Detail 01
26–28 inch multi-scale
Two scale lengths are used on the same fingerboard.
Product detailSKU #1500000270262
JacksonX Series Dinky Arch Top DKAF8 MS 8-String Multi-Scale Electric Guitar Stained Mahogany
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Designed as an eight-string multi-scale electric guitar, the DKAF8 MS places 26-inch and 28-inch scale lengths on one fingerboard. Jackson describes that arrangement as improving playing comfort, string tension, and intonation. A mahogany arched-top body joins a bolt-on, graphite-reinforced maple neck, while the 12–16-inch compound-radius laurel fingerboard carries 24 jumbo frets. Two uncovered 8-string blade humbuckers route through a three-way toggle with master volume and tone controls; staggered individual saddles accommodate the two scale lengths.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Eight-string players who want two scale lengths across one fingerboard.
- Players seeking individual staggered saddles designed around a multi-scale layout.
- Electric-guitar setups using two passive 8-string blade humbuckers and straightforward master controls.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a six-string guitar.
- Buyers needing a case 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
Each saddle is staggered to accommodate the two scale lengths.
Detail 03
Graphite-reinforced bolt-on maple neck
The one-piece maple neck is bolt-on and includes graphite reinforcement and a scarf joint.
Detail 04
Three-way toggle; master volume and tone
The dual pickups are controlled by a three-way selector, one volume control, and one tone control.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A case is sold separately.
- 02Confirm that you want an eight-string, 26–28-inch multi-scale instrument.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many strings does the DKAF8 MS have?
It is an 8-string electric guitar.
02What is its scale range?
It uses a 26–28-inch multi-scale design.
03Are the pickups active?
No. The dual uncovered 8-string blade humbuckers are passive.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 24
- Number of Strings
- 8-string
- Scale Length
- Multi-scale 26-28 in.
8 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Laurel Radius: Compound 12-16 in. Fret size: Jumbo Number of frets: 24 Inlays: Side position markers Nut width: 2.16 in. (55 mm) Pickups Configuration: HH Neck: Uncovered 8-String Blade Humbucking Bridge: Uncovered 8-String Blade Humbucking Brand: Jackson Active or passive pickups: Passive Series or parallel: Parallel Controls Control layout: Master volume, tone Pickup switch: 3-way Hardware Bridge type: Fixed Bridge design: Staggered Individual Saddles Tuning machines: Die-cast sealed Color: Black Other Number of strings: 8-string Special features: Electronics, Multi-scale design Case: Sold separately Country of origin: Indonesia
- Bridge Type
- Fixed
- Color
- Black
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Body Material
- Solid wood
- Body Shape
- Double cutaway
- Body Type
- Solid body
- Neck Wood
- 1-piece Maple
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Tier
- new
- Source Id
- site51500000270262
- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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