Detail 01
26–28-inch multi-scale
Two scale lengths are used across the fingerboard.
Product detailSKU #1500000263545
JacksonX Series Dinky Arch Top DKAF8 Multi-Scale 8-String Electric Guitar Gloss Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Jackson’s DKAF8 MS is an eight-string electric built around a 26- to 28-inch multi-scale fingerboard. The design uses two scale lengths, with staggered individual saddles made to accommodate them; the multi-scale layout is intended to improve playing comfort, tension, and intonation. Its mahogany arched-top body joins a graphite-reinforced, bolt-on one-piece maple neck, while the 12- to 16-inch compound-radius laurel fingerboard carries 24 jumbo frets. Two uncovered Jackson eight-string blade humbuckers are controlled by a three-way toggle, master volume, and tone.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Eight-string playing that uses a 26- to 28-inch multi-scale layout.
- Changing between two blade humbuckers with a three-way toggle during a song.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who require a six-string guitar.
- A purchase that requires a case to be supplied with the guitar.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Staggered individual saddles
The fixed bridge saddles are arranged to accommodate the multi-scale lengths.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a right-handed eight-string instrument.
- 02A case is sold separately.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What pickups does the DKAF8 MS use?
It has two uncovered Jackson eight-string blade humbuckers.
02How many frets are on the guitar?
It has 24 jumbo frets.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
6 detailsPickups & controls
- Active or Passive Pickups
- Passive
- Pickup Switch
- 3-way
- Neck
- Uncovered 8-String Blade Humbucking
- Pickup Configuration
- H
- Control Layout
- Master volume, tone
- Bridge
- Uncovered 8-String Blade Humbucking
8 detailsPlayability
- Fret Size
- Jumbo
- Radius
- Compound
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Nut Width
- 2.16
- Number of Frets
- 24
- Number of Strings
- 8-string
- Scale Length
- Multi-scale
- Neck Shape
- X series
15 detailsBody & build
- Joint
- Bolt-on
- Bridge Type
- Fixed
- Color
- Black
- Bridge Design
- Staggered Individual Saddles
- Body Material
- Mahogany
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Body Type
- Solid body
- Inlays
- Dot
- Neck Wood
- 1-piece Maple
- Fingerboard Material
- Laurel
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Body Style
- Double cutaway
- Body Shape
- Double cutaway
- Tuning Machines
- Die-cast
- Neck Finish
- Gloss
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✕ Sold separately
4 detailsOther
- Special Features
- Electronics, Multi-scale
- Configuration
- HH
- Series or Parallel
- Parallel
- Truss Rod
- Standard
