Built to ignite your metal journey, the Jackson JS Series JS22 Outcaster delivers blazing speed, comfort, and sonic aggression in one fierce package. Designed with the modern shredder in mind, it offers a killer combo of style and substance that’s ready to roar straight out of the box.
The Outcaster's 12"-16" compound radius bound amaranth fingerboard provides smooth low-end chord work and effortless high-end soloing, while 24 jumbo frets and a sculpted neck heel offer seamless access to the upper register—perfect for unleashing scorching leads with precision and ease.
Loaded with dual high-output Jackson humbuckers, this axe delivers the crushing, saturated tones that define the Jackson sound—perfect for heavy riffing and screaming solos. With straightforward volume and tone controls, dialing in your signature tone is fast and focused. The fixed Jackson hardtail bridge ensures rock-solid tuning stability and exceptional sustain, no matter how aggressive your playing gets.
With over four decades of metal authority behind it, the JS22 Outcaster continues Jackson’s legacy of crafting performance-driven guitars at an unbeatable value. Whether you’re hitting your first power chord or flying through a solo, this guitar is your ticket to stage-ready tone and relentless metal energy.
Features
- Poplar body
- Bolt-on maple neck
- 12”-16” compound radius bound amaranth fingerboard
- 22 jumbo frets
- High-output Jackson® humbuckers
- Single volume and tone control
- Jackson's hardtail bridge
- Black hardware
Specifications
BODY
- Body Material: Poplar
- Body Shape: Surfcaster™
- Body Finish: Gloss
NECK
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Construction: Bolt-On with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
- Neck Finish: Natural Satin
- Neck Profile: Not Specified
- Scale Length: Not Specified
- Fingerboard Material: Amaranth
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" to 16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Not Specified
- Nut Material: Black Plastic
- Nut Width: 1.6875"
- Position Inlays: White Dot
- Side Dots: White
- Truss Rod: Dual-Action with Wheel
ELECTRONICS
- Neck Pickup: Jackson® High-Output Humbucking
- Bridge Pickup: Jackson® High-Output Humbucking
- Pickup Configuration: HH
- Controls: Volume, Tone
- Switching: 3-Position Blade
Position 1: Bridge Pickup
Position 2: Bridge and Neck Pickups
Position 3: Neck Pickup
HARDWARE
- Bridge: Jackson® Hardtail
- Tuning Machines: Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast
- Control Knobs: Dome-Style
- Hardware Finish: Black
- Pickup Covers: Black
- Switch Tip: Black
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)