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Musikmesse 2014: new Jackson models in pictures

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By Total Guitar ( Total Guitar ) published 14 March 2014

Including 30th anniversary Soloist

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Musikmesse 2014: new Jackson models in pictures

Musikmesse 2014: new Jackson models in pictures

Musikmesse 2014: Jackson have a number of new models on display over in Frankfurt, including a highly limited 30th Anniversary Soloist model.

Click through out gallery to check out everything that was on display.

For more information visit the official Jackson website.

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Limited Anniversary 30th Anniversary Soloist black

Limited Anniversary 30th Anniversary Soloist black

Limited Anniversary 30th Anniversary Soloist specs

Masterbuilt by Mike Shannon
Limited to 30 pieces worldwide
Only 6 guitars in each colour

Finishes: Black, yellow pearl, Ferrari red, ivory, pink

Body
Body design: 1984 soloist body shame and neck joint
Body material: Poplar

Neck
Neck material: 3-piece maple
Neck-through-body
Neck finish: Painted
Neck shape: classic 1984 Soloist
Scale length: 25.5" (64.8 cm)
Fingerboard: ebony
Radius: 12" to 16" compound radius
Number of frets: 24
Fret size: jumbo
Nut material: Floyd Rose Original Locking
Nut width: 1.6875" (42.8mm)
Position inlay: mother of pearl shark fin
Headstock: Jackson pointed 6-in-a-line
Neck binding: ivoroid

Electronics
Bridge pickup: EMG 81
Middle pickup: EMG SA1
Neck pickup: EMG SA1
Pickup switching: 3 mini on/off toggles
Pickup config: H/S/S
Controls: 3 knob

Hardware
Hardware finish: black
Bridge: original limited 1984 Floyd Rose with brass fine tuners
Tremelo arm: Floyd Rose original
Tuners: Gotoh
Switch tip: black
Control knobs: knurled dome
Strap buttons: Gotoh

Other features
Vintage 1984 Soloist body shape
Headstock and neck joint, binding over frets, black headstock, vintage 1984 logo, side input jack, black-white-black truss rod

Accessory items
Jackson Custom Shop Certificate
Jackson logo strap
Jackson pick pack
Commemorative 30th Anniversary Soloist hard-shell case

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Limited Anniversary 30th Anniversary Soloist ivory

Limited Anniversary 30th Anniversary Soloist ivory

Limited Anniversary 30th Anniversary Soloist specs

Masterbuilt by Mike Shannon
Limited to 30 pieces worldwide
Only 6 guitars in each colour

Finishes: Black, yellow pearl, Ferrari red, ivory, pink

Body
Body design: 1984 soloist body shame and neck joint
Body material: Poplar

Neck
Neck material: 3-piece maple
Neck-through-body
Neck finish: Painted
Neck shape: classic 1984 Soloist
Scale length: 25.5" (64.8 cm)
Fingerboard: ebony
Radius: 12" to 16" compound radius
Number of frets: 24
Fret size: jumbo
Nut material: Floyd Rose Original Locking
Nut width: 1.6875" (42.8mm)
Position inlay: mother of pearl shark fin
Headstock: Jackson pointed 6-in-a-line
Neck binding: ivoroid

Electronics
Bridge pickup: EMG 81
Middle pickup: EMG SA1
Neck pickup: EMG SA1
Pickup switching: 3 mini on/off toggles
Pickup config: H/S/S
Controls: 3 knob

Hardware
Hardware finish: black
Bridge: original limited 1984 Floyd Rose with brass fine tuners
Tremelo arm: Floyd Rose original
Tuners: Gotoh
Switch tip: black
Control knobs: knurled dome
Strap buttons: Gotoh

Other features
Vintage 1984 Soloist body shape
Headstock and neck joint, binding over frets, black headstock, vintage 1984 logo, side input jack, black-white-black truss rod

Accessory items
Jackson Custom Shop Certificate
Jackson logo strap
Jackson pick pack
Commemorative 30th Anniversary Soloist hard-shell case

