The Jackson® name has defined the golden age of metal for over forty years and is now bringing the genre front and center amidst its growing global popularity. Its state-of-the-art guitar technology continues to lead the way in crafting instruments that exceed the demands of today’s most discerning players. New entries include new signature models honoring Rob Cavestany and Josh Smith, as well as a made-in-Japan model that pays tribute to Randy Rhoads.
ARTIST SIGNATURE
Pro Series Signature Rob Cavestany Death Angel, Rosewood Fingerboard ($1,199.99 USD, £1,299.00 GBP, €1,519.00 EUR, $2399.00 AUD, ¥170,500 JPY) In honor of his boundary-pushing talents and decades of allegiance to the brand, Jackson proudly presents the all-new Pro Series Signature Rob Cavestany Death Angel. Previously available only as a made-to-order signature model from the Jackson Custom Shop, the Pro Series offering starts with a nyatoh body, with a deep C-cut inner lower horn for unencumbered access to the upper frets.
The through-body maple neck features a scarf joint and graphite-reinforcement rods for rock-solid stability and enhanced sustain. A thunderous EMG® 81 humbucking bridge pickup delivers searing intensity and fluid sustain for lead work that slices through the most dense mixes, while the EMG HA neck pickup provides the widest possible frequency response for clarity, warmth and a rich blend of harmonics. Available in Satin Black. Available in November.
Pro Series Signature Josh Smith Soloist TM SL7 ET, Ebony Fingerboard ($2,699.99 USD, £1,599.00 GBP, €1,849.00 EUR, $4999.00 AUD) Founding member metalcore act Northlane, co songwriter and rhythm guitarist Josh Smith is central to the band’s expansive and pummeling sound and Jackson is proud to present the all- new Pro Series Signature Josh Smith Soloist TM SL7 ET in his honor. The 7-string collaboration begins with a 27” scale length.
The Soloist TM alder body, sleekly sculpted for ergonomic comfort, is paired with a graphite-reinforced through-body caramelized maple neck for enhanced stability. Designed to deliver effortless playability, the 12”-16” compound radius ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets has a more pronounced curvature across its width near the nut for comfortable chording. A gradual flattening lends to a very slight curvature toward the upper frets for blazing fast solos and comfortable bends. Under the hood is a HS pickup configuration featuring Smith’s signature Bare Knuckle Impulse pickup set. The Impulse humbucker in the bridge is a full, tight pickup that embraces down-tuned guitars but can also handle medium-gain applications for full, muscular, rock mids as well as overdriven tones without getting lost in the mix. Available in Aquamarine. Available in December.
MJ SERIES
Harkening back to the early ‘90s when import Jackson® guitars were manufactured exclusively in Japan, the all-new Jackson MJ Series is an exciting and innovative collection of attentively crafted instruments. The MJ Series blends Jackson’s world- renowned legacy of designing high-performance instruments with an assortment of top-tier features at a competitive price point.
MJ Series Rhoads RRT ($2,699.99 USD, £2,649.00 GBP, €3,049.00 EUR, $5199.00 AUD, ¥449,900 JPY) Continuing upon the metal legacy pioneered by the immortal Randy Rhoads, the MJ Series Rhoads RRT features a resonant basswood body and a through-body three-piece maple neck with graphite-reinforcement rods for ultimate stability. Hosting 22 jumbo frets and pearloid sharkfin inlays, the 12”-16” compound radius ebony fingerboard is an ideal surface for comfortable chording near the nut and effortless soloing on the higher registers.
Seymour Duncan JBTM SH-4 bridge and Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2N neck pickups deliver tonal clout. The bridge position roars with hot-rodded attitude and a powerful low end, while the neck position radiates with glassy treble tone and scooped mids that perform well across a multitude of genres. A three-way pickup toggle switch, single pickup volume knob and single tone knob allow for flexible control. Available in Snow White. Available November 2022.
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