While I wouldn’t personally recommend getting a 7-string guitar as a first instrument if it inspires someone to play, then who am I to dissuade anyone from going extended range for their first? The Jackson JSS22-7 DKA Dinky HT is a 7-string guitar firmly at the beginner end of the price spectrum, making it great for those who want to add one to their collection without spending loads, or if you want your first instrument to be capable of emulating 7-string guitar heroes like Tosin Abasi, Stephen Carpenter, Misha Mansoor, and Ola Englund.
There’s not a huge amount of competition at this price point, because a 7-string is a pretty specific type of guitar. The Jackson we’re looking at today costs in the region of $199.99/£239 and there are similar offerings from ESP and Ibanez that are only slightly more expensive than this model. There’s no question it’s an absolutely bonkers price for what you get, but is it any good? Let’s find out.
