Best metal guitars 2024: hell-raising electrics for shredders on any budget By Jonathan Horsley last updated 23 January 24 From extended-range guitars to Flying Vs, here's our pick of killer metal guitars from Jackson, ESP, Ibanez, and more
“This is a Dinky that lives up to the legacy behind it”: Jackson Pro Plus Series Dinky DKAQ review By Amit Sharma published 22 January 24 This Seymour Duncan-equipped shredder might be too good to be true, applying top-quality pickups and hardware to Jackson's go-faster design DNA at a sensible price
“Engineered for blazing guitar work”: Jackson brings its Randy Rhoads model to the mid-priced Pro Plus series, with some electrifying finishes By Jackson Maxwell published 19 January 24 The Pro Plus Series Rhoads RR24 is a head-turner that comes in a pair of loud looks, and is outfitted with two Seymour Duncan Distortion 'buckers – but how do its other features stack up to the rest of Jackson's Rhoads lineup?
Best Jackson guitars 2024: Our pick of high-performance Jackson guitars for all budgets By Daryl Robertson published 9 January 24 From the King V to the Dinky, Soloist, Rhoads, Kelly and more, here are the greatest guitars from the current Jackson catalog
Think metal guitars can’t handle jazz? Cecil Alexander just shredded a set of Wes Montgomery classics on a Jackson Soloist – and his tone has guitarists raving By Phil Weller published 3 January 24 The jazz guitarist is proving you can shred bebop with clean and distorted tones on his Jackson Soloist, mimicking a semi-hollow guitar in extraordinary fashion
“It was pretty daunting at the outset”: Misha Mansoor’s Virtuoso Mega Shred is the five-solo, guest-laden metal guitar instrumental of the year – and it was written for a guitar promo By Matt Parker published 13 September 23 Jackson Guitars asked the Periphery man to write a song that would feature a cross-section of metal talent – from Marty Friedman to Revocation’s Dave Davidson, Heriot’s Debbie Gough and Erra’s Clint Tustin. He nailed it
"Finally!" Jackson cements its relationship with Sepultura guitarist Andreas Kisser with a single-pickup, skull-emblazoned Soloist By Jackson Maxwell published 30 August 23 After three decades, the thrash metal guitar icon finally has a signature Jackson – and it certainly stands out from the Soloist pack
Jackson's wild new Diablo IV-themed custom build is explicitly designed "to both conjure darkness and crush enemies" By Jackson Maxwell published 21 June 23 With chilling “IV” and “Rune” custom inlays and a hand-painted “Lilithgram” Demon Blood Drip finish, this is one of the most eye-catching custom creations we've seen from a major builder this year
Anthrax's Scott Ian honors Dimebag Darrell with new "Baldini Burst" signature Jackson X Series King V guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 29 March 23 An homage to the Pantera legend's "Dime Slime" models, the shred-ready six-string also brings a host of other upgrades to Ian's mid-priced line of signature King Vs
Best 7-string guitars: budget-spanning picks for djent to nu-metal By Jonathan Horsley last updated 8 February 23 Thicken up your low end with the very best 7-string guitars from Ibanez, Jackson, PRS and more
Jackson launches lower-cost version of Rob Cavestany's none-more-metal signature Pro Series guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 1 December 22 Featuring a deep C-cut inner lower horn for maximum upper-fret access and a pair of EMG humbuckers, the Death Angel guitarist's signature model is built for maximum speed and power
NAMM 2020: Jackson's 100% shreddable mega-launch sees signature models for Gus G and Rob Caggiano By Jonathan Horsley last updated 28 October 22 The Pro, X and JS Series are extensively updated with a heap of super-cool new finishes and builds
Watch Anthrax's Scott Ian play Slayer's Raining Blood with his 10-year-old son, Revel By Jackson Maxwell published 16 June 22 Both wielding custom Jacksons, the heartwarming father-son duo tackle a somewhat less heartwarming thrash classic
Periphery: "Even though we all have our own signature guitars, when we record we like to pass them around quite a bit" By Richard Bienstock published 23 August 19 Misha Mansoor, Mark Holcomb and Jake Bowen go deep on the making of the heavy and experimental Periphery IV: Hail Stan
Summer NAMM 2019: Jackson Adds New Pro Series, X Series and JS Series Guitars By Richard Bienstock published 19 July 19 Popular models are offered with new finishes, fingerboards and quilt top options.
Summer NAMM 2019: Jackson Announces New Signature Models for Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith, Periphery’s Misha Mansoor and Megadeth’s David Ellefson By Richard Bienstock published 18 July 19 Offerings include fresh finishes, seven-string guitars and four- and five- string basses.
Volbeat’s Rob Caggiano Joins Jackson Family By Richard Bienstock published 3 July 19 Caggiano’s signature model will be released early next year.
Watch Def Leppard’s Phil Collen Demo His New Limited-Edition Jackson PC1 By Richard Bienstock published 12 April 19 The high-end model boasts a claro walnut top and caramelized flame maple neck.
Review: Jackson X Series Soloist SL4X By Paul Riario published 8 February 19 The Jackson X Series Soloist SL4X is a premier superstrat that exceeds all expectations.
Jackson Welcomes Jeff Loomis to Its Artist Roster By Richard Bienstock published 10 December 18 Arch Enemy guitarist is collaborating with the company on a signature model.