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Summer NAMM 2016: Jackson launches 9 new guitars, including fanned-fret and artist signature models

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By Michael Astley-Brown published 29 June 2016

Fresh electrics for Scott Ian, Phil Collen and Mark Morton on the way

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Introduction

Introduction

SUMMER NAMM 2016: You can always rely on Jackson to bring the pointy goods, and this year's summer line-up is adventurous and traditional in equal measure.

You get your headline-grabbing fanned-fret models, of course, but there are also updated signature models for classic Jackson artists, plus a few upgraded X and Pro Series guitars.

Here, then, is a sneak peek at what's to come - prices are yet to be announced, but availability is at least confirmed.

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Jackson Soloist Archtop SLAT7 FF

Jackson Soloist Archtop SLAT7 FF

  • Seven-string fanned-fret model
  • Two scale lengths (25.5”/27”) on one fingerboard, improving overall playing comfort as well as tension and intonation
  • Basswood body
  • One-piece maple neck and scarf joint reinforced with two graphite rods
  • Single-ply neck binding
  • 12”-16” compound radius rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets
  • EMG 707 humbucking pickups
  • Jackson designed individual staggered bridge saddles
  • Jackson AT1 (four on top, three on bottom) headstock with Jackson die-cast tuners
  • All-black hardware
  • Available in Metallic Blue
  • Available October 2016
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Jackson Soloist Archtop SLAT8 FF

Jackson Soloist Archtop SLAT8 FF

  • Eight-string fanned-fret model
  • Two scale lengths (25.5”/28”) on one fingerboard
  • Basswood body
  • One-piece maple neck and scarf joint with graphite reinforcement
  • Single-ply neck binding
  • 12”-16” compound radius rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets
  • EMG 808 humbucking pickups
  • Jackson-designed individual staggered bridge saddles
  • Three-position toggle
  • All-black hardware
  • Available in Gloss Black
  • Available October 2016
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Jackson USA Signature Limited Edition Phil Collen PC1 DX

Jackson USA Signature Limited Edition Phil Collen PC1 DX

  • Mahogany body with quilt maple top
  • Au Natural finish
  • 25.5” scale
  • Through-body quartersawn maple neck with graphite reinforcement
  • 12”-16” compound-radius flame maple fingerboard
  • DiMarzio pickups with Jackson Sustainer/Driver in H/S/S configuration
  • Floyd Rose Original tremolo
  • Licensed Fender Strat reverse headstock
  • Gold hardware
  • Available July 2016
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Jackson USA Signature Special Edition Dave Davidson Warrior 7

Jackson USA Signature Special Edition Dave Davidson Warrior 7

  • Signature model for Revocation guitarist
  • The only 7-string in the Warrior line-up
  • Ash body
  • 25.5” scale
  • One-piece quartersawn maple neck with ash wings and matching headstock
  • 12”-16” compound radius with ebony fingerboard
  • 24 jumbo frets, mother-of-pearl piranha inlays
  • Dave Davidson Signature DiMarzio humbucking pickups
  • 7-string Floyd Rose Original bridge with double locking nut
  • Push-pull coil-split volume knob
  • Charcoal Black Stain
  • Available October 2016
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Jackson USA Signature Scott Ian King V KVT

Jackson USA Signature Scott Ian King V KVT

  • Mahogany body and neck with neck-thru construction
  • 24.75” scale
  • 12”-16” compound-radius rosewood fingerboard
  • 22 jumbo frets, pearl block inlays
  • Seymour Duncan humbucking pickups
  • Ivoroid neck and headstock binding
  • Traditional Jackson six-in-line headstock
  • TonePros adjustable Tune-O-Matic style bridge
  • Gotoh stop tailpiece and tuners
  • Ivory finish with a white pickguard
  • Chrome hardware
  • Available now
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Jackson X Series Signature Scott Ian King V KVXT

Jackson X Series Signature Scott Ian King V KVXT

  • Mahogany body and neck with neck-thru construction
  • 24.75” scale
  • 12”-16” compound-radius rosewood fingerboard
  • 22 jumbo frets, pearloid block inlays
  • White binding around the neck and headstock
  • Jackson compensated and adjustable TOM-style bridge with anchored tailpiece
  • Jackson die-cast tuners
  • Duncan Designed HB-103 humbucking pickups
  • Master volume and tone controls, three-position blade switching
  • Ivory finish with a white pickguard and chrome accents
  • Available October 2016
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Jackson USA Signature Limited Edition Mark Morton 10th Anniversary Dominion

Jackson USA Signature Limited Edition Mark Morton 10th Anniversary Dominion

  • Celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Lamb Of God guitarist's signature model
  • Bound and chambered mahogany body with quilt maple top
  • 24.75” scale length
  • Cooked mahogany through-body neck with hand-rubbed urethane gel back finish and graphite reinforcement
  • 12”-16”compound-radius bound ebony fingerboard
  • 22 medium jumbo frets, shark-eye block inlays
  • Three-on-a-side Mark Morton headstock
  • Gold-covered DiMarzio Mark Morton signature pickups with dual-circuit design (lead and rhythm)
  • Three-way toggle pickup selector switch, two-way slider switch
  • Dedicated coil tap for lead pickup
  • Compensated bridge with stop tailpiece, gold bezels
  • Sperzel locking tuning machines
  • Available in Violin Brown
  • Available October 2016
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Jackson Soloist SL7

Jackson Soloist SL7

  • Seven-string model
  • Mahogany body
  • 25.5” scale
  • One-piece maple neck-through-body with graphite reinforcement and scarf joint
  • Single ply neck binding
  • 12”-16” compound-radius ebony fingerboard
  • 24 jumbo frets, alumiloid piranha inlays
  • Seymour Duncan SH-6 7 pickups
  • Recessed Floyd Rose FRT-SSO2000 double-locking tremolo
  • All-black hardware
  • Jackson’s signature pointed 7-in-line headstock
  • Available in Satin Black
  • Available October 2016
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Jackson RRX24-7

Jackson RRX24-7

  • Seven-string model
  • Basswood body
  • 25.5” scale
  • One-piece through-body speed maple neck with graphite reinforcement
  • 12”-16” compound radius dark rosewood fingerboard
  • 24 jumbo frets, pearloid sharkfin inlays
  • White single-ply neck binding
  • Black Jackson sealed die-cast tuning machines
  • Jackson’s noted pointed reverse 7-in-line headstock
  • Duncan Designed HB-7 humbucking pickups
  • Floyd Rose Special 7-string double-locking tremolo bridge
  • Available in Gloss Black
  • Available October 2016
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Michael Astley-Brown
Michael Astley-Brown
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Mike has been Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com since 2019, and an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict for far longer. He has a master's degree in journalism from Cardiff University, and 15 years' experience writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as 20 years of recording and live experience in original and function bands. During his career, he has interviewed the likes of John Frusciante, Chris Cornell, Tom Morello, Matt Bellamy, Kirk Hammett, Jerry Cantrell, Joe Satriani, Tom DeLonge, Radiohead's Ed O'Brien, Polyphia, Tosin Abasi, Yvette Young and many more. His writing also appears in the The Cambridge Companion to the Electric Guitar. In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock as Maebe.

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