SOLVED | The REAL Differences Between Jackson Dinky and Soloist

Do you know the ACTUAL differences between the Jackson Soloist and Dinky? Check this video for all the deets!

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[declanbarhu]

One of the most useful videos for guitars！I am a guitarist and also a big fun of guitars. Everytime I shop Jackson I always get so confused between their 2 models Soloist and Dinky. But now I know the difference, thank you so much！

[ardakucuksahin]

Right on point. No bullshit, no wasting time. Thank you for the information and the research you've put in this video.

[samzbieszkowski]

I have a soloist with double humbuckers and a green crackle finish. Love the guitar. I’m not into leads that much but I find it very comfy to play leads with and when playing rhythm guitar on it, the neck size feels perfect for me

[kingbrutusxxvi]

About three years ago I needed to contact Jackson about some work I had to do to a 1989 model I own. While I was talking to someone from the custom shop I asked about the difference between the soloist and dinky bodies since I'm a big guy and didn't really want to play a guitar smaller than the "average" size. He said the only real difference between the bodies was that the dinky was "slimmer" from side to side, meaning if you measured the body across from the belly cut to the bottom (basically 6th string side to 1st string side). According to him that was the only real difference in the body. He said they were exactly the same when measured from the strap button side to the horn side. I hope that made sense. I don't own a dinky so I'm not sure if he was crazy but it sounds reasonable. Cheers.

[mikal]

I had an original dinky, and the explanation from the manufacturer was that it had a slightly shorter neck scale. Nothing else was supposed to be smaller (according to the manufacturer).

[GuitFiddlerOntheRF]

I'm a big guy about 6'5 to be exact. I've owned about 3 different Jackson Soloists over the past 20 years. 2 of them were extremely rare USA Soloist Archtop Models (SLATQ, which stands for Soloist Archtop Quilt) they were some of the most beautifully crafted guitars I've ever owned. They had 3/4 inch Quilted Maple Tops with transparent stains, like a PRS! They were neck through body but had Mahogany Body & Neck. My favorite feature was the Oil finished Mahogany Neck! It was so slick and just felt like home. Was one of the fastest and easiest playing necks on any guitar I've ever owned. Loved them. But the one thing that drove me crazy was how SMALL the body looked when slung over my shoulder! I had dudes come up to me after playing a show that complimented the guitar but would then state that the guitar looked like a toy on me LOL. Never really thought about body size of a guitar until then. Ive avoided the Dinky for the namesake alone! I figured they were even smaller then the Soloist. I've since sold those guitars (mainly because the value skyrocketed and i sold them for almost double what I paid for them!) I just wish Jackson would offer a Soloist 'XL body' for us bigger guys though! Hint hint Jackson 😉. Great content by the way! Subbed!

[zukiryder]

Please don't take this the wrong way, but I think the phrase should have been 1/8ths smaller than a strat. It is indeed a 7/8ths size guitar but not 7/8ths smaller. Saying 7/8ths smaller would be like saying the guitar is 87.5% smaller than the strat, when it's only 12.5% smaller. Anyway, a good 👍 video. I've been looking for confirmation of the Dinky's size comparison for a long time.

[joerobertson]

Thanks! That answered all my questions. I just assumed the Dinky was smaller but never had both in hand at the same to actually check and I was wrong.
7/8ths as large as or 1/8 smaller than a strat is new for me too.
Subscribed!

[visionop]

I cannot for the life of me find it anymore but around the time he started GJ2 Guitars there was once a 480p video on YouTube which was an interview with Grover Jackson. In the vide he stated that when the Dinky was originally created, the body was the same exact shape and size as a Soloist with the only difference being the neck. He also stated that the Soloist and Dinky are both 7/8ths the size of a Fender Stratocaster body. Keep in mind he was referring to the earlier Jackson guitars, the contouring and routing of those bodies changed over time a bit. What I find funny is that the body on my 1990 Jackson Soloist Professional Pro is identical in every way to the body of my 2006 ESP LTD M-1000 Deluxe. Like EXACTLY the same lol. The only slight difference being the edges on the 1990 Soloist are sanded and rounded off way better while the LTD is a little sharper around the edge of the body. The shape and measurements including cutaways are identical. hmmmm.... LOL

[scrimpmster]

There's only one way to find out the differences. I already have a soloist, I need to get a Dinky.

[Feverdream]

Hey...the nut width on the Dinky is 42mm... and 43mm on the Soloist. This small difference means quite a bit less overall mass along the neck. That's why it's feels smaller and faster.

[kindredkurse]

hey nick, would you happen to have the exact thickness measurements for dinky necks and soloist necks? i know the dinkys are a little thinner but i cant seem to find the actual measurements online. i keep finding conflicting info :/

[lsu]

I built a FrankenDinky: It started out as a 2001 MIJ DKMG, HB/HB, trans black with the Turbo boost. I upgraded the EMG HZs to the Zakk Wylde 81/85 set and an original Floyd. I then added the DK2FF reverse headstock neck (bound, with flame inlays) and since it came sans, added the FR locking nut and black Grover tuners.
The action is a bit higher than I'd like, but it is an absolute beast. Holds it's own with my MIJ SL3 and '87 Charvel Model 5 neck-thrus...almost.😊

[jeffwilkey]

This is the information I have wanted for quite awhile.. Great video!

[idealmethod]

i checked out 2 dinkys matt black, the necks were unfinished and a little rough. I bought a new dinky js22 and the neck is polished to a shine. i dont recall doing this got a new JS32 on order not sure what to expext from the back of the

[bruno_gatti]

I own a '99 Grover Jackson Dinky that I bought for like $500. The best guitar I've ever played in my entire life, and I've played Mayones', strandbergs, MusicMans. I'm taking that guitar to the grave with me.

[RoelCyborg]

I have a question ! How do the Surh modern and the Soloist compare/shape/size /difference ? I can not find anything about google-ing .

[BigShtsie]

Did you ever do the “whole other video” on these? I just ordered a Charvel DK-065

[chimpooey]

Thank you! I just picked one up at a pawn shop for $132.00 out the door, but it's missing the tremolo (whammy bar). The one they had at the pawn shop didn't fit. Does it take a different thread pattern than Fender / Fender clones?

[AnthonyDiFiglioOfficial]

Really like your videos and how informative they are while getting to the point :) Keep up the amazing content my friend!