Former Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick gets new Jackson signature models
New 6- and 7-string signature models
Jackson has teamed up with ex-Megadeth guitarist Chris Broderick to launch a new range of 6-string and 7-string Pro Series Soloist signature models. The guitars are available with both hardtails or locking trem systems.
Jackson Chris Broderick Signature models
Chris Broderick knows exactly what he wants from a signature guitar. The former Megadeth guitarist, currently with Act of Defiance, needs a guitar (or two) that can stand up to his technical playing style. His new Jackson Pro Series Signature Chris Broderick Soloist signature series has both six-string and seven-string variants. Both versions have a mahogany body with an arched poplar burl or plain black top, and a super stable, through-body maple neck with a scarf joint, and graphite reinforcement.
Jackson Chris Broderick Signature models
Offset and Tweaked
Chris prefers a 12″ radius and 24 frets on the bound laurel fingerboard. He tweaked the guitar’s Jackson AT-1 headstock shape on his signature model, and it also gave it a slightly offset body shape, as he wanted it to hang well on the guitar strap and to have an ‘in motion’ look to it.
DiMarzio Chris Broderick Signature
The direct-mounted DiMarzio Chris Broderick Signature humbuckers give clean precise tones; you can hear Chris play a little bit of jazz through them in the demo video below. Of course, they do high-gain with ease, with clear note definition even under heavy gain. The wiring is relatively standard with a three-way toggle switch, and volume and tone knobs, each with push-pull functionality for coil-splitting and a kill switch. I can also appreciate the rear jack socket on his guitars, which gives both a clean look and a practical way to keep your lead in place.
Jackson Chris Broderick 7-String hardtail
Hardtail or Locking?
You can opt for either a hardtail version, which has individual staggered bridges/saddles or, if you prefer, a Floyd Rose Special double-locking system. All the hardware is finished in black and both the poplar burl and plain black finishes look great to me. I think this is a nice understated signature model in all permutations.
Jackson Chris Broderick 6-sting Floyd Rose locking trem
Finish and Pricing
Both iterations are available in either Gloss Black or Transparent Blue finishes. The six-string models are priced between USD 900 and USD 1200, while the seven-string models are priced between USD 1,000 and USD 1,300, depending on the finish for both.
More Information on Jackson
Jackson Demo Video
By loading the video, you agree to YouTube’s privacy policy.
Learn more
- Jackson Chris Broderick Signature models: Jackson
- Jackson Chris Broderick 7-String hardtail: Jackson
- Jackson Chris Broderick 6-sting Floyd Rose locking trem: Jackson
