The Jackson Student Series guitars are probably the best made guitars in the world for the money. O.K. we've said it. But don't take our word for it. Pick one up and inspect it for yourself. The overall workmanship completely smokes the competition. The JS20 and JS40 bass both possess all the heart and soul of the more expensive Jacksons. Why did we go to so much trouble on such inexpensive guitars? We wanted to make sure that when you played your first Jackson that you would be hooked for life.