Jackson DK2M

The Jackson DK2M is a superstrat variant of the Dinky line of electric guitars made by Jackson Guitars, specifically the Pro Series. It was introduced in January 2006, and is currently Jackson's top import seller. It's full name is the Jackson Pro Series DK2M Dinky (Model #291-1005). It is currently manufactured in Japan, using bolt-on neck construction. Scale length is 25.5”. The DK2M has a 2007 MSRP of $857-999, depending on finish. Street price ranges from $600-700. A molded case is optional.

Body

The DK2M uses an alder body in the classic Soloist/Dinky shape, with a bevel in the bottom horn cutaway. The back of the body in the neck pocket area is scalloped for easier access to the higher frets. No pickguard is used, as the controls are rear loaded.

Neck

The neck is constructed of rock maple, utilizing a scarf joint to orient the Jackson 6-In-Line Pointed Headstock back at a 12 degree angle. The Compound 14” to 16” Radius fretboard is unfinished maple, has 24 jumbo nickel frets, and uses black Delrin sharkfin shaped inlays. An overhang is used for the last fret. The fretboard and headstock are bound in black, with white dot sidemarkers. Specifications for the Floyd Rose style locking nut is a width of 1-11/16”. Factory installed NPS strings are used, in gauges.009, .011, .016, .024, .032, and .042

Electronics

Pickup configuration consists of two genuine Seymour Duncan humbuckers: a TB-4 JB at the bridge, and an SH-2N Jazz at the neck. The pickups are connected to rear-mounted controls consisting of a shared volume dome knob and a tone dome knob, with a 3-Position Blade selector switch below the knobs. A 1/4" mono audio cable jack is bottom mounted on the body, which is secured with a black plastic football plate.

Hardware

The double locking bridge is a Floyd Rose licensed Jackson Low Profile JT580 LP Double Locking 2-Point Tremolo, mounted in a routed recess. The headstock utilizes Die-Cast Jackson Tuners. These parts, and the other minor bits (strap buttons, knobs) are coated in black chrome.

Finishes

The DK2M is available in nine different standard finishes for the body, with three price levels. Those colors in the MSRP $857 range consist of Black, Cobalt Blue, Inferno Red, and Snow White. The MSRP $928 is reservered for the finishes of Transparent Black, Transparent Blue and Transparent Red, which cover a flame maple veneer on the body. Finally the highest priced range of MSRP $999 consists of two swirl finishes: Crimson Swirl and Eerie Dess Swirl.

On all finishes the headstock is natural, with the Jackson logo in a black decal.