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Jackson - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Jackson? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
Best 7-String Guitar
From Djent to Jazz: Five Best 7-String Guitars for Any Budget
02 Jun · We've selected a few of the best 7-string guitars for any budget. Whether beginner or pro, you'll find a fitting model here!
Jackson Scott Ian King V KVXT: Sleek Gloss Black Look for 2025
14 May · New Jackson Scott Ian King V KVXT in striking Black and Gold! Get the signature Anthrax sound with a fresh, stylish look.
Jackson Pro Plus Series Pure Metal: 3 Dark Destroyers!
14 May · Jackson Pro Plus Series Pure Metal: Three stripped back pure metal machines unleashed!
Best V-Style Guitars
Make More Metal – The 5 Best V-Style Guitars For Any Budget
12 May · Are you looking for the best v-style guitars on the market? Or your first one? Or an upgrade? We've got five suggestions!
Jackson MM Juggernaut: Three new signatures for Misha Mansoor!
17 Apr · Misha Mansoor and Jackson unveil three new signature MM Juggernauts. two HT 6 and an ET 6, all in striking colours.
Jackson Lee Malia LM-87: Offset Riff Machine!
09 Apr · Jackson Guitars launches the Pro Series Signature Lee Malia LM-87 includes custom pickups, a Surfcaster body,
Jackson Dave Davidson Warrior: Revocation’s Axe Man Gets A New Signature
02 Apr · Jackson unleashes the upgraded Jackson Dave Davidson Warrior. The new signature model comes is one for metal purists.
Jackson American Series Soloist SL2 DX: Now With Seymour Duncan Pickups!
26 Mar · The five fantastic metal guitars in Jackson's American Series Soloist SL2 DX are equipped with Seymour Duncan pickups. And a classy look.
Jackson 2025: Surfcaster Returns, X Series Grows
31 Jan · For 2025, Jackson Guitars is bringing the Surfcaster back! They're also releasing new models for their X Series range and the Pro Plus Pure Metal Series.
Best Of 2024
My Highlights of 2024: Bah Humbug, Grinch Mode
01 Jan · A look back at 2024, the year I went into full-on Grinch Mode and went back to basics - my highlights of 2024.
Jackson SL7 HT Jeff Loomis: Technical Ecstacy
10 Oct 2024 · Jackson SL7 HT Jeff Loomis 7-string signature with 26.5" scale length and Hipshot bridge
Jackson Diamond Rowe: A rock solid weapon
03 Oct 2024 · Tetrarch’s Diamond Rowe reveals new Jackson DR24MG signature model based on the Monarkh
Jackson Virtuoso HT: Hipshot bridge and 4 cool colours
15 Aug 2024 · Built in California, the new Jackson American Series Virtuoso HT models come with a rock solid Hipshot bridge
80S GUITAR RIFFS
80s Guitar Riffs: Top 5 era-defining songs
26 Jul 2024 · 80s guitar riffs are just so cool! From shredding to synthesisers, there's so much to learn. So grab your aviator sunglasses and let's get playing...
Guitar Deals: Jackson, Zoom, Vox, Boss, & Taylor
29 Apr 2024 · Check out these great guitar deals at Thomann this week, With savings on Jackson, Zoom, Vox, Boss, and Taylor Guitars.
Jackson MJ Series Rhoads RR24MG – Gloss Black or Snow White?
06 Dec 2023 · The Jackson MJ Series Rhoads RR24MG is a premium Japanese model based on the Randy Rhoads shape, available in Gloss Black and Snow White
Guitar Gear Gems: Aclam Guitars The Mocker – Beatles Fuzz
14 Nov 2023 · We check out Aclam Guitars The Mocker, the Jackson Jeff Loomis Kelly HT6 Ash limited edition and the Red Witch Synthotron III analog synth
Guitar Deals: Fender, Jackson, Vox, Epiphone & Boss
23 Oct 2023 · This week's Guitar Deals on Thomann include great savings on Fender, Jackson, Vox, Epiphone and Boss products
Jackson Virtuoso is the latest American Series release
07 Sep 2023 · Jackson American Series Virtuoso model announced with a launch video featuring Misha Mansoor, Marty Friedman and more
Guitar Deals: Fender, Jackson Line 6 and Lovepedal
04 Sep 2023 · This week's Guitar Deals on Thomann include great prices on Fender, Jackson, Line 6 and Lovepedal. With something for all budgets and tastes
Jackson Andreas Kisser Pro Series Signature Soloist Quadra
30 Aug 2023 · The Jackson Andreas Kisser Pro Series Signature Soloist Quadra is a stripped-back Thrash Metal machine emblazoned with Sepultura album artwork
Guitar Deals: Universal Audio, Xsonic, Jackson, Epiphone & AER
21 Aug 2023 · This week's deals include Universal Audio Del-Verb, Xsonic Xtone, Jackson DK3XR, Epiphone Dove Studio and AER Compact 60 IV