With dazzling thrash technique and a reputation for flawless execution, Chris Broderick has long been celebrated as one of modern metal’s most exacting guitar masters. From his days in Megadeth to his current work with Act of Defiance and In Flames, Broderick’s playing is defined by precision, power, and a relentless pursuit of technical perfection. Now he’s got two new signature Jackson models and frankly, they’re sick.
The Jackson Pro Plus Series Signature Chris Broderick Soloist 7 is built as a no-excuses performance machine. Its 25.5″ scale length and resonant Mahogany body topped with a Flame Maple arch create a blend of warmth, cut, and visual sophistication.
A three-piece through-body Maple neck with graphite reinforcement ensures unshakable stability and massive sustain – exactly what today’s high-output metal demands. The bound Ebony fingerboard’s 12″ radius and 24 jumbo stainless steel frets make everything from low-end pummeling to skyscraping solos feel effortless.
Modern metal guitarists need versatility as much as aggression, and Broderick’s signature DiMarzio pickups deliver both. Direct-mounted for maximum responsiveness, the CB7 humbuckers serve up tight lows, articulate attack, and powerful harmonics that remain crystal-clear under high gain.
A push/pull volume control unlocks coil-splitting, letting players shift from high-output roar to glassy single-coil textures, while the tone control’s push/pull function engages the tone circuit with surgical precision. A three-way toggle provides fast access to pickup combinations, and the TESI momentary latching switch functions as an instant killswitch for rhythmic stutter effects or dramatic stage moves.
The lineup also includes a 6-string version featuring the same core ingredients – a Mahogany body with Flame Maple veneer, three-piece reinforced neck, bound Ebony fingerboard, and 24 stainless frets – paired with Broderick’s DiMarzio CB6 pickups.
A Gotoh 1996T tremolo handles whammy-bar theatrics, while the same coil-split, tone-kill, and TESI switching options make it just as adaptable and formidable. Its Transparent Black finish and matched reverse 3×3 AT-1 headstock complete a look built for the modern stage.
Every Pro Plus Series Chris Broderick Soloist comes with a foam core case, making these guitars ready for the road straight out of the box. Get both here – the 6-string for $1,889 and the 7-string for $1,999 – and keep up with all our Jackson coverage right here!
