Jackson Guitars

The Jackson King V

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

The King V is a guitar that many of you might recognize. It is loosely based on the Gibson flying V, which is a guitar known for its radical styling and hard-rock/metal roots. The shape is defined by a symmetrical V shape at the bottom of the guitar that brings it to two sharp points. Many guitar players have called the Jackson V their own, but the trend was started by Robbin Crosby of the band Ratt.

Robbin Crosby made the style popular during the 80s, but Dave Mustaine of the band Megadeth is perhaps the most notorious King V axe wielder in guitar history. He sported the radical design beginning in 1986, and from then until the early 2000s, the Dave Mustaine signature Jackson King V became one of the hottest selling Jacksons on the market.

Ironically, it was only a short while later in which Dave Mustaine sold his entire collection of Jackson guitars and signed endorsement deals with ESP and Dean. However, the legacy was already embedded in Jackson history, and the Jackson King V would forever be considered one of the hardest-rocking models in their repertoire.

One of the newest members of the Jackson King V family is the Demmelition King. This guitar was the first signature model of the King V to be produced since the KV1, and it was inspired by the Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel. Among other features, this guitar sported:

• an Alder body
• a Maple neck
• a 24 fret ebony fretboard
• mother of pearl inlays in the shape of a sharkfin
• original Floyd-Rose tremolo
• two EMG pickups, one an 81 and the other a 60

It came available in three different color schemes. The first one was black with silver bevels, the second was white with black bevels, and the third was red with black bevels. Most of the Demmelition King V guitars came factory tuned to drop B, which is the tuning used by Demmel on most of his Machine Head songs.

There is no doubt that the Jackson King V is a hard-core guitar for hardcore guitar players. Though some might find the looks a bit retro, it still fits in completely with most styles of hardcore music, especially metal. But the screaming sustain and killer tones that come out of this guitar are only one dimension of its greatness. The legendary looks also serve to make it a favorite with pros and semi-pros alike, as well as with novice players.

So, if you are looking for a radical, tried and true guitar style that can handle your tunes and your playing style while still delivering top notch quality, then the Jackson King V is an obvious contender. Jackson builds guitars to make them last, and that is what this guitar will do for you. That is why so many touring metal guitarists have made this guitar their staple choice for the demanding life of the road. .

The Jackson Phil Demmel Demmelition King V

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

The Jackson Phil Demmel Demmelition King V is a lot like any standard King V, but it has custom cutaways on the bottom side, courtesy of the taste of the one who inspired it, Phil Demmel himself. The Demmelition marks the first time in a long time that Jackson has had a signature series for the King V model electric guitar, but it was well worth the wait! The custom cutouts on the Demmelition make it even more hardcore than you could imagine. It has a sort of razor-sharp look to it that no other guitar can compare with, which is exactly why Phil Demmel chooses to play the Jackson King V when he performs live.

If you are thinking of buying a new guitar, but are wondering what to get, consider this. Do you like metal/hard rock music? Do you like guitars with some flash to them? Do you like to turn heads when you turn up the volume knob? If so, then you NEED to take note of the Phil Demmel signature Demmelition King V right now! Why? Because this is an axe with an attitude! Seriously, it looks like something knights would have used in the medieval world to slay dragons with. How cool would it be to play it on stage!

But all kidding aside, the Jackson signature model of the King V boasts the same specs as most other King Vs but with a few extras to make the deal even sweeter. On the PDX model (which is the lower end model, built to be a more affordable substitute for the higher-end version), you get:

• A bolt on body
• Sturdy rock maple neck
• Compound radius rosewood fingerboard
• 24 jumbo frets
• Inlays in a sharkfin design
• EMG-HZ pickups
• A Floyd Rose tremolo
• Alder body
• Die cast Jackson tuning pegs
• 25.5 scale length

Needless to say, the Demmelition is a guitar that is built to play. Why else would the famous Machine head guitar player play it? There are other models of the Demmelition available, but if you want the real deal, then go with the signature series, inspired by Phil Demmel of Machine Head. If he inspired it, then you know that it must rockboth in sound and in looks.

And if you are worried about the reliability of a Jackson, don’t be. Jackson guitars have always been made to be owned by the working, playing, gigging, or even touring musician. Whether you log several practice hours per day or several thousand miles on the road every month, a Jackson is the way to go. Why? Well, it delivers a superior tone and outstanding quality at a price that you can afford. Besides, they look awesome! Nobody knows metal guitar work like the guys at Jackson.

If you need something that is a little more than ordinary, think about getting a Jackson for your guitar collection today. The Phil Demmel signature model is the perfect choice for anyone looking for an amazing tone at an incredible price.

Jackson Adrian Smith San Dimas Guitar

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

If you are a fan of metal music at all, then you undoubtedly know about Iron maiden. They have been one of the most influential bands to hit the metal scene since they formed back in 1975. Well, in the 1980s, Adrian Smith joined the crew to play the guitar, but he needed something that was incredible which was why he chose the Jackson.

Now, years later, he has again brought his inspiration to one of metals favorite guitar makers in the form of a pair of new signature model Jackson guitars. And to say that these guitars are amazing would be an understatement! The new Jackson Adrian Smith San Dimas Guitar signatures feature a lot of the things you loved about the ones that came out in the 80s, except that they have been brought up to par with modern technology and are very well able to stand on their own as exceptional instruments for use by extreme, professional musicians.

These models feature:

• A 1 ply pick guard
• A bolt on, quarter-sawn maple neck
• An ebony fingerboard
• A scale length of 25.5 inches
• 22 jumbo frets
• A Floyd Rose #3 nut
• Pearl Dot position inlays, which are mother of pearl
• Three pickups, which include two Fender Hot samarium Cobalt Noiseless Strat Pickups and a DiMarzio Super Distortion Humbucking Pickup.
• Gotoh Die cast Tuners
• Floyd Rose Original Double locking 2 point tremolo
• And a pickup selecting blade with five positions. It also has a master tone and master control knobs.

The design of the body of the San Dimas very much resembles the body of a strat. In fact, it is tough to tell them apart. As you Jackson has undoubtedly pulled out all of the stops on this one, arming it with some of the hottest pickups in the business so that tone and sound control will not be a problem. If you love sustain that goes on for eternity and tone that will crunch you to within an inch of your life, then this might be the guitar of your dreams. It handles like a fantasy, and you will soon find that playing lead, or rhythm, on any other guitar is not even worth the time! A superior guitar player must have superior tools before he can hope to achieve his dreams, and that is exactly what this guitar is a superior instrument for a musician who means business.

The Jackson Adrian Smith San Dimas signature model is a perfect guitar for the gigging musician, the serious jammer, or the touring rock-star. But, it is also affordable enough that you can buy it to practice on though a payment plan might help to make things easier! You need to have a guitar that you can depend on, and Jackson is known for this. Why else would the Iron Maiden guitar player choose a Jackson? Pros choose Jackson because they stand out in a crowd and because they last a LONG time!