Jackson Pro Plus Series Pure Metal: 3 Dark Destroyers!
New Jackson Pro Plus Series Pure Metal SL1A Soloist, KE1A Kelly, and RR1A Rhoads models
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The Jackson Pro Plus Series Pure Metal was revealed during NAMM, and now these three single-pickup shredders are officially released.
Pro Plus Series Pure Metal
The Pro Plus Series Pure Metal series is Jackson Guitars’ homage to a full-on single-pickup metal beast. It comes in three distinct flavours: SL1A Soloist, KE1A Kelly, and RR1A Rhoads.
Each model shares some common DNA, including an ebony fretboard, a single Fishman Fluence Modern bridge humbucker, and a Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double Locking Tremolo. If you need a beast of a metal guitar, then these are exactly what you should be looking at!
They all have a creme-bound poplar body and a black finish, so they look super sleek. Jackson’s signature pointed 6-in-line headstock completes the look perfectly.
Fluence Modern
Fueling the Pro Plus Series Pure Metal’s aggressive sound is the Fishman Fluence Modern ceramic bridge humbucker. This potent pickup offers remarkable versatility, delivering both articulate cleans and searing distortion with exceptional responsiveness to handle any metal style.
A solid choice for a guitar that is probably going to be wielded in anger via a single, direct volume control. It also has to cope with insane amounts of gain, and yet maintain clarity.
Built For Speed
The neck-through-body construction with a lightning-fast 3-piece maple neck provides incredible sustain and effortless access to the higher frets. The smooth ebony fretboard, with its comfortable 12″-16″ compound radius, iconic pearloid sharkfin inlays, Luminlay side dots, and 24 jumbo stainless steel frets, offers a superior playing experience with exceptional feel and long-lasting durability.
These guitars are built for speed, and Jackson has that formula dialled in and knows exactly what is needed to achieve maximum shred. Jackson themselves describe this new lineup as “bold” and “aggressive,” emphasising their ability to deliver a wide range of tones and the “ultra-smooth playability” afforded by the stainless steel frets.
Official pricing is as follows: Soloist SL1A: $1,299.99, Kelly KE1A: $1,399.99, Rhoads RR1A: $1,499.99
The new Jackson models are available now at Thomann: SL1A Soloist, KE1A Kelly, and RR1A Rhoads.
Verdict
These guitars know their audience, and that audience demands a solid workhorse instrument with no frills, lightning-fast necks, and a set of tones capable of working well with high gain.
Great looking guitars, the black finish and minimal styling make them look like a weapon of choice for many metal-oriented players.
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