The sleek offset poplar body and bolt-on maple neck provide a rock-solid foundation, while the 12”-16” compound radius bound amaranth fingerboard allows for easy chording and fret-out free soloing. 22 jumbo frets.
Oozing with attitude, the Surfcaster comes loaded with high-output Jackson humbuckers, ready to pump out the thick, saturated distortion tones that built the Jackson legacy. Simplicity reigns with a single volume and tone control on this six-string model. The Surfcaster also comes equipped with a Jackson’s robust hardtail bridge to keep tuning stable and setup perfect.
For over 40 years, Jackson has been pushing the boundaries of metal guitar design while keeping quality high and prices affordable. The new JS Series Surfcaster continues that tradition, offering unbelievable Jackson tone and playability at an entry level price – the perfect way for aspiring shredders to get started on their metal journey. Step into the fire and unleash your riffs with the JS Series JS22 Surfcaster from Jackson.
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
Poplar Body
Poplar is a softer wood that offers a meaty, resonant tone with a distinguished upper midrange tone quite similar to alder.
Body
- Body Material: Poplar
- Body Finish: Gloss
- Body Shape: Surfcaster™
Neck
- Number of Strings: 6
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Construction: Bolt-On with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
- Neck Finish: Natural Satin
- Scale Length: 25.5″ (64.77 cm)
- Fingerboard Material: Amaranth
- Fingerboard Radius: 12″ to 16″ Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Jumbo
- Nut Material: Black Plastic
- Nut Width: 1.6875″
- Position Inlays: White Dot
- Side Dots: White
- Truss Rod: Dual-Action with Wheel
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Jackson® High-Output Humbucking
- Neck Pickup: Jackson® High-Output Humbucking
- Controls: Volume, Tone
- Switching: 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Configuration: HH
Hardware
- Bridge: Jackson® Hardtail
- Hardware Finish: Black
- Tuning Machines: Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast
- Control Knobs: Dome-Style
Jackson HT6 String-Through-Body Hardtail Bridge
The six-saddle hardtail bridge provides rock-solid tuning stability along with pinpoint intonation accuracy. The improved vibration transfer from a hardtail bridge also provides increased sustain and richer tone.
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)

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