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NAMM 2016: Jackson stand in pictures

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By The MusicRadar Team published 27 January 2016

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Introduction

Introduction

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

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Page 1 of 41
Monarkh SCX

Monarkh SCX

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

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Page 2 of 41
SLXT Q

SLXT Q

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

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Page 3 of 41
Soloist SL3X

Soloist SL3X

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

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Page 4 of 41
SLATTXMG3-6

SLATTXMG3-6

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 5 of 41
Page 5 of 41
SLATTXMG(Q)3-6

SLATTXMG(Q)3-6

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 6 of 41
Page 6 of 41
SLATTXMG(Q)3-6

SLATTXMG(Q)3-6

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 7 of 41
Page 7 of 41
KEXTMG X Series Kelly

KEXTMG X Series Kelly

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 8 of 41
Page 8 of 41
Soloist SL3X

Soloist SL3X

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 9 of 41
Page 9 of 41
Monarkh JS22 SC

Monarkh JS22 SC

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 10 of 41
Page 10 of 41
Pro Monarkh SC

Pro Monarkh SC

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 11 of 41
Page 11 of 41
Pro Rhoads RRTMG

Pro Rhoads RRTMG

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 12 of 41
Page 12 of 41
Pro Soloist SL2

Pro Soloist SL2

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 13 of 41
Page 13 of 41
Soloist SL2H FR

Soloist SL2H FR

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 14 of 41
Page 14 of 41
JCS Dinky DK2 FR

JCS Dinky DK2 FR

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

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Page 15 of 41
JCS Rhoads RR24 2H FR

JCS Rhoads RR24 2H FR

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

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Page 16 of 41
DK AT1 QMT

DK AT1 QMT

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 17 of 41
Page 17 of 41
JCS King V 2H FR

JCS King V 2H FR

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

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Page 18 of 41
Misha Mansoor Special Edition Juggernaut HT8

Misha Mansoor Special Edition Juggernaut HT8

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

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Page 19 of 41
Chris Broderick Soloist HT 6

Chris Broderick Soloist HT 6

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 20 of 41
Page 20 of 41
Chris Broderick Soloist HT 7

Chris Broderick Soloist HT 7

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 21 of 41
Page 21 of 41
Pro Rhoads RRTMG

Pro Rhoads RRTMG

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 22 of 41
Page 22 of 41
Pro Rhoads RR3

Pro Rhoads RR3

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 23 of 41
Page 23 of 41
Pro Rhoads RRMG

Pro Rhoads RRMG

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 24 of 41
Page 24 of 41
Pro Rhoads RR

Pro Rhoads RR

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 25 of 41
Page 25 of 41
F-Bird

F-Bird

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 26 of 41
Page 26 of 41
Custom Soloist Platinum Pink

Custom Soloist Platinum Pink

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 27 of 41
Page 27 of 41
Phil Collen PC1 'Shred'

Phil Collen PC1 'Shred'

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 28 of 41
Page 28 of 41
Warrior Ash Topless

Warrior Ash Topless

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 29 of 41
Page 29 of 41
Star Trans Red Burst

Star Trans Red Burst

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 30 of 41
Page 30 of 41
Soloist Arch Top

Soloist Arch Top

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 31 of 41
Page 31 of 41
Soloist Arch Top Korina

Soloist Arch Top Korina

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 32 of 41
Page 32 of 41
Jackson Falcon Redwood

Jackson Falcon Redwood

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 33 of 41
Page 33 of 41
Randy Rhoads Koa

Randy Rhoads Koa

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 34 of 41
Page 34 of 41
Single Cut Gold Top

Single Cut Gold Top

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 35 of 41
Page 35 of 41
Jackson TL 7-string Black Hologram Flake

Jackson TL 7-string Black Hologram Flake

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 36 of 41
Page 36 of 41
Dinky Quilt Top Blackwater Trans

Dinky Quilt Top Blackwater Trans

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 37 of 41
Page 37 of 41
Soloist HS Bloodshot Crackle

Soloist HS Bloodshot Crackle

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 38 of 41
Page 38 of 41
Round-Horn V Ferrari Red

Round-Horn V Ferrari Red

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 39 of 41
Page 39 of 41
King V Digital Camo

King V Digital Camo

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 40 of 41
Page 40 of 41
Soloist Arch Top 8-String Blackwater Trans

Soloist Arch Top 8-String Blackwater Trans

NAMM 2016: Jackson unveiled a mammoth amount of new guitars and custom models at this year's show, including new Pro models, the Monarkh single cut and some truly jaw-dropping custom finish options.

Browse the gallery to see a sample of Jackson's sizeable '16 range...

Page 41 of 41
Page 41 of 41
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