{"id":882228,"date":"2026-10-14T17:20:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T17:20:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/882228\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T17:20:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T17:20:13","slug":"jackson-honors-metal-icons-with-legends-signature-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/882228\/","title":{"rendered":"Jackson Honors Metal Icons with Legends Signature Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Jackson is paying tribute to Randy Rhoads, Scott Ian, David Ellefson and Marty Friedman with a limited-edition collection of guitar models.<\/p>\n

The Legends Signature series honors four players who helped define heavy metal, with new models faithfully recreated from the iconic guitars originally built for each artist:<\/p>\n

Limited Edition Legend Series Randy Rhoads CD1Limited Edition Legend Series Signature David Ellefson CB V Concert BassLimited Edition Legend Series Signature Marty Friedman Kelly KE-1Legend Series Limited Edition Signature Scott Ian Rhoads RR22 <\/p>\n

Limited Edition Legend Series Signature David Ellefson CB V Concert Bass:<\/p>\n

\"\"\/ Alder body and Three-Piece Through-Body Quartersawn Maple Neck with Graphite Reinforcement Rods \u2013 The stable, reinforced maple neck lets David dig in hard without losing tuning, while the alder body keeps his bass lines clear through a heavy mix.EMG<\/a> 40DC and CS Pickups with 3-Band EQ \u2013 The pickups provide a noise-free signal that cuts through distorted guitars while 3-band EQ lets David shape his riffs on the fly without losing volume.Jackson HiMass 5-String Bridge \u2013 For David\u2019s fast and percussive bass drive, this bridge adds extra mass which boosts sustain and tightens low end.Open-Gear Hipshot Tuners \u2013 The precise tuning adjustments and strong stability let David\u2019s five string stay locked in through aggressive playing and touring.<\/p>\n

Street Price: $2,499.99<\/p>\n

\u201cMy Jackson Concert basses have always been the sleek, high-octane version of what I consider to be a great bass,\u201d said David Ellefson. \u201cTheir slightly smaller body and fast action made them perfect for my aggressive playing style. My original 1987 Concert bass gave me the freedom to fully develop my playing without limitations from the instrument. Jackson basses have become an integral part of who I am and the music I\u2019m known for.\u201d<\/p>\n

Limited Edition Legend Series Signature Marty Friedman Kelly KE-1:<\/p>\n

\"\"\/ Alder Body with Three-Piece Maple Neck-Through Construction \u2013 For Marty\u2019s fast and technical leads, the body and construction provide balanced tone, stability and excellent sustain.Seymour Duncan<\/a> JB Pickup \u2013 Ideal for Marty\u2019s precise, melodic shred style, this pickup delivers a tight, articulate punch with enough output to drive lead tones clearly.Kahler 7330 Fixed Bridge \u2013 Marty\u2019s aggressive picking and bends stay locked due to this bridge\u2019s rock-solid tuning stability.<\/p>\n

MSRP: $2,299.99<\/p>\n

\u201cThe KE-1 represents living the dream to me,\u201d said Marty Friedman. \u201cWhen I had the opportunity to create my own signature guitar, I went all out with Jackson to build the ultimate heavy metal guitar. No expense was spared, from the pickup and bridge to every detail and dimension. After thousands of concerts and countless recordings, the KE-1 remains a huge part of my journey and an iconic instrument that people associate with me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Limited Edition Legend Series Randy Rhoads CD1:<\/p>\n

\"\"\/ Alder Body bound Ebony Fingerboard with 22 Jumbo Frets and 12″-16″ Compound Radius \u2013 Suited to Rhoad\u2019s expressive bends and effortless soloing, the body and ebony fingerboard provide balanced tone while the compound radius keeps chords comfortable near the nut while flattening out.Seymour Duncan\u00ae JB\/’59 Humbuckers \u2013 For clean arpeggios to aggressive high-gain riffing, a hallmark of Randy\u2019s playing, the JB (bridge) delivers punchy high output drive for leads, while the ’59 (neck) offers warmer, vintage-voiced cleans.A Vintage-Accurate Six Saddle Tremolo \u2013 Classic to Rhoad\u2019s dive-bombs, this tremolo allows expressive pitch bends and vibrato while maintaining reliable tuning.<\/p>\n

Street Price: $2,499.99<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Rhoads family is so pleased to see this new Randy Rhoads CD1 model from Jackson,\u201d said Kathy Rhoads D\u2019Argenzio, Randy Rhoads\u2019 sister. \u201cRandy\u2019s historic legacy has remained in the spotlight for over 40 years. There is no doubt Randy would be so honored to know the impact he has had on Jackson Guitars and on the world of rock and metal guitar.\u201d<\/p>\n

Legend Series Limited Edition Signature Scott Ian Rhoads RR22:<\/p>\n

\"\"\/ The Bold “Not” Body Graphics \u2013 This design was central to the band\u2019s 1980s recording and touring era image.Neck-Through Construction \u2013 For Scott Ian\u2019s aggressive, fast rhythm playing, this construction maximizes sustain and resonance transfer since the neck and body are one continuous piece, giving heavy riffs and power chords a tight, sustained punch. Plus, the graphite reinforcement keeps the neck rock-stable.Top-Mount Floyd Rose 1000 Tremolo \u2013 Critical for Anthrax\u2019s high-intensity live sets, this tremolo locks the strings at both the nut and bridge, so even with hard strumming, dive bombs or pitch dips, the guitar snaps right back in tune.<\/p>\n

Street price: $2,199.99<\/p>\n

\u201cMy Not Rhoads was such an important part of my journey,\u201d said Scott Ian. \u201cI discovered my tone with it. It\u2019s been used on every Anthrax record \u2014 it was the main guitar on those first five albums in the \u201980s. It\u2019s the guitar that kind of made my life. I love that people connect with it.\u201d<\/p>\n

For over 45 years, Jackson has crafted instruments that have helped shaped the sound of heavy metal. The Legend Series connects that history to what\u2019s happening now, putting defining instruments from Jackson\u2019s past into the hands of musicians shaping what comes next.<\/p>\n

\u201cRandy, Scott, David and Marty didn\u2019t just play Jackson instruments \u2014 they helped define what Jackson became and pushed heavy music forward in the process,\u201d said Jon Romanowski, VP of Product, Jackson. \u201cYou can hear and see their influence in heavy music today, across generations of artists and increasingly across genres. Making these instruments available to players isn\u2019t simply about recreating the past; it\u2019s about putting them into the hands of the players who will take that influence somewhere new.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information visit www.jacksonguitars.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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