Jackson Pro Plus Series DKA Oxblood, Open Box, Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Jackson Pro Plus Series Dinky DKA in Oxblood is a serious high-performance electric guitar combining an arched okoume Dinky body, five-piece reinforced neck, ebony fingerboard, stainless-steel frets and a recessed Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo.

Finished in deep Oxblood, this version pairs its understated gloss finish with black hardware and distinctive Seymour Duncan pickup detailing for a modern Jackson look that feels equally at home on stage, in the studio or in a high-gain practice setup.

Its five-piece maple/walnut/maple/walnut/maple neck features graphite reinforcement, an oiled rear finish and Jackson's sculpted shredder's cut heel. The ebony fingerboard uses a 12"-16" compound radius with 24 jumbo stainless-steel frets and Luminlay side dots, creating a neck designed for fast rhythm work, wide bends and technical lead playing.

Direct-mounted Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 and '59 SH-1N humbuckers are paired with five-way switching for considerably more versatility than a conventional two-humbucker setup, while the recessed Floyd Rose 1000 Series provides the double-locking stability required for demanding tremolo techniques.

This Open Box example also includes its Jackson gig bag.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Jackson
Model	Pro Plus Series Dinky DKA
Model Number	2914115574
Finish	Oxblood
Condition	Open Box
Body	Arched Okoume Dinky
Neck	5-Piece Maple/Walnut
Fingerboard	Ebony
Frets	24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Pickups	Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 / '59 SH-1N
Switching	5-Way
Bridge	Floyd Rose 1000 Series
Included	Jackson Gig Bag
Main Appeal	Premium shred specification with versatile passive pickups
Best For	Metal, hard rock, progressive music and technical lead playing

Open Box Condition Report

This Jackson Pro Plus Series Dinky DKA in Oxblood is being offered as Open Box rather than factory-sealed new stock.

No specific cosmetic marks, faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing, so none have been assumed.

The guitar will be checked by the Fair Deal Music team before leaving us to confirm correct operation and suitable playing condition.

Open Box instruments can be an excellent way to access a higher-specification guitar while retaining the core specification and performance of the standard model.

What's Included?

• Jackson Pro Plus Series Dinky DKA in Oxblood

• Jackson Gig Bag – Part No. 2911512106

• Floyd Rose 1000 Series locking tremolo arm

✘ No Additional Accessories Included

Condition Notes

This guitar is listed as Open Box.

No specific cosmetic damage, repairs or modifications have been supplied for the individual instrument, and none have been assumed in this description.

For additional reassurance on this individual guitar, contact our team if you would like to discuss its current presentation or request a closer look before ordering.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

The guitar is checked before leaving Fair Deal Music, with particular attention paid to the performance hardware and electronics fitted to this model.

Our assessment includes:

• Neck relief and playing action

• Stainless-steel fret condition

• Nut and string alignment

• Floyd Rose bridge position

• Locking nut operation

• Tremolo return and tuning stability

• Seymour Duncan pickup output and balance

• Five-way selector operation

• Volume and tone controls

• Output connection

• Tuning machine operation

• Intonation

• Locking strap buttons

• General structural condition

• Overall visual presentation

As with any wooden guitar, setup can shift slightly during delivery because of temperature and humidity changes. A minor adjustment can occasionally be required after the instrument has settled into its new environment.

Service / Setup Work

The Jackson Pro Plus DKA is checked for suitable neck relief, action, intonation, pickup operation and overall playability before dispatch.

The Floyd Rose 1000 Series is also checked for correct function and appropriate bridge balance.

A floating double-locking tremolo performs best when kept around a consistent string gauge and tuning. Significant changes to either can alter the tension balance and require a corresponding setup.

Why Choose The Jackson Pro Plus Dinky DKA?

Five-Piece Reinforced Neck

The neck uses a five-piece maple/walnut construction with graphite reinforcement, providing a strong foundation for a guitar designed around fast, technical playing.

Jackson's sculpted shredder's cut heel also reduces the bulk traditionally associated with a bolt-on neck joint, improving access to the highest frets.

Ebony Compound-Radius Fingerboard

The ebony fingerboard moves from a 12-inch radius towards the nut to 16 inches higher up the neck.

