Head to head

Jackson X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS vs Jackson X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS

They are closely matched on paper, so the differences are in the detail. Below, every specification we hold for both instruments is lined up, with the 2 rows that actually differ marked out.

Jackson

X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS

Cobalt Blue

The same double-locking Dinky, in the finish you can take to a function gig

8.3/105.0 (3)

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Jackson

X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS

Neon Green

A double-locking Floyd Rose and a compound radius, in the loudest finish Jackson makes

8.3/105.0 (6)

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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 X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS8.3
Jackson X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS8.3

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Specification by specification

Jackson X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS compared with Jackson X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS
	X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS	X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS
Brand	Jackson	Jackson
Model	X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS	X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS
Finish	Cobalt Blue	Neon Green
Instrument	Electric guitar	Electric guitar
Fretline score	8.3 / 10	8.3 / 10
Value for money	9 / 10	9 / 10
Amazon rating	5.0 / 5 (3)	5.0 / 5 (6)
Price	$300 - $500	$300 - $500
Type	Electric guitar	Electric guitar
Body	Dinky solidbody with sculpted shredder heel	Dinky solidbody with sculpted shredder heel
Body wood	Poplar	Poplar
Neck joint	Bolt-on, 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	Laurel	Laurel
Radius	12"-16" compound (304.8-406.4 mm)	12"-16" compound (304.8-406.4 mm)
Frets	24	24
Fret size	Jumbo	Jumbo
Nut	Floyd Rose Special locking	Floyd Rose Special locking
Nut width	1.6875" (42.86 mm)	1.6875" (42.86 mm)
Bridge	Floyd Rose licensed Jackson double-locking tremolo	Floyd Rose licensed Jackson double-locking tremolo
Tuners	Jackson sealed die-cast	Jackson sealed die-cast
Neck pickup	Jackson single-coil	Jackson single-coil
Bridge pickup	Jackson high-output humbucking	Jackson high-output humbucking
Configuration	HSS	HSS
Electronics	Passive	Passive
Controls	Volume, tone	Volume, tone
Switching	5-position blade	5-position blade
Orientation	Right-handed	Right-handed
Skill level	Intermediate, Advanced	Intermediate, Advanced
Styles	Metal, Rock, Prog, Punk	Metal, Rock, Prog, Punk
In the box	—	—

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.