The Latest Breaking News from Jackson Guitars

“They gave a guitar endorsement to a drummer, and I thought, ‘Man, this is not where I want to be’”: Dave Mustaine on why he left Jackson Guitars… then tried to buy the company

The Megadeth frontman jumped ship to ESP in 2003, but what could have been if his takeover bid had been successful?

Guitar World · Jul 3

“The final piece of the puzzle”: Misha Mansoor completes his Juggernaut jigsaw with new Jackson that introduces a firm-first feature

The djent master’s new signature is an eight-string, EverTune-equipped beast

Guitar World · May 20

“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

The surprisingly budget-friendly offset finally arrives after it was first unveiled back at NAMM this year

Guitar World · Jun 12, 2025

“An ultra-fast guitar that you’re going to want to burn many fretboard miles on”: Jackson American Series Virtuoso review

The new go-faster bolt-on Superstrat from the Jackson USA line is a speed machine with a build that justifies the price tag

Guitar World · Jan 15, 2024

Jackson's wild new Diablo IV-themed custom build is explicitly designed "to both conjure darkness and crush enemies"

With chilling “IV” and “Rune” custom inlays and a hand-painted “Lilithgram” Demon Blood Drip finish, this is one of the most eye-catching custom creations we've seen from a major builder this year

Guitar World · Jun 21, 2023

We don’t know anything about Sleep Token, but at least we have some idea of what guitar gear they’re using

Jackson Guitars has gone behind the scenes with metal’s most mysterious band to uncover the rig that powers IV’s crushing live tones

Guitar World · Jun 5, 2023

Anthrax's Scott Ian honors Dimebag Darrell with new "Baldini Burst" signature Jackson X Series King V guitar

An homage to the Pantera legend's "Dime Slime" models, the shred-ready six-string also brings a host of other upgrades to Ian's mid-priced line of signature King Vs

Guitar World · Mar 29, 2023