That gives rhythm players a comfortable lower register while providing a flatter surface for bends, tapping and high-register lead work.

24 Jumbo Stainless-Steel Frets

Stainless-steel fretwire offers excellent resistance to wear and an exceptionally smooth surface for bends and vibrato.

For a guitarist who practises heavily or performs regularly, it is one of the most valuable long-term upgrades on the Pro Plus DKA.

Seymour Duncan JB And '59 Pickups

The JB TB-4 bridge pickup delivers the output and upper-mid presence that has made it a long-standing favourite for rock and metal.

The '59 SH-1N neck pickup provides a more open and rounded alternative for leads, melodic passages and cleaner sounds.

Together they create a versatile pairing rather than locking the guitar into one extreme high-gain voice.

Five-Way Pickup Switching

The DKA expands on conventional HH switching.

Alongside full bridge, both-pickup and full neck sounds, positions two and four use selected coils from the two humbuckers for leaner, clearer textures.

That gives the guitar useful options for clean parts, lower-gain rhythm work and layered recording.

Recessed Floyd Rose 1000 Series

The Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo is designed for much more than gentle vibrato.

Dive bombs, pull-ups, flutters and dramatic pitch effects are all available while the locking nut and bridge system help maintain tuning when correctly set up.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Jackson Pro Plus DKA vs Jackson Pro Plus Soloist SLA2

The Soloist SLA2 uses neck-through construction, while the DKA retains a bolt-on design with Jackson's sculpted shredder's cut heel.

Choose the DKA if you like the attack and familiar feel of a bolt-on Dinky. Choose the SLA2 if neck-through construction and the traditional Soloist architecture are higher priorities.

Jackson Pro Plus DKA vs Jackson Pro Plus Soloist SLA2 HT

The SLA2 HT removes the floating tremolo and uses a fixed bridge with locking tuners.

It is the more practical option for regular tuning changes, while the DKA is better suited to players who actively use extreme tremolo techniques.

Jackson Pro Plus DKA vs Jackson JS Series Dinky

The JS range offers affordable access to Jackson styling and high-output performance.

The Pro Plus DKA represents a major specification step up through its Seymour Duncan pickups, stainless-steel frets, ebony board, five-piece neck, Luminlay markers and Floyd Rose 1000 Series hardware.

Jackson Pro Plus DKA vs Charvel Pro-Mod Plus Dinky

Charvel's Pro-Mod Plus instruments offer their own hot-rodded interpretation of the modern Dinky-style guitar, often with simpler tremolo systems or hardtails.

The Jackson is the stronger choice for players specifically wanting a recessed double-locking Floyd Rose and the sharper feel and styling associated with Jackson.

Who Is It For?

The Jackson Pro Plus Dinky DKA is particularly well suited to:

• Experienced rock and metal players

• Technical lead guitarists

• Progressive metal musicians

• Players who actively use a Floyd Rose

• Guitarists wanting stainless-steel frets

• Musicians upgrading from Jackson JS or X Series instruments

• Players who prefer passive Seymour Duncan pickups

• Studio guitarists needing multiple pickup textures

• Live players who benefit from Luminlay side markers

• Guitarists looking for a premium Dinky without moving straight into Jackson's highest-priced ranges

Playing Styles & Applications

The DKA is naturally suited to metal, hard rock, progressive rock and technical lead guitar, but the JB/'59 electronics give it considerably broader potential.

The JB bridge humbucker provides plenty of attack for fast rhythm work, palm-muted riffs and saturated leads. The '59 neck pickup gives melodic playing a smoother and more open response.

The intermediate coil combinations are useful when a full humbucker feels too dense, particularly for cleaner passages or layered studio parts.

The combination of stainless frets, compound-radius ebony board and Floyd Rose also makes the guitar particularly capable for advanced techniques including tapping, legato, wide bends and tremolo-driven lead work.

Is A Floyd Rose Right For You?

A Floyd Rose makes the most sense for a guitarist who will genuinely use its extended pitch range.

The double-locking system can maintain excellent tuning stability during aggressive tremolo techniques, but it is more involved to restring and adjust than a fixed bridge.

