Head to head
Jackson JS Series Dinky JS11Q vs Jackson X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS
The short answer is that they sit in different price brackets (Under $300 against $300 - $500), and the pickup layouts differ (HH against HSS). Below, every specification we hold for both instruments is lined up, with the 20 rows that actually differ marked out.
JS Series Dinky JS11Q
Transparent Red, Austin Bazaar bundle without amplifier
The same JS11Q in red — but check what is in the box before you choose
X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS
Cobalt Blue
The same double-locking Dinky, in the finish you can take to a function gig
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Score profile
Six editorial axes, overlaid. Where one shape sits outside the other, that is where the instrument gains ground.
- Jackson JS Series Dinky JS11Q6.8
- Jackson X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS8.3
Scores are Fretline editorial ratings on a 1-10 scale. They are our own assessment and are not supplied or endorsed by Amazon or by any manufacturer.
Specification by specification
| JS Series Dinky JS11Q | X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Jackson | Jackson |
| Model | JS Series Dinky JS11Q | X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS |
| Finish | Transparent Red, Austin Bazaar bundle without amplifier | Cobalt Blue |
| Instrument | Electric guitar | Electric guitar |
| Fretline score | 6.8 / 10 | 8.3 / 10 |
| Value for money | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Amazon rating | — | 5.0 / 5 (3) |
| Price | Under $300 | $300 - $500 |
| Type | Electric guitar | Electric guitar |
| Body | Dinky solidbody | Dinky solidbody with sculpted shredder heel |
| Body wood | Poplar | Poplar |
| Top | Quilted art-grain veneer | — |
| Neck joint | Bolt-on speed neck, scarf joint with graphite reinforcement | Bolt-on, scarf joint with graphite reinforcement |
| Neck wood | Maple | Maple |
| Scale length | 25.5" (648 mm) | 25.5" (648 mm) |
| Fingerboard | Amaranth | Laurel |
| Radius | 12" (305 mm) | 12"-16" compound (304.8-406.4 mm) |
| Frets | 22 | 24 |
| Fret size | Jumbo | Jumbo |
| Nut | Black plastic | Floyd Rose Special locking |
| Nut width | 1.6875" (42.86 mm) | 1.6875" (42.86 mm) |
| Bridge | Synchronised fulcrum tremolo | Floyd Rose licensed Jackson double-locking tremolo |
| Tuners | Die-cast | Jackson sealed die-cast |
| Neck pickup | Jackson high-output ceramic humbucking | Jackson single-coil |
| Bridge pickup | Jackson high-output ceramic humbucking | Jackson high-output humbucking |
| Configuration | HH | HSS |
| Electronics | Passive, ceramic magnets | Passive |
| Controls | Volume, tone | Volume, tone |
| Switching | 3-way toggle | 5-position blade |
| Orientation | Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Skill level | Beginner | Intermediate, Advanced |
| Styles | Metal, Rock, Punk, Prog | Metal, Rock, Prog, Punk |
| In the box | Gig bag, Clip-on tuner, Strap, Instrument cable, Picks, Austin Bazaar instructional DVD | — |
A marked row is one where the two differ. A highlighted cell is the stronger figure where one can be judged objectively. Empty cells are specifications the manufacturer does not publish — never estimates.
Which one should you buy?
Computed from the specifications and our editorial scores for these two instruments only. It is not a general ranking.
Best value
Jackson X Series Dinky DK3XR HSSHighest editorial value-for-money score of the instruments compared.
Most versatile
Jackson X Series Dinky DK3XR HSSHighest editorial versatility score, backed by pickup layout and switching.
Most comfortable
Jackson X Series Dinky DK3XR HSSHighest editorial comfort score: neck profile, radius and body ergonomics.
Best for beginners
Jackson JS Series Dinky JS11QStrongest overall score among the instruments we rate as beginner-friendly.
Best for rock
Jackson X Series Dinky DK3XR HSSStrongest overall score among the instruments suited to rock.
Best for metal
Jackson X Series Dinky DK3XR HSSStrongest overall score among the instruments suited to metal.
Best for the studio
Jackson X Series Dinky DK3XR HSSBuild and tone scores combined, with credit for tuning-stability hardware that matters when tracking.
Scores are Fretline editorial ratings on a 1-10 scale. They are our own assessment and are not supplied or endorsed by Amazon or by any manufacturer.
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