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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Jackson Pro Series King V KV: A Guitar Named After a Giant
The Jackson King V is named after Ratt's towering Robbin Crosby, not royalty. The real history, from Mustaine's signature to Beaulieu's modern take.
Jackson JS22 Dinky Arch Top: Not Named for Satriani
The Jackson JS22 Dinky Arch Top has nothing to do with Joe Satriani — "JS" means Jackson Series. Here's the real story behind metal's budget entry point.
Jackson Juggernaut HT6: Misha Mansoor’s Djent Blueprint
The Jackson Pro Series Juggernaut HT6 is Misha Mansoor's own signature design — the guitar built to deliver Periphery's tight, surgical djent tone.
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.
Jackson Pro Series Rhoads RR24: The Guitar Its Namesake Never Got to Approve
Randy Rhoads died before Jackson finished the guitar bearing his name. Here's the real history behind the Pro Series RR24 and its signature descendants.
Jackson X Series Kelly KEX: The Shape Marty Friedman Made Legendary
Marty Friedman's Jackson Kelly sold for $125,000. Here's the affordable X Series KEX version of the same shape, plus the real history behind its design.
Jackson USA Soloist SL1: The Guitar Randy Rhoads Never Played
The Jackson Soloist SL1's real icon is Phil Collen, not Randy Rhoads. History, neck-thru construction, specs, tone recipes, and honest buying notes.
Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2: The Backup Guitar That Became Slipknot’s Story
The Jackson Pro Series Soloist SL2's real story is Slipknot, not the spreadsheet's shred legends. History, specs, tone recipes, and honest buying notes.
Jackson Pro Series Dinky DK2QM: The Body Shape Three Icons Share
The Jackson Dinky DK2QM shares its bolt-on shape with Phil Collen's PC1, Adrian Smith's San Dimas Dinky, and Misha Mansoor's Juggernaut. Here's the history.