If you frequently move between several tunings, a hardtail may be easier to live with. If dive bombs, pull-ups and expressive tremolo work are part of your playing style, the DKA's Floyd Rose 1000 Series becomes a genuine performance advantage.

Looking for advice on Floyd Rose setup, string gauges or choosing between a Jackson hardtail and locking tremolo? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Story & Context

The Jackson Dinky grew out of the brand's high-performance guitar development during the 1980s, taking the familiar double-cutaway concept and refining it into a slightly more compact, performance-focused shape.

Over time, the Dinky became one of Jackson's central designs alongside the Soloist, Rhoads and Kelly.

The Pro Plus Series pushes the Dinky specification significantly beyond Jackson's entry and mid-level instruments, adding details such as stainless-steel frets, premium aftermarket pickups, Luminlay markers and higher-spec tremolo hardware.

This Oxblood DKA represents that modern interpretation particularly well: visually restrained compared with some Jackson finishes, but equipped with a specification built for serious performance.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Model	Pro Plus Series Dinky DKA
Model Number	2914115574
UPC	717669561062
Series	Pro Plus
Orientation	Right-Handed
Number of Strings	6
Finish	Oxblood
Body Shape	Dinky
Body Finish	Gloss
Body Material	Okoume
Body Profile	Arched
Neck Material	5-Piece Maple/Walnut/Maple/Walnut/Maple
Neck Construction	Bolt-On with Graphite Reinforcement
Neck Heel	Sculpted Shredder's Cut
Neck Finish	Oiled
Scale Length	25.5" / 647.7 mm
Fingerboard	Ebony
Fingerboard Radius	12"-16" Compound
Number of Frets	24
Fret Size	Jumbo Stainless Steel
Nut	Floyd Rose 1000 Series Locking
Nut Width	1.6875" / 42.86 mm
Position Inlays	Offset Pearloid Dot
Side Dots	Luminlay
Headstock	Jackson Pointed 6-In-Line
Headstock Binding	White
Neck Binding	White
Truss Rod	Dual-Action with Wheel
Truss Rod Adjustment	Heel-Mount Adjustment Wheel
Bridge Pickup	Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 Direct Mount
Neck Pickup	Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N
Pickup Configuration	HH
Controls	Volume, Tone
Switching	5-Position Blade
Position 1	Bridge Pickup
Position 2	Bridge Outer Coil + Neck Inner Coil
Position 3	Bridge + Neck Pickups
Position 4	Bridge Inner Coil + Neck Outer Coil
Position 5	Neck Pickup
Bridge	Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double-Locking Tremolo, Recessed
Tremolo Arm	Floyd Rose 1000 Series Locking
Tuning Machines	Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
Hardware Finish	Black
Control Knobs	Dome-Style
Strap Buttons	Locking
Factory Strings	Nickel-Plated Steel .009–.042
Gig Bag	Jackson Gig Bag Included

Specification Note

Individual guitar weight has not been supplied for this specific Open Box instrument.

If exact weight is important to you, contact our team and we can advise on the individual guitar available.

Compatibility & Recommended Pairings

The Jackson Pro Plus DKA pairs particularly well with:

• High-gain valve amplifiers

• Modern modelling amplifiers and processors

• Overdrive and boost pedals

• Noise gates

• Delay and reverb

• Professional pedal tuners

• Quality instrument cables

• Replacement .009–.042 string sets

The supplied Jackson gig bag provides everyday transport protection.

For players wanting greater impact protection, the Jackson Soloist/Dinky SKB Hardshell Case 2996100506 is a suitable upgrade option.

Power Requirements

The Seymour Duncan JB and '59 humbuckers are passive, so this guitar requires no battery or external power supply.

Connect it to an amplifier, modeller, pedalboard or audio interface using a standard ¼-inch instrument cable.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Jackson Pro Plus Series Dinky DKA in Oxblood is a very convincing performance guitar for players who want serious Jackson specification without moving into the very top of the range.

The stainless-steel frets, ebony compound-radius board and sculpted neck heel give it the playing feel expected from a modern technical guitar, while the JB/'59 pickup combination offers considerably more flexibility than an ultra-hot or active-only setup.

