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Built for speed and power
Unleash your inner shredder with the Jackson Jeff Loomis signature guitar. Built for speed, precision, and power, this axe is a collaboration between Jackson and the legendary Jeff Loomis. With a basswood body and a sandblasted ash top finished in black, this guitar exudes a fierce and menacing aesthetic. The distressed look adds a touch of attitude, while the unique texture of the top creates visual intrigue. And to top it off, the white binding adds a touch of elegance to this beastly instrument. Get ready to conquer the fretboard with unrivalled style and technical prowess.
Carefully contoured and elegantly sculpted
Experience unparalleled stability, sustain, and durability with the neck-through-body construction and 3-piece maple neck of this guitar. Its graphite reinforcement guarantees resilience, making it road-ready without sacrificing playability. The satin finish on the elegantly contoured neck ensures a velvety-smooth feel that invites your fingers to dance across the ebony fingerboard.
Prepare for effortless playing on all twenty-four jumbo frets with the compound radius of 12" to 16", providing an unrivalled level of comfort and versatility. As you navigate the fretboard, the pearloid sharkfin inlays add a touch of personality to the already striking aesthetic of this instrument.
Striking signature sounds
Explore sonic mayhem with the Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts humbucking pickups on this guitar. Crafted to perfection, these electronics deliver powerful and articulate tones that cut through any mix. Its neck pickup offers smooth and glassy leads, ideal for melodic playing, while the bridge delivers aggressive voicings with enhanced sustain. Even in the face of heavy distortion, these Blackouts maintain clarity and articulation, ensuring every note shines through.
Custom-voiced by the maestro himself, Jeff Loomis, these pickups draw inspiration from high-output passive humbuckers. They offer exceptional clarity, attack, and body, allowing for meticulous detail even at blistering speeds. No matter if you're executing intricate legato or unleashing ferocious picking techniques, they will faithfully reproduce the tone you desire. With their dynamic and expressive sound, this guitar is a perfect companion for metal and progressive metal genres. So, grab hold of this sonic weapon and let your riffs reign supreme.
Premium features for the perfect performance
Experience the full potential of the Pro Series Signature. Packed with premium features, this instrument enhances your performance in every way. The Hipshot hardtail bridge ensures exceptional tuning stability and sustain, allowing you to play with confidence. Making quick and painless neck relief tweaks is a breeze with the heel-mount truss rod adjustment wheel, keeping your guitar in optimal playing condition at all times. Plus, ist Jackson die-cast locking tuners ensure your strings stay perfectly tuned, even during intense sessions. Complete with sleek black hardware and Jackson's iconic pointy tilt-back headstock, this guitar exudes a captivating aesthetic.
The metal master - Jeff Loomis
Jeff Loomis is an iconic figure in the music industry, renowned for his exceptional guitar skills and unique style. He first gained recognition as the lead guitarist for the progressive metal band Nevermore, during its existence from 1991 to 2011. With his brisk fretwork and technical prowess, Loomis captivated audiences with his intricate solos and melodic compositions. His playing style combines elements of neoclassical, thrash metal, and progressive metal, resulting in a sound that is both aggressive and harmonically rich.
Throughout his career, Loomis has collaborated with notable bands and musicians, further establishing his iconic status in the music industry. He joined the Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy in 2014, infusing his distinctive guitar work into their already powerful sound. What sets Jeff Loomis apart is not just his technical proficiency, but also his ability to evoke emotion through his playing. His guitar solos are not merely displays of skill, but intricate compositions that draw the listener in with their intensity and melodic sensibility.
Specifications
Body and Bridge
- Top Material: Sandblasted Ash
- Body Material: Basswood
- Shape: Kelly
- Colour: Black
- Finish: Satin
- Bridge: Hipshot 6 - Fixed .175
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: 3-pc Maple
- Neck Construction: Neck-Through-Body
- Neck Finish: Satin
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 12-16" Compound
- Frets: 24 Jumbo
- Inlays: Pearloid Sharkfin
- Truss Rod: Dual-Action w/ Wheel
- String Nut: GraphTech TUSQ XL
- Nut: GraphTech TUSQ XL
- Nut Width: 42.86mm
Hardware and Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts
- Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts
- Controls: Volume, 3-Position Toggle
- Control Knobs: Dome Style
- Switch Tip: Black
- Pickup Covers: Brushed Chrome
- Hardware: Black
- Strap Buttons: Jackson
- Tuning Machines: Jackson Die-Cast Locking
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)