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Review: Jackson Chris Broderick Soloist 6

Posted 03/26/2013 at 7:13am | by Chris Gill, Video by Paul Riario

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It’s no surprise that a signature model guitar designed by Megadeth lead guitarist Chris Broderick and Jackson Custom Shop master builder Mike Shannon is a lean-and-mean shred machine. However, the Jackson Chris Broderick Soloist 6 is packed with so many ergonomic and performance enhancements that players who aren’t into Megadeth or even metal in general should check it out as well.

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Jackson Introduces New Seven- and Eight-String USA Select Model Guitars

Posted 03/11/2013 at 11:24am | by Guitar World Staff

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Jackson has announced eight new seven- and eight-string USA Select models.

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Interview: David Ellefson of Megadeth Discusses His New Signature X Series Basses by Jackson

Posted 06/18/2012 at 7:00am | by John Katic

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To say David Ellefson has Jackson is his blood is no exaggeration. Born in the small town of Jackson, Minnesota, Ellefson was drawn to the bass immediately. Over the course of his musical career, Ellefson has inspired many budding musicians to take up the bass guitar.

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Interview: Phil Collen of Def Leppard and Manraze Talks Effects, Amps and Jackson Guitars

Posted 03/16/2012 at 11:39am | by John Katic

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It's hard to believe it has been 30 years since Phil Collen joined Def Leppard. Since that time, the band has pretty much done it all. They've put out some of the biggest-selling albums of all time. They've sold out countless shows. And at a time when many artists can make a living as a nostalgia act, Collen continues to explore creative new endeavors.

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Review: Jackson X Series King V KVXMG and Rhoads RRXT

Posted 02/27/2012 at 7:43am | by Paul Riario

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In the following video, Guitar World's Paul Riario takes a look at the next X series guitar from Jackson, including new signature models for Kerry King and Randy Rhoads.

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Jackson Guitars Launches Online Custom Guitar Builder

Posted 02/09/2012 at 1:16pm | by Damian Fanelli

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Jackson has launched its Jackson Guitar Builder, a new interactive online platform that allows users to select from more than 150 features while designing their own Jackson guitar.

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NAMM 2012: Jackson Unveils New X-Series Dave Ellefson Basses

Posted 01/21/2012 at 5:10pm | by Josh Hart

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Earlier this week, Jackson unveiled two new signature basses for Megadeth's Dave Ellefson as part of their X-Series of guitars and basses. The bass will come in two models, the David Ellefson CB-X and the Dave Ellefson CB-XV.

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Jackson Announces New X Series Electrics

Posted 09/06/2011 at 12:30pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Jackson Announces New X Series Electrics

Available in six designs, including Dinky, SLS, Rhoads, Warrior, Soloist and King V, the new X Series guitars feature hot humbucking pickups, distinctive shark-fin inlays and unique finishes.

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Jackson

Review: Jackson Chris Broderick Soloist 6

Jackson Introduces New Seven- and Eight-String USA Select Model Guitars

Interview: David Ellefson of Megadeth Discusses His New Signature X Series Basses by Jackson

Interview: Phil Collen of Def Leppard and Manraze Talks Effects, Amps and Jackson Guitars

Review: Jackson X Series King V KVXMG and Rhoads RRXT

Jackson Guitars Launches Online Custom Guitar Builder

NAMM 2012: Jackson Unveils New X-Series Dave Ellefson Basses

Jackson Announces New X Series Electrics

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