The Floyd Rose 1000 Series is also a genuine advantage for the right player. If you actually use a tremolo aggressively, this is the bridge configuration to choose. If you constantly change tunings, one of Jackson's hardtail models may be more convenient.

As an Open Box example, it is particularly attractive for a buyer prioritising specification and value over having a factory-sealed carton.

Best suited for: Rock, metal and progressive players wanting premium Dinky performance with a double-locking tremolo.

Customers usually upgrade from: Jackson JS and X Series guitars, entry-level superstrats and lower-spec Floyd Rose instruments.

Most commonly paired with: High-gain amplification, boost or overdrive, noise gate, delay and reverb.

Our tip: Choose your preferred tuning and string gauge before having the Floyd Rose fully dialled in. Keeping those consistent makes a floating tremolo considerably easier to own.

Showroom feedback: The stainless frets, ebony board and sculpted heel are the features that most obviously push the DKA beyond an intermediate Jackson. It feels designed for players who already have a clear idea of what they want from a performance guitar.

Request a Video Demo: Want a closer look at this individual Open Box guitar? Ask our team about a video demonstration so you can see the instrument before ordering.

Why Buy Open Box From Fair Deal Music?

An Open Box guitar can be a smart way to access a higher-specification instrument while benefiting from the support of an established independent music retailer.

Each Open Box guitar is individually checked before dispatch rather than treated as anonymous sealed stock.

Our team can also help with setup questions, compatibility, amplification and accessories before or after purchase.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Based in Birmingham, our knowledgeable musician-led team can help whether you're comparing Jackson models, choosing between Floyd Rose and hardtail bridges or building a complete professional guitar setup.

Buying from Fair Deal Music gives you:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians

• Carefully checked new, Open Box and pre-owned equipment

• A large Birmingham showroom

• Friendly support before and after your purchase

• Secure online ordering

• UK delivery options

• Decades of experience supplying musicians

• Help choosing compatible amplification, strings, cases and accessories

• Extensive new and pre-owned instrument expertise

Trade In. Trade Up. Save More.

Thinking about upgrading? Your next piece of gear could cost less than you think.

We're always happy to consider part exchanges and trade-ins on a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Whether you're looking to upgrade your guitar, keyboard, amplifier, drum kit or studio gear, your existing equipment could help reduce the cost of your next purchase.

Simply get in touch with our team for a no-obligation valuation, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available.

It's an easy way to unlock the value of the gear you no longer use while making your next instrument even more affordable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Jackson Pro Plus DKA best suited to?

It is particularly well suited to experienced rock, metal and progressive guitarists who want a fast 24-fret neck, passive Seymour Duncan pickups and a double-locking tremolo.

What is the benefit of stainless-steel frets?

Stainless steel is highly resistant to normal fret wear and provides a very smooth surface for bends and vibrato, making it especially useful for players who practise or perform regularly.

How versatile is the five-way switching?

It provides full humbucker sounds alongside selected coil combinations, making the DKA useful for cleaner parts and lower-gain sounds as well as heavy rhythm and lead work.

Are the pickups active?

No. The Seymour Duncan JB and '59 are passive humbuckers, so there is no battery to replace.

Should I choose this if I regularly change tunings?

The guitar can be set up for different tunings, but a floating Floyd Rose is most convenient when used around one main tuning and string gauge. Players constantly changing tuning may prefer a hardtail Jackson.

What are Luminlay side dots?

Luminlay markers provide visible fret-position references in low-light conditions, making them useful for stage performance.

What is the benefit of the sculpted shredder's cut heel?

It reduces the bulk around the bolt-on neck joint, helping the fretting hand reach the highest frets more comfortably.

Why use an ebony fingerboard on a performance guitar?

Ebony provides a hard, smooth playing surface and works particularly well with the low action and fast fretwork associated with high-performance instruments.

What does Open Box mean on this guitar?

This individual guitar is being offered as Open Box rather than factory-sealed new stock. No specific cosmetic marks, faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for the listing, so none have been assumed.

Is a gig bag included?

Yes. A Jackson gig bag is included with this model.