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Michael Astley-Brown

“A sleek new take on a classic machine”: Jackson officially launches its affordable Surfcaster reissue – bringing the cult offset back for a new generation of heavy players

After announcing the return of the Surfcaster back at NAMM earlier this year, Jackson has now officially re-launched its cult offset design, which has been revived with the aim of “offering modern metalheads a sleek new take on a classic machine”.

The Surfcaster’s return was one of the biggest talking points at NAMM 2025, and the model itself has certainly been one of the most requested Jackson electric guitars of the past few years. In fact, calls for a reissue reached unprecedented heights thanks to Periphery’s Misha Mansoor and Spiritbox’s Mike Stringer, whose own custom shop models have resulted in a surge in popularity for the Surfcaster.

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