Jackson Guitars

Phil Collen PC1 Signature Dinky

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

If you are looking for a guitar that is the perfect blend of beauty, finesse, and raw, animalistic tone then the Jackson Phil Collen PC1 signature Dinky might be just the guitar for you. We all know what Jackson offers hardy guitars that you can play, and play, and play through the touring, the recording, the practice, and even the jamming. And we also know that Jackson has managed to bring amazing tones and sounds to the world of rock and roll through its instruments.

It is true that most Jackson guitars are synonymous with their place in the metal world, but there are also guitars out there bearing the Jackson label that are more fine-tuned. And one example of this would be the Phil Collen signature Dinky. This guitar defies most of the laws it comes with a beautiful finish, an epic-feeling fingerboard, a fell that any Jackson fan will come to know and love all while delivering the goods that you NEED incredible tone, killer sustain, and enough body to bring any audience to its knees.

The Phil Collen PC1 Signature Dinky ships with:

• A mahogany body w/ a quilted maple top
• A bolt-on neck made from quartersawn Maple
• A flame maple fretboard
• A 25.5 scale length
• Gold plated hardware
• A Floyd-Rose Original double-locking 2 point tremolo
• Die cast tuning pegs
• And, last but not least, two DiMarzio Humbucking Pickups and one Jackson sustainer/driver, for the killer tone that you have come to know and love from all Jackson guitars.

This model was followed by a PC3 model, but it was short-lived in comparison. It sported DiMarzio HSS pickups, as well as a Wilkinson floating vibrato. It was a bit more economically priced, but still did not go over so well.

The PC1, however, has been a hit with guitar players looking for a Jackson that offered just a little bit more. Everyone knows that Jackson delivers where it counts, and the Phil Collen PC1 signature Dinky is no different. And since it comes with a bolt-on neck, warping is not near as much of an issue as it is with thru-body neck designs. It is also interesting to note that most Dinkys are almost identical to their older cousin, the Soloist. This model is no exception, with the bolt on neck being the main difference between the two.

All in all, this model delivers where it counts. If you are looking for sustain to last for eternity, tone to take you where other guitars fall short, and the guts to live up to its namesake then the Phil Collen signature just might be your golden ticket to a lasting friendship, a friendship with your guitar. Most guitar players will tell you that real guitars are not just played, but are almost alive. This is one of those guitars.

This is a Jackson Dinky that will not disappoint, and don’t let its name fool you, there is nothing dinky about this six string!

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 Mark Morton Dominion

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

The Jackson Mark Morton Dominion is a guitar in a signature series, designed by Mark Morton, the guitar player from Lamb of God. Mark himself describes the guitar as a unique sounding instrument with a great sound to it, and nobody could say it better! The unique shape of the Jackson Mark Morton will definitely have heads turning in that direction, and once you plug it in and hit a power chord, you will wonder where it has been all of your life!

The sleek design of the Dominion is different, but catchy. Actually, it sort of looks like a Les Paul-Stratocaster combination but interwoven with some crazy curvatures and interlaid with a unique, precision cutaway! The guitar is obviously an edgy instrument, and that is why it has found such a home among hard rock-metal players. And when it comes to tones well, better to plug in and see for yourself! Let’s just say that the Dominion delivers, and leave it at that.

Several key features help to make this guitar a very affordable solution, even if you are looking for something to gig out with or take on the road. These include:

• A quilt maple veneer top
• A bolt on maple neck, complete with a compound radius rosewood fingerboard
• a nato body
• two hum bucking pickups Duncan Design HB-101s to be precise
• and to top it off, it has Mortons signature on the truss rod cover

The scale length on this guitar is the more standard 24.75 inch, which makes it a bit more popular with metal guitarists. The guitar is outfitted with a high quality, 3 position toggle pickup selector, so that you can choose how you want to set up between the two pickups. There are also two volume knobs, and a tone knob for each pickup. The sealed die cast tuners bear the Jackson logo, and the fret size is standard, which will make you feel quite at home, even if you are buying your first metal-head guitar!

There is no question concerning the Dominion.. Jackson has delivered an axe in this guitar that can be wielded with strength, passion, and devotion, even when it takes you out on the road. And with screaming sustain and tones that will knock your socks off, you will be the talk of the town when you arrive with your new Jackson Dominion. The signature series is sweet if you are a Lamb of God fan, but just experiencing this guitar first hand will make you want to check out Mark Morton in greater detail! That is just how sweet this guitar is.

If you are in need of a serious six string, and have the amp power to back it up, the Jackson Dominion is your ticket to raw tone, classic Jackson feel, and fabulous looks. Just be careful all the ladies in the crowd might try to write their numbers on it, which would be bad for the finish!