Jackson and Chris Broderick put a fun, signature twist on the Pro Series Soloist
Broderick's Soloist is available with 6 or 7 strings, hardtail or Floyd, it's built to shred and is equipped with a killswitch
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View more newsJackson and Chris Broderick put a fun, signature twist on the Pro Series Soloist
Broderick's Soloist is available with 6 or 7 strings, hardtail or Floyd, it's built to shred and is equipped with a killswitch
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