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Limited Anniversary 30th Anniversary Soloist pink

Limited Anniversary 30th Anniversary Soloist pink

Limited Anniversary 30th Anniversary Soloist specs

Masterbuilt by Mike Shannon
Limited to 30 pieces worldwide
Only 6 guitars in each colour

Finishes: Black, yellow pearl, Ferrari red, ivory, pink

Body
Body design: 1984 soloist body shame and neck joint
Body material: Poplar

Neck
Neck material: 3-piece maple
Neck-through-body
Neck finish: Painted
Neck shape: classic 1984 Soloist
Scale length: 25.5" (64.8 cm)
Fingerboard: ebony
Radius: 12" to 16" compound radius
Number of frets: 24
Fret size: jumbo
Nut material: Floyd Rose Original Locking
Nut width: 1.6875" (42.8mm)
Position inlay: mother of pearl shark fin
Headstock: Jackson pointed 6-in-a-line
Neck binding: ivoroid

Electronics
Bridge pickup: EMG 81
Middle pickup: EMG SA1
Neck pickup: EMG SA1
Pickup switching: 3 mini on/off toggles
Pickup config: H/S/S
Controls: 3 knob

Hardware
Hardware finish: black
Bridge: original limited 1984 Floyd Rose with brass fine tuners
Tremelo arm: Floyd Rose original
Tuners: Gotoh
Switch tip: black
Control knobs: knurled dome
Strap buttons: Gotoh

Other features
Vintage 1984 Soloist body shape
Headstock and neck joint, binding over frets, black headstock, vintage 1984 logo, side input jack, black-white-black truss rod

Accessory items
Jackson Custom Shop Certificate
Jackson logo strap
Jackson pick pack
Commemorative 30th Anniversary Soloist hard-shell case

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Warrior WRXMG

Warrior WRXMG

Warrior WRXMG
Rosewood Fingerboard
Matte Army Drab

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Jackson Custom Select KV2 King V

Jackson Custom Select KV2 King V

Jackson Custom Select KV2 King V
Silver Sparkle

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RRMG Rhoads

RRMG Rhoads

RRMG Rhoads

Rosewood fingerboard
Black w/pink bevels

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Soloist SLX

Soloist SLX

Soloist SLX
Rosewood fingerboard
Slime green

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“These guitars empower metal artists with the authentic, crushing tone that built Jackson’s legendary reputation”: Jackson takes us back to the heyday of shred with the Pro Origins 1985 San Dimas series – and what about that Two Face finish?
 
 
Debbie Gough of Heriot demoes the new Jackson Pro Plus Metal Phase II Warrior on a darkened studio set.
Jackson adds Warrior, King V and Concert Bass to its limited edition Pro Plus Pure Metal range
 
 
Jackson American Series Rhoads: the Rhoads is now officially being made in the USA again, and is offered with a choice of a hardtail or Floyd Rose, with the hardtail finished in Satin Black and Snow White, and the Floyd in Satin Black, Matte Army Drab and Snow White. Note the reverse headstock.
All Rhoads lead to California as Jackson brings one of its most-iconic metal guitars home for a high-end upgrade
 
 
Jackson Pro Series Limited Edition Phil Demmel KV King V: the V-style electric is finished in black-and-white polka dots, and looks good in all settings, against a white background or barroom scene alike.
Jackson and Phil Demmel salute Randy Rhoads with limited run Pro Series King V in polka dot finish
 
 
PRS SE Silver Sky 2025: refreshed for the brand's 40th anniversary, the SE Silver Sky John Mayer signature model is pictured in its new Laurel Green, Derby Red, Dandy Lion and Trad Blue finishes. A PRS tube amp and speaker cabinet is in the background.
John Mayer’s PRS SE Silver Sky Rosewood is refreshed with 4 fashion-inspired solid-colour finishes
 
 
Rick Graham is photographed in a dark setting with a warm stagelight in the background; he holds his new signature electric guitar, a shell-pink S-style with a reverse headstock
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