Jackson Guitars

The Jackson Warrior

Posted February 23, 2010 by Charvel Jackson Randy Rhoads in Blog, Jackson Guitars | No comments yet

If you are looking for a Jackson guitar that is, in every sense of the word, intense then the Jackson Warrior might just be the guitar for you. This model has four points on it, is designed similarly to the Jackson headstock, and is similar to guitars made famous by B.C. Rich. The Jackson Warrior is Jacksons attempt at a guitar that favors a four-pointed body style, and many believe that they succeeded. With the release of the WR1, Jackson proved that the Warrior has not only arrived, but that it is here to stay.

But what makes the Jackson warrior any different from other guitars like it? Well, for one, it bears the Jackson name, and that is enough to make it stand out from most of the crowd. It is packed with features that make it a metal guitarists dream axe, including:

• An alder body
• A maple top
• High quality, die cast tuners
• An ebony fingerboard
• 24 jumbo sized frets for easier shredding
• Tone knobs and a master volume control
• A Floyd Rose Original 2 point tremolo, double locking
• 3 position toggle for the two high quality EMG pickups it sports
• A scale length of 25.5 inches.

The Jackson WR1 warrior is fitted with passive sounding EMG hum buckers to deliver a monster sound that metal and rock guitarists crave. This is definitely an axe that your buddies will crave and who knows? It might even help you play better! The specially crafted Jackson fingerboard provides super-low action, making leads easy, whether you are playing simple scales or machine-gun shredding marathons. And with the alder body, this guitar delivers a thick, raw sound that is sure to blow you away, provided you have an amp that can handle it!

The looks of the guitar are also a standout among the crowd. While there are guitars out there that look similar, none are quite like the Jackson Warrior. The four points form the shape of an axe that is uncompromisingly hardcore, and if that is the message you want to send, that is the message this guitar has written all over it. Attitude, power, and pure wild mad genius are the ideas behind this one, and Jackson has pulled out all of the stops to deliver a rocking six string that consistently provides you with what you need a classic Jackson sound with the reliability that you have come to expect.

Whether you are on tour, in the studio, jamming with your friends, or gigging out on the weekends, the Jackson Warrior will give you a professional sound at a price you can handle. Easy payment plans go even further to help you pay for a piece of gear like this. After all, let’s face it what good is a guitar player if he does not have a high quality tool at his disposal? Do not let your talent go to waste! Show it off like never before with a Jackson Warrior today!

The Jackson Rhoads

Posted February 23, 2010 by Charvel Jackson Randy Rhoads in Blog, Jackson Guitars | No comments yet

The Jackson Rhoads guitar, which was designed for legendary guitarist Randy Rhodes, was originally called the Original Sin, but after the death of Randy Rhodes, it was renamed the RR, or the Randy Rhodes in honor of the one who inspired its design. The guitar features two wings, one each a bit bigger than the other, that come to distinct points. The guitar comes in many different colors with many different cosmetic designs, but one thing does not change about the real Jackson Rhoads guitar this guitar is a metal monster that was especially designed to crank out high-velocity, screaming tones and killer crunch for those who play the very heaviest music.

There are several different types of Jackson Rhoads guitars available nowadays. Most of them feature the following:

• Alder wood body
• Thin, thru-body neck made of rock maple
• Scarf joint headstock
• sealed die cast tuners
• Ebony compound fretboard
• 24 jumbo frets for screaming solos
• One EMG 81 hum-bucking pickup
• Volume control knob
• Floyd Rose Double locking Tremolo bridge
• Black hardware
• Scale length of 25.5 inches

This is what you can expect to get if you choose to order the RR24 Randy Rhoads Electric guitar from Jackson. But this is not the only Randy Rhoads option that Jackson makes. There is also the RR1, which is a very high quality version of the guitar that features a few different options than the RR24.

This model features a Mother of Pearl Shark fin position inlay design, a bound headstock and fingerboard, the classic RR V shaped body, the Jackson logo inlayed with Mother of Pearl, a Seymour Duncan JB TB4 Humbucking pickup, and a Seymour Duncan Jazz SH2N Humbucker. The pickup selector has three positions, which includes bridge pickup, bridge and neck pickups, and neck pickup. The hardware on this model is black, or chrome on transparent colors.

This model is said to be a serious guitar with a serious attitude. It is meant to be played, and played hard. Built for metal heads and serious rockers who want some finesse to their macho tones, the RR1 is the perfect option for intermediate rock guitarists looking to expand their sounds with the superior tones of a Jackson V body.

The Jackson Rhoads guitars are made for serious rockers, but luckily, not all of them have serious price tags. They are actually quite affordable, especially the RX10D, which is a little less than half the price of the other RR models. Most of the Randy Rhodes guitars come in black, but there are other colors available, like a silver color, and some of them are two-toned for maximum visual appeal. All of these guitars are crafted for one purposeto rock as hard as possible. Between hot, hardcore looks and a killer tone that is deadly right out of the box, the Randy Rhoads series really pays homage to its father in a personal way. After all, the guitar was designed for him, and it shows.

The Jackson Kelly

Posted February 23, 2010 by Charvel Jackson Randy Rhoads in Blog, Jackson Guitars | No comments yet

The Jackson Kelly is actually a version of the popular Explorer guitar built by Gibson which was made popular by a guitar player named Marty Friedman, who played for Megadeth. In fact, Marty Friedman actually had a signature model made for him, which is called the KE1. All in all, the Jackson Kelly helps to embody the true style and feel of the original Explorer, but does it in true Jackson style, pumping out monster tone and screaming sustain while at it.

Here are some of the specs on this amazing piece of musical gear:

• Alder body
• Maple top
• Neck thru body design, made from quartersawn Maple
• Die cast tuning pegs
• Ebony fretboard
• Jumbo sized frets 24 of them
• Two EMG hum bucking pickups
• Floyd Rose Double Locking Tremolo 2 point
• Pickup selection toggle
• 25.5 inch scale length

A lot of people compare the Jackson Kelly to other Explorer-like body styles made by other companies, but everyone who plays a Jackson guitar agrees there is no substitute for a real Jackson! This axe might cost a few dollars more than the competition, or even a few dollars more than the cheaper Jackson Kelly (there are two kinds, one made in the U.S.A. and one made in Japan). But if you can, buy the one made in the U.S! Why? Because, for one, it has the neck through body design and it also comes with a maple fretboard, while the Japan-made Kelly has a bolt on neck, and a Rosewood fretboard. Of course, the Japan made KE3 only costs a fraction of what the KE2 costs, you will be glad you spent the money if you are at all thinking of gigging out on any wide scale.

If you gig out a lot, play a LOT of music in the practice room, need a chunky, full-toned guitar to record with, or love the sound of a Jackson at its best then you are probably going to love the Jackson Kelly. Jackson is known for making hardy instruments that do not falter, and the Jackson Kelly is no different.

One thing that the Jackson Kelly does boast is a chunky, full tone that you can only get with a solid wood, thru body neck. That much wood, combined with the EMG hum buckers, give the guitar some serious kick, some monster sustain, and some amazing tones. The tones range from dark-branded audio assaults to mellow, lighter sounds as you switch between the pickups and if you have an amp that can deliver, this guitar will never fail you. Some guitar players own two of these guitars, and they claim to be set for life!

Some Jackson Kelly owners have even gone as far as to say that once you own a Jackson Kelly, you will never be able to play another electric. And since the body style is so beautiful, your fans will love how it looks almost as much as how it sounds!