The Essentials to Know About the Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Chris Broderick Soloist 7-String Electric Guitar
- 3-piece maple neck-through with graphite reinforcement for massive sustain and exemplary stability, even in low tunings.
- DiMarzio CB7 signature pickups mounted directly into the body, with push/pull coil split for a palette ranging from sharp riffs to singing leads.
- Gotoh 1996T-7 double-locking tremolo recessed and locking nut for precise dive-bombs without tuning deviation.
- Ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo stainless steel frets, Luminlay inlays, and momentary kill switch for fast staccato effects on stage.
A Soloist Designed with Chris Broderick, Icon of Modern Metal
Born from the collaboration between Chris Broderick (ex-Megadeth, Act of Defiance, In Flames) and Jackson, this 7-string Soloist embodies the brand?s ?high performance? DNA. Positioned in the Pro Plus range, it combines premium craftsmanship and electronics tailored for precision and speed, serving the most demanding techniques.
For Guitarists Who Demand Power, Clarity, and Versatility
Whether you play thrash, prog, djent, or modern metal, the Soloist 7 delivers a clear response in the lows, an accentuated pick attack, and perfect articulation for both palm-muted rhythms and fast solos. It shines equally in the studio and live, with ergonomics designed for long sessions.
Built to Perform: Stability, Comfort, and Control
Stage Ergonomics
The mahogany body topped with a flamed maple cap combines resonance and projection, while the 25.5" scale length maintains ideal tension on seven strings without sacrificing playing comfort.
Signature DiMarzio Tones
The pair of directly mounted CB7 pickups delivers tight lows, bursting harmonics, and precise dynamics. The push/pull volume for coil split and push/pull tone activation add useful single-coil colors to open up a dense mix.
Reliable Tremolo
The recessed Gotoh 1996T-7, coupled with the locking nut, guarantees reliable zero return after extreme vibratos. The momentary kill switch enables creative gating effects without disturbing your setup.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Flamed maple veneer
- Body finish: Gloss
- Color: Transparent Black
- Body shape: Soloist
Neck
- Headstock: Jackson AT-1 reversed 3x3 (3 top / 3 bottom)
- Headstock binding: Black
- Neck material: 3-piece maple
- Neck construction: Neck-through with graphite reinforcement
- Neck finish: Natural satin
- Scale length: 25.5" (64.77 cm)
- Fingerboard radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Fingerboard material: Ebony
- Side dots: Luminlay
- Number of frets: 24
- Fret size: Jumbo stainless steel
- Truss rod: Nut adjustment
- Nut: Floyd Rose locking
- Nut width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
Hardware
- Bridge: Gotoh GE1996T-7 double-locking tremolo
- Tuners: Jackson die-cast
- Hardware finish: Black
- Tremolo arm: Gotoh
- Control knobs: Dome style
- Selector tip: Black
- Pickup covers: Black
- Strings: Nickel-plated steel (.010?.054)
Electronics
- Pickup configuration: HH
- Bridge pickup: DiMarzio Chris Broderick CB7 direct mount
- Neck pickup: DiMarzio Chris Broderick CB7 direct mount
- Controls: Volume (push/pull split), tone (push/pull activation)
- Selector switch: 3-position toggle
- Position 1: Bridge pickup
- Position 2: Bridge and neck pickups
- Position 3: Neck pickup
- Auxiliary switch: Momentary TESI-type kill switch button
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