No, this is a guitar made for metal or heavy music, clean doesn’t sound as good as a let’s say Strat or Les Paul.
@worldeconomicforum72103 жыл бұрын
Its sounds good clean imo. But if there's a specific tone you want. You can probably change/upgrade the pickups.
@tyreekmurillo45248 жыл бұрын
why can't jackson make non tremolo guitars with hardtail bridges? tune of matic bridges are uncomfortable
@raze10127 жыл бұрын
You do realize that a non tremolo bridge, hard tail, is pretty much going to be a tune o matic in some way unless it's string through.
@keveb47247 жыл бұрын
raze 101. He's meaning a fixed bridge like an Ibanez RG421 rather than the string through bridge on this
@EcstasyJesus5 жыл бұрын
Hardtails are literally the most uncomfortable bridge style there is what are you on lmao
@josesampaioramos34377 жыл бұрын
Very informative and good review! i´d like tho buy this model but i don´t likde the bridge, at least on les pauls; how does it feel on this guitar? is it confortable or should i buy another model? thank you!
@GuitarMAXMusic7 жыл бұрын
I think this really is a great model to get if you don't want a floyd rose style bridge. This stays in tune so well and is easy to re-string, plus very comfortable to play!
@karrazaki897 жыл бұрын
I have the same bridge on a Shecter SGR and they have greattuning stability
@theoriginaltard43612 жыл бұрын
I just inherited a Kelly from a band member of my grandpas band and I am trying to find optimal strings for it, I play mostly pantera stuff and groove metal style and trash metal style stuff
@GuitarMAXMusic2 жыл бұрын
Rockin' grandpa!
@AreYie93ae7 жыл бұрын
im considering buying a kelly but i wonder if its all comfortable playing with it sitting on a chair. i can see the upper protruding wing kinda gets in a way with your hand. any kelly owners here?
@GuitarMAXMusic7 жыл бұрын
I've found that if you're sitting down with the guitar on your left leg, it's incredible comfortable and actually balances better than most guitars. I've never felt that the upper wing was in the way at all.
@iranee55976 жыл бұрын
MaxxxwellC question what is the best metal guitar I could buy for under 350$?
@rdubby11026 жыл бұрын
It’s one of the most comfy guitars I’ve played
@santanajackson61606 жыл бұрын
The wing is like an arm rest . trust me the kelley is the shit . its my next all time favorite guitars next to the BC Rich bich
@krveprisednik4723 жыл бұрын
Beauty guitar.
@InTheSh85 жыл бұрын
So even the neck from the js11 dinky is identical in build quality (fret-material and so on) apart from having a different radius and only 22 frets?
@nickdawg135 жыл бұрын
Andreas Nold no lol he said for all js32’s
@exzettraofficial37175 жыл бұрын
Could this be a good “glam” guitar too? I’m thinking like Paul Stanley or something?
@GuitarMAXMusic5 жыл бұрын
Yep, totally!
@alexcorona4 жыл бұрын
You mean disco 😂
@nathanwebster98515 жыл бұрын
If you had a choice to pick only 1 out of marshall code halfstack line 6 firehawk 1500 or fender champion to play at a talent show at a fair what ones recomended
@travisharris67643 жыл бұрын
I assume you have to drill out the strap button to put a neck bolt through it?
@metalh99344 жыл бұрын
han solo rocks dude
@patrickshannon72874 жыл бұрын
Ok I saw the Marshall's in the back but what kind of effects pedals are you using? Anything? Sounds good.
@BuyestFan5 жыл бұрын
Isnt this JS32T because it doesn't have floyd rose? Or whats difference with 32 and 32t?
@GuitarMAXMusic5 жыл бұрын
Yes! The 32T is a hard tail, no trem. The 32 has the floyd.
@BuyestFan5 жыл бұрын
@@GuitarMAXMusic You know If the floyd models stays tuned on these cheaper guitars?
@HesheR828 жыл бұрын
I got this guitar and not sure if I should put in emg 81/60 or use the stock pickups and install seymour duncan blackout modular preamp ? still keep bit of passive tone with some active overlay. I'm torn lol I think the Jackson's pickups sound great. any input ? have you since swapped out the stock jackson high outputs?
@GuitarMAXMusic7 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late reply, but yes I eventually swapped out the pickups for a pair of DiMarzio Chris Broderick signature pups. Sounds great, but I agree the stock pickups really weren't that bad at all.
@HesheR827 жыл бұрын
MaxxxwellC I ended up modding with emg 80/60 1 killswitch 1 artec passive 5 tone knob shielded sounds like a beast
@ttt_official6 жыл бұрын
Is this guitar perfect for beginner
@GuitarMAXMusic6 жыл бұрын
Actually, no. For a beginner, I would recommend a guitar that does not have a Floyd Rose style bridge. A hardtail or string-through bridge is much easier to tune and change strings on, and less frustrating for a beginner. But this same style of guitar is available like that. Just look for a Jackson Dinky JS32T.
@ttt_official6 жыл бұрын
Guitar MAX Okay thanks for the info, it just the fact I like Jackson guitar models.
@ttt_official6 жыл бұрын
Guitar MAX What about the Jackson JS32T Rhoads is that that great for beginner?
@WillShorts552 ай бұрын
5:35 how do you get that tone ?
@chrstopherthomas69526 жыл бұрын
Cool. I just ordered one of those. You look different with your hair gone or up in the hat.
