The Jackson King V is a Jackson electric guitar, currently around $369.99. Close alternatives include the ESP Tiger and the 1974 Fender Stratocaster USA. It pairs well with the Dumble Steel String Singer and the Marshall Bluesbreaker.
Jackson King V
Jackson · electric guitar
The Jackson King V is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, designed for guitarists who crave a bold and commanding presence. This electric guitar combines aggressive aesthetics with high-performance features, making it ideal for shredders and metal enthusiasts alike. A maple through-body neck ensures stability and sustain, while the ultra-smooth oiled back finish enhances playability. The bound ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and alumiloid sharkfin inlays offers a seamless playing experience, allowing you to navigate complex solos effortlessly. At the core of the King V's sound are the Seymour Duncan Distortion humbucking pickups, delivering a powerful and articulate tone that cuts through any mix. The three-way toggle switch provides versatile tonal shaping, while the Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo offers precision tuning stability and expressive dive-bombs. Complemented by sleek black nickel hardware, this guitar not only sounds great but looks the part of a true rock weapon. Whether you're unleashing blistering leads or laying down thunderous riffs, the Jackson King V stands as a symbol of sonic dominance, ready to take center stage in your musical journey.
- metal
- playability
- sustain
- attack
- definition
- stage
- lead
- mix
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Jackson King V is commonly used in
- Metal
- Rock
- Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Hard Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Progressive Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Jackson King V
Dumble Steel String Singer
Dumble
33% matchThe King V's sustaining, metal-voiced pickups find an unusual but legendary home in the Steel String Singer's liquid, organic Dumble tone.
Marshall Bluesbreaker
Marshall
30% matchThe Bluesbreaker's natural breakup gives the King V's sustaining, high-definition attack a warmer edge than its usual metal home.
Fender Prosonic
amplifier
30% matchInto the Prosonic's warm, responsive overdrive, the King V's sustaining, metal-voiced pickups have a genuinely unexpected amp voice to push into.
Blackstar HT Stage 100 Head MkII
Blackstar
17% matchJackson King V leans toward sustaining, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Gibson GA-50
Gibson
tonal matchWhere this leans bright, Gibson GA-50 answers back warm
Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp
Orange
tonal matchOrange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Orange Terror Bass
Orange
tonal matchOrange Terror Bass leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Orange Little Bass Thing
Orange
tonal matchRun Orange Little Bass Thing after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Pedals that stack with the Jackson King V
One Control Lingonberry Overdrive
One Control
19% matchLingonberry's warm, musical overdrive gives the King V's sustaining metal attack a bluesier, more responsive gain stage.
Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff
Electro-Harmonix
19% matchStack the King V's sustaining, metal-voiced pickups with the Green Russian's own smooth, gritty fuzz for serious weight.
Orange - Vintage Distortion
Orange
tonal matchWhere this leans bright, Orange - Vintage Distortion answers back warm
SolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchSolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive leans smooth right where the bright tone needs it
Behringer Chorus Symphony
Behringer
tonal matchWhere this leans bright, Behringer Chorus Symphony answers back smooth
Dunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo
Dunlop
tonal matchRun Dunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Pigtronix gamma drive
Pigtronix
tonal matchPigtronix gamma drive leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Dunlop Echoplex Preamp
Dunlop
tonal matchDunlop Echoplex Preamp leans smooth right where the bright tone needs it
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Dean VMNT Dave Mustaine
Dean
70% similarity“introduced after he moved to Dean in 2007, modeled on the Jackson King V but with sharper, more angular lines”
Ibanez SLM10 Scott LePage Signature
Ibanez
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Ibanez Iceman Electric Guitar
electric guitar
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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ESP Tiger
Esp
94% similaritysimilar tone character
1974 Fender Stratocaster USA
Fender
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Fender American Telecaster Black "Sendero Luminoso"
Fender
94% similaritysimilar tone character
ESP Custom V Red Sparkle
Esp
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Ibanez Universe
Ibanez
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Dean ML "Dean From Hell"
Dean
94% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Jackson King V (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Jackson King V?+
The closest matches in character are the ESP Tiger, the 1974 Fender Stratocaster USA, the Fender American Telecaster Black "Sendero Luminoso". Budget picks: Dean Michael Schenker Signature V. Boutique upgrades: Dean VMNT Dave Mustaine, Ibanez SLM10 Scott LePage Signature, Ibanez Iceman Electric Guitar.
What pairs well with the Jackson King V?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Dumble Steel String Singer, Marshall Bluesbreaker, Fender Prosonic — The King V's sustaining, metal-voiced pickups find an unusual but legendary home in the Steel String Singer's liquid, organic Dumble tone..
How much does the Jackson King V cost?+
Around $369.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).