Jackson is now streaming a documentary chronicling the build of the Limited-Edition Misha Mansoor Baritone Surfcaster, master built by Pat Campolattano.
Conceived by Misha Mansoor — a player synonymous with forward-thinking metal and tonal precision — this isn’t just another Custom Shop curiosity. It’s a deliberate reimagining of a vintage silhouette, rebuilt from the ground up to meet the demands of modern, low-tuned performance.
At the core of this instrument is its commanding 30″ Baritone scale, a length that fundamentally reshapes how the guitar responds under tension. Notes hit with piano-like authority, staying tight and focused even in the depths of extended-range tuning.
That articulation is driven further by a set of Bare Knuckle Juggernaut pickups, delivering a voice that’s equal parts surgical and savage. Low-end riffs thunder with definition, complex chords retain separation, and lead lines cut through with razor precision.
Construction is exactly what you’d expect from a Jackson Custom Shop Master Build. A Roasted Ash body provides a resonant, balanced foundation, while the Quartersawn Caramelized Flame Maple neck offers both stability and a broken-in feel that seasoned players crave.
The addition of Stainless Steel frets ensures longevity and effortless playability, while Luminlay position markers keep you locked in when the lights go down.
Hardware choices lean firmly into performance reliability. A Hipshot Fixed Bridge anchors tuning stability and sustain, complementing the baritone scale’s inherent tension. And visually, the Army Drab Green Nitro-Relic Tour Finish Package walks a perfect line between vintage character and battle-worn attitude.
If you’ve got the scratch, the Misha Mansoor Surfcaster is available here for $8,999.99. You can also grab a less-expensive Misha Mansoor model right here, and keep up with all our Jackson coverage right here.