My friend wants to learn to play guitar and he wants one that looks pretty cool and I suggested this model. He is only wanting to learn so he can pick up women😂so he wants me to teach him how to solo. I play bass way more and honestly find guitar pretty easy to play because I can produce so many notes by tapping. It is quite easy as tapping on a guitar takes the same force as simply pressing the string down on a bass so when I tap it's loud and pretty clean sounding but I cannot shred haha. Hopefully this guitar works well for him
@GuitarMAXMusic7 жыл бұрын
This guitar would be a great choice. It plays easy and looks metal. They have them on sale right now on amazon! I just put a link in the description box. I almost want to get a second one!
@ghostface91714 жыл бұрын
6:17 where can I learn to do that?
@alexcorona4 жыл бұрын
Ugandan Knuckles Click link in bio, he makes videos on playing.
@shawndrizzae8 жыл бұрын
hey What guitar Amp did you use in this video?...
@txq22705 жыл бұрын
Marshall lol
@comandanteThales7 жыл бұрын
Good demonstration, I would like to know the weight of the guitar! I'm from Brazil and I've already looked at your specifications on several websites and I did not find anything referring to the Peso! Could you help me by speaking your weight, even if it's more or less
@bc454irocz894 жыл бұрын
ive seen 7lbs 2oz to 7lbs 10 oz
@christ90765 жыл бұрын
Seriously...I'm sure I can speak for most of the rational and honest guitarist out there...but am I deluded by saying 'Max' could make a random fallen branch off any particular type of tree with just enough cotton thread for one string sound awesome!! Please feel free to let me know if I need medication...!?
@sajibchowdhury42596 жыл бұрын
@MaxxxwellC Would you recommend me Kelly JS series over Kelly X series??? I've fallen for the shape.
@GuitarMAXMusic6 жыл бұрын
Actually I'd recommend the X over the JS. I had an X series Warrior and it was fanastic! Wish I still had it!
@sajibchowdhury42596 жыл бұрын
Thanks man for replying quick. Now I need to increase my budget X series.
@nathanwebster32265 жыл бұрын
Your also a body builder right
@rmmva5 жыл бұрын
His guitar is called a Jackedson 💪
@stefan_ceausu5 жыл бұрын
Can You put that kind of lever that makes elephant sounds on IT?
@01theyounggun5 жыл бұрын
You mean a floyd rose?
@kleenklyine7 жыл бұрын
hey man, how do you do that thing you did at 5:10 at the beginning it sounds really awesome
@GuitarMAXMusic7 жыл бұрын
Sorry man, I'm not sure what you're talking about.
@GIOO-M6 жыл бұрын
MaxxwellC probably he's talking about slide
@codcade6 жыл бұрын
Good first guitar?
@GuitarMAXMusic6 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@ceciliarifo7867 жыл бұрын
its brown or Red ?
@GuitarMAXMusic7 жыл бұрын
Sort of a redish brown. Like a dark, red terracotta. It's called Violin Burst.
@johngray54775 жыл бұрын
This or King V?
@blackfender1006 жыл бұрын
My strap button is on the back on mine.Of course if you were playing mine it would sound better. instead of better pickups I wish I had your hands LOL
@Anonymous-wx6cb6 жыл бұрын
Shred!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@slipknotdarkmetal4 жыл бұрын
What effect are you using on tapes?
@jaydinbreen84764 жыл бұрын
I'd say he's using delay and reverb for the cleans and leads. Then amp distortion maybe with an overdrive on dirty and leads.
@today_what Жыл бұрын
5:59
@patrickshannon72874 жыл бұрын
It sounds great but all of us may not be able to afford that rig you're playing through
@Robert-goose18 жыл бұрын
How much did it cost?
@P4nzerk937 жыл бұрын
The JS series costs 299 euros pretty much everywhere, its been said to be really good for the price.
@GuitarMAXMusic7 жыл бұрын
You can get them on Amazon right now for 269.99 with free shipping. Exact color and everything. I put a link in the description box!
@mrfakovmrfako5245 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for guitar review, but difficult to hear, low playing skills ,too much noises and false notes, thanks
@jesterraj7 жыл бұрын
hey u still get the Kramer?
@GuitarMAXMusic7 жыл бұрын
From my Kramer Striker video? Nah, sold that years ago. Good guitar though.
@jesterraj7 жыл бұрын
Yea but the striker i got has small frets.....tryin to sell it
@GuitarMAXMusic7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, mine had sort of medium frets, but it still played well.
@jesterraj7 жыл бұрын
Boi i got yamaha an d frets bigger that d kramer an is a cheaper guitar....sounds an play better just no Floyd rose
@txq22705 жыл бұрын
U need color grading on ur vid bro
@esligarcia58307 жыл бұрын
Song at 4:34?
@aaronwilliams79884 жыл бұрын
Definitely became more humble
@jacobwestminster28107 жыл бұрын
Do the inlays look cheap?
@GuitarMAXMusic7 жыл бұрын
No, they look nice.
@jacobwestminster28107 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the quick reply!
@lamborgatti-47836 жыл бұрын
Jacob Westminster well for me I have an slx and they have much better inlays but I also have the same kelly in the vid and they still look pretty
@nathanwebster98515 жыл бұрын
Gave you thumbs down cant even answer any of my questions
@nickdawg135 жыл бұрын
Nathan Webster do you seriously expect him to be answering questions still on a video from 2016, you’re not too sharp are you
@adamjacobs55434 жыл бұрын
What a gay color
@zerothehero26283 жыл бұрын
Hilarious. I was just thinking earlier, "Who even uses gay as an insult nowadays?"