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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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