Jackson Scott Ian KVXT BLK
The Jackson Scott Ian KVXT BLK pairs a distinctive V-style body with high-output humbuckers and a glued-in neck. It is best suited to players seeking an aggressive rock or metal guitar and who are comfortable with the V-shaped design.
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Jackson Scott Ian KVXT BLK review: specifications and design
The Jackson Scott Ian KVXT BLK is a black V-style electric guitar built as a signature model for Scott Ian of Anthrax. Its listed price is 711, and it has been available since May 2025. The specifications point to a straightforward setup: a mahogany body, a glued-in maple neck, two passive humbucking pickups, and a fixed bridge. There is no tremolo system, and neither a case nor a bag is included.
This is a technical assessment based only on the supplied product information. No customer reviews are available, so there is no basis here for claims about real-world comfort, tuning stability, tonal character, or build quality. Those qualities require direct inspection or reliable user reports.
Body, neck, and fingerboard
The body is made from mahogany and has no separate top listed. Jackson gives the neck construction as glued-in, with maple used for the neck and rosewood for the fingerboard. The V-style outline and black finish establish the model's visual direction, while a three-ply black, white, and black pickguard adds a contrasting detail. The hardware is gold, according to the specification sheet.
The fingerboard has pearloid block inlays and a compound radius that changes from 12 inches to 16 inches, or 304.8 to 406.4 mm. That measurement describes the board's curvature, not its width. Jackson lists a 42.86 mm nut width and a black synthetic nut. The guitar has 22 jumbo frets. These details describe the neck layout, but they do not establish how the instrument feels in a player's hands. Neck profile information is not provided.
Scale length and hardware
The scale length is 629 mm, equivalent to 24.75 inches. That is the stated distance associated with the guitar's string layout, and it is useful when comparing the model with instruments that use other scale lengths. The supplied information does not specify the neck profile, neck thickness, or overall weight, so those aspects cannot be assessed from the listed measurements.
The bridge is an adjustable Jackson TOM-style design with an anchored tailpiece. This is a fixed-bridge arrangement, rather than a tremolo setup. The sealed Jackson die-cast tuning machines are listed alongside the gold hardware. The strings fitted at the factory are nickel-plated steel in a.009 to.042 gauge set. String choice can be changed, but the stated factory setup is the only one documented here.
Pickups and controls
Two Jackson high-output humbuckers are fitted, one in the neck position and one at the bridge. They are passive, not active. The controls consist of one volume control, one tone control, and a three-way pickup selector. The available specifications do not provide pickup output measurements, magnet type, wiring options, or individual control values. It would therefore be speculative to assign a precise sound profile or describe particular performance results.
The two-pickup layout and selector give the player a choice between the neck pickup, bridge pickup, and a combined setting, based on the listed three-way switch. The control set is uncomplicated on paper, with no coil-splitting control or additional switching function specified. That is a description of the documented electronics, not a judgment about their sound or suitability for any particular style.
What the specifications establish
- Construction: Mahogany body with a glued-in maple neck and rosewood fingerboard.
- Fingerboard: Compound 12-to-16-inch radius, pearloid block inlays, and 22 jumbo frets.
- Scale and nut: 629 mm scale length and 42.86 mm nut width.
- Electronics: Two passive Jackson high-output humbuckers, volume and tone controls, and a three-way switch.
- Bridge and tuners: Adjustable fixed bridge with anchored tailpiece, plus sealed Jackson die-cast tuning machines.
- Included accessories: No case or bag is listed.
Assessment
The Jackson Scott Ian KVXT BLK has a clearly specified V-style format, passive dual-humbucker electronics, a fixed bridge, and a 24.75-inch scale. Its material and hardware details provide a useful basis for comparing it with other guitars, while the signature designation identifies its connection to Scott Ian. The supplied data do not establish its weight, neck profile, setup quality, or sound in practice. Buyers who need those details should verify them with the seller or inspect the instrument directly. With no customer feedback available, this review remains a specification-based assessment rather than a report of hands-on performance.
Shipping and duties
The retailer ships from its warehouse in Germany. Prices are shown in US dollars and do not include import duties. Orders under roughly $800 usually clear US customs without duty; above that, a duty of a few percent may be collected on delivery. 30-day money-back and a 3-year warranty apply.
Scores by area
Where it shines, where it stumbles
What convinced me
- Mahogany body and glued-in maple neck provide a substantial, set-neck construction.
- Two high-output Jackson humbuckers suit aggressive, distorted tones.
- The 24.75-inch scale, 22 jumbo frets, and compound-radius fingerboard support comfortable bends and fast playing.
- Gold hardware and pearloid block inlays give the black V-style body a distinctive look.
What bugged me
- The V-style body may be less comfortable to play seated than a conventional guitar shape.
- No tremolo, case, or gig bag is included.
- The short 24.75-inch scale may feel less familiar to players accustomed to longer-scale guitars.
Is it the right one for you?
Good pick if
A good fit for players seeking a Scott Ian signature guitar, high-output humbuckers, and a V-style body. It may also suit players who prefer a shorter scale and jumbo frets.Look elsewhere if
Not a strong fit for players who need a tremolo, an included case, or a gig bag. The V-style shape may also be inconvenient for players who prefer a conventional body shape.Suggested level: Intermediate
Specifications
- Shape
- V-Style
- Color
- Black
- Body
- Mahogany
- Top
- None
- Neck
- Maple
- Fretboard
- Rosewood
- Frets
- 22
- Scale
- 629 mm
- Pickups
- HH
- Active pickups
- No
- Tremolo
- None
- Including case
- No
- Incl. bag
- No
- Artist
- Scott Ian
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Before you decide
Questions players ask
Does this guitar have active pickups?
No. It has two passive Jackson high-output humbuckers, one in the neck position and one in the bridge position.
Can the bridge produce tremolo effects?
No. The guitar has an adjustable TOM-style bridge with an anchored tailpiece and no tremolo.
What is the scale length?
The scale length is 629 mm, or 24.75 inches.
Is a case or gig bag included?
No. Neither a case nor a gig bag is included.
What playing styles is it best suited to?
Its V-style body and high-output humbuckers make it a natural fit for heavier rock and metal styles. The specifications do not establish that it is limited to those genres.
The last word from the bench
This signature model offers a focused set of features for heavy playing, including two high-output humbuckers, jumbo frets, and an adjustable bridge with an anchored tailpiece. Its shorter scale and compound-radius fingerboard may appeal to players who value bends and fast fretting. The V-style shape and lack of a tremolo limit its appeal for some playing preferences. A case or gig bag must be purchased separately.
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