New 7-String Jeff Loomis Jackson Signature

[Emperoff]

Not a Kelly, as was to be expected, but pretty cool. This is completely based on his Custom Shop Soloist we've seen him use in clinics and recent videos (but without the weird headstock logo):

Price is 1700$ and is made in Korea. Considering current prices of Indonesian guitars from Ibanez and Ltd being around 2000$, I'd say Jackson scored here. The Wildcard Korean models are getting rave reviews, so we'll see how it goes.

Video of the CS USA version in action:

 

[eaeolian]

Well, it's cool, if a couple of years too late for me.

 

[StevenC]

One day Jackson will figure out how to make their 7 string headstock not look dumb

 

[sleewell]

that looks hot!!!

 

[sleewell]

One day Jackson will figure out how to make their 7 string headstock not look dumb

i dont mind the one above but they do have these which are pretty cool too

 

[KnightBrolaire]

One day Jackson will figure out how to make their 7 string headstock not look dumb

the wr7 pulls it off. Soloists and rhoads always look ridiculous with 7 string headstocks.

 

[Emperoff]

The headstock whine again? Back to 2010!

 

[StevenC]

the wr7 pulls it off. Soloists and rhoads always look ridiculous with 7 string headstocks.

The SSO SL2H-7 run from a few years ago got it right because the headstock and logo were the right size. Every other time Jackson does it they make one or both of those mistakes.

 

[KnightBrolaire]

The SSO SL2H-7 run from a few years ago got it right because the headstock and logo were the right size. Every other time Jackson does it they make one or both of those mistakes.

The WR7 has a much smaller headstock (mine is only slightly bigger than my 6 string jackson headstock) compared to the soloist 7 i tried recently. I don't know why they don't just use the smaller headstock across the board for their 7 strings tbh. The monarkh 7 headstocks are also pretty massive. So much wasted space on them

 

[Avedas]

I hadn't seen that video before. Jeff is still shred god as usual. That camera work is god awful though, and that monitor angle looks like instant neck strain.

 

[Kyle Jordan]

One day Jackson will figure out how to make their 7 string headstock not look dumb

Well, they've had that absolutely abysmal reverse headstock for decades now, so I am skeptical.

 

[StevenC]

Well, they've had that absolutely abysmal reverse headstock for decades now, so I am skeptical.

And they keep using the Pablo headstock on 7s that don't say Misha or Chris, and on all 8 strings.

How did Jackson go from having the coolest headstock to it being a dealbreaker?

 

[Zado]

Now he just needs to find a decent band

 

[olejason]

Looks good to me. I like the giant headstock, looks brutal.

 

[Thesius]

Wtf is that wonky ass headstock

 

[77zark77]

That's basically.... basic. No real fun here

 

[Dumple Stilzkin]

It looks like an 8 string sized headstock on a