Phil Collen Guitars & Gear: The Complete Guide to Def Leppard’s Jackson PC1 and Axe-Fx Rig
Phil Collen's documented rig: Jackson PC1 signatures, Felix Strat, DiMarzio pickups and the Axe-Fx rack, with sources and as-of dates.
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Mark St. John Guitars & Gear: Kiss’s Speed Demon and Animalize-Era Guitar Blitzer’s Complete Rig
Mark St. John guitars gear — Kramer Baretta and Marshall JCM800 deep-dive for Kiss's Animalize-era shred guitar hero's explosive 1980s hard rock tone and complete rig.
Jackson X Series Soloist SLX: The Budget Soloist Nobody Famous Actually Plays
No shred icon plays the Jackson X Series Soloist SLX — but a Japanese gothic metal guitarist was caught on camera with one. Here's the real story.
ESP E-II M-II: The Superstrat Behind Metallica’s Most Famous Horror-Themed Guitars
Kirk Hammett's "Mummy" and "Ouija" guitars are both built on this exact superstrat platform — the real history behind the ESP M-II. (135 characters)
ESP LTD M-1000: The Super-S Shredder Built From ESP’s Original Blueprint
Explore the ESP LTD M-1000's roots in ESP's original 1986 M-series, its Floyd Rose shred specs, Jean Patton's Sepultura connection, and a full buying guide.