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.
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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.
ESP E-II Horizon NT-II: The Shape Behind Stephen Carpenter’s Entire Career
Stephen Carpenter's $55,000 ESP Horizon recorded "Around the Fur" and "White Pony" — and it's still the shape behind his signature guitars today. (150 characters)