Jackson JS22-7 Dinky AH SB

Absolutely fell in love with this guitar after taking the time to set it up when it arrived.

Firstly, the guitar pickups that come stock are okay. They are high gain, which is great for Metal, however, they are slightly muddy when you are using a lower tuning, otherwise they respond well with distortion, especially having a tube screamer before the amp.

I currently have a set of 10-59 d'addario nickel wound set on it right now tuned to Drop G#. The stock strings are not good unless you like a set of 9-52s, but it is just too floppy for even the standard 7-string tuning in my opinion. The default should really be 10-62, just like a baritone.

The finish on the body feels great, though it is a bit difficult to clean, and can catch finger marks easily. The neck feels very comfortable with the satin finish and low profile, even though I am not a shredder. Felt one spot of roughness on the neck but it wasn't hindering my playing.

I will be adding aftermarket hardware on this. Stock hardware is fine but I know this guitar can do better.

I have the guitar a couple of months now and i am happy to say that for what you pay you get a lot !

What amazes me the most is how they are able to produce something with that quality at this price range.
The guitar came in great condition and the set up was great, low action no buzz.
The are no sharp ends on the frets and the hardware overall is really good .
Tuners hold their tune just fine and the bridge is comfortable.
Didn't have any problems with electronics or grounding issues, the pick ups are pretty decent, not too muddy and they are quite "versatile" with a little eQ you get what you want.
As far as playability goes i find the neck really comfortable and the higher scale length is not as noticeable.

Of course its not the best guitar out there BUT for that kind of money you get A LOT of value.
if you like upgrading hardware and have the budget to spent on some new pickups bridge etc., this is the perfect workhorse.

I didn't really find any cons and didn't notice anything off with the instrument.

If you are looking for a cheap seven string guitar or you want to enter the realm of extended range guitars this is the guitar for you!

I bought this guitar simply to try something different, I had never owned a 7 string before this one and since I'm a fan of bands such as Korn and Deftones, I felt as though I could get some good use out of it. I was correct, the guitar has served me well, I've owned it for a year or so and it is still entirely fault free and still sounds as good as the day I bought it. It's not perfect of course, it's a cheap guitar so it's bound to have some of the standard problems many guitars in this price range have. It lacks any interesting features (I didn't expect any but I feel it's worth mentioning), when it arrived the fretboard was very dry (a bit of lemon oil fixed that issue), and the setup wasn't quite there. Besides that I have precisely zero complaints, it's a solid guitar, it sounds incredible considering the price, I've had no issues with tuning stability and it's given me the opportunity to play some of my favourite songs without ripping a hole the size of mars in my wallet. If you're considering this I would highly recommend it, really can't go wrong for the price.

For the money you get a perfectly usable 7-string instrument. Honestly, a very well made guitar from Jackson, considering the price. Perfect for someone who is looking to get into the extended range guitar world.

Pros:
*It almost works out of the box. Didn't need to do much besides replacing the factory strings, which is to be expected anyway. 052 is way too thin for a 7 string, something in the range of 060-064 is perfect for B standard.
*Very decent tuners and bridge. Stays in tune like a champ!
*Looks killer. Seriously!

Cons:
*The pickups are muddy. I would advise to replace at least the bridge pickup with something of a higher quality. This upgrade will probably cost as much as the guitar itself, but it's worth it.
*Scratchy frets and unfinished fret ends. This is not mandatory of course, more of a personal preference. #0000 steel wool and a quick filing job on the fret ends made the guitar much more enjoyable.

This is my first 7-string guitar after playing 6-strings for over 25 years. My main instrument has always been an Ibanez RG2570E, a flawless Japanese-built guitar that I’m deeply attached to. Naturally, I was curious how a more affordable, China-built instrument like the Jackson JS22-7 would compare.

To my surprise, the overall build quality is quite solid. While the fretwork could definitely be smoother, the guitar still feels sturdy and well-made. The stock high-gain humbuckers aren’t bad either—especially once I shape the tone using EQ, multiband compression, and amp sims. With the right tweaks, this guitar can sound absolutely amazing.

What’s more, I find myself reaching for the 7-string more often than expected. For anyone looking to step into the world of extended-range guitars without breaking the bank, I highly recommend giving the JS22-7 a try. It’s a true beast and a fantastic gateway into 7-string playing.

A side note, a locking tuners will be a game changer, so keep that in mind to have a better stability.