Head to head

Jackson X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS vs Traveler Guitar EG-1 Deluxe

The short answer is that the pickup layouts differ (HSS against H), and the scale lengths are not the same (25.5" against 24.75"). Below, every specification we hold for both instruments is lined up, with the 21 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)

See it on Amazon Read the full analysis

Traveler Guitar

EG-1 Deluxe

Gold-Top

A full 24.75-inch scale in a guitar that fits in an overhead locker

6.3/105.0 (2)

See it on Amazon Read the full analysis

As an Amazon Associate we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through our links, at no additional cost to you. We do not publish prices, because Amazon prices change constantly and a stale figure helps nobody. Follow the link for the current price and availability.

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
Traveler Guitar EG-1 Deluxe6.3

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

Jackson X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS compared with Traveler Guitar EG-1 Deluxe
	X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS	EG-1 Deluxe
Brand	Jackson	Traveler Guitar
Model	X Series Dinky DK3XR HSS	EG-1 Deluxe
Finish	Cobalt Blue	Gold-Top
Instrument	Electric guitar	Electric guitar
Fretline score	8.3 / 10	6.3 / 10
Value for money	9 / 10	7 / 10
Amazon rating	5.0 / 5 (3)	5.0 / 5 (2)
Price	$300 - $500	$300 - $500
Type	Electric guitar	Electric guitar
Body	Dinky solidbody with sculpted shredder heel	Compact single-cutaway with carved top, headless
Body wood	Poplar	African mahogany
Neck joint	Bolt-on, scarf joint with graphite reinforcement	Bolt-on
Neck wood	Maple	Mahogany
Scale length	25.5" (648 mm)	24.75" (629 mm)
Fingerboard	Laurel	Black walnut
Radius	12"-16" compound (304.8-406.4 mm)	15.75" (400 mm)
Frets	24	21
Fret size	Jumbo	Jumbo
Nut	Floyd Rose Special locking	—
Nut width	1.6875" (42.86 mm)	1.63" (41.4 mm)
Bridge	Floyd Rose licensed Jackson double-locking tremolo	Chrome tune-o-matic roller bridge
Tuners	Jackson sealed die-cast	In-body chrome closed-gear tuners
Neck pickup	Jackson single-coil	—
Bridge pickup	Jackson high-output humbucking	Full-size nickel-covered humbucker
Configuration	HSS	H
Electronics	Passive	Passive
Controls	Volume, tone	Volume, tone
Switching	5-position blade	—
Weight	—	4 lb 4 oz (1.93 kg)
Orientation	Right-handed	Right-handed
Skill level	Intermediate, Advanced	Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Styles	Metal, Rock, Prog, Punk	Rock, Blues, Indie, Pop, Punk
In the box	—	Custom gig bag included

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.