Jackson, Gretsch, and EVH release new models including new Scott Ian finish
15-05-2025
Jackson has announced a new finish available on Scott Ian‘s X-Series Signature V KVXT Guitar: Gloss Black. This metal thrasher features a three-ply black pickguard with gold hardware, gold speed knobs, single volume and tone controls and a black three-way toggle switch. This model even features an old school Jackson logo on the headstock.
Ian, best known as the rhythm guitarist and founding member of thrash metal band ANTHRAX, first partnered with Jackson in 1988 to build the custom New York Yankees Soloist. Most recently, Jackson and Ian have collaborated on the X Series Signature Scott Ian King V and X Series Signature Scott Ian King V KVXT, delivering his signature aggressive metal tone to players worldwide.
Top features include:
* Available in new Gloss Black accentuated with gold hardware
* Jackson high-output humbucking pickups
* 12″-16″ compound radius bound Rosewood fingerboard
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Watch the launch video below.
To power and amplify premium guitars like Scott Ian’s Signature KVXT, EVH is launching the 5150 Iconic Series 15W EL34 1X10 Combo – a powerful tube tone delivering the signature sound and growling gain of Eddie Van Helen at an affordable price. This amplifier features a custom designed EVH 10” Celestio speaker voiced specifically for this preamp circuit. Additionally, it is powered by one EL34 power tube and voiced by a complex, multi-stage hybrid preamp section anchored by a duet of ECC83. Punching above its weight, this combo features two channels with an extra voicing on each for even more versatility – one to run from clean tones to increasing gain while the other adds fiery crunch that’s ideal for blistering leads.
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Gretsch is launching the G5230T Electromatic Sparkle Jet FT Single-Cut with Bigsby – a no nonsense powerful and articulate guitar. The all-new Jet FT captures the Gretsch sound all at an affordable price. Featuring Bigsby B50 vibrato tailpiece, FT-5E Filter’Tron humbucking pickups, and a Chambered mahogany body with maple top for a strong sonic profile and exceptional acoustic balance, this bold guitar is available in Gold Sparkle or Silver Sparkle. Gretsch released a video HERE to showcase the powerful guitar featuring Arianna Powell, one of LA’s top guitarists, who has toured with Halsey, Black Eyed Peas, Nick Jonas and most recently, Olivia Rodrigo.
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Watch the launch video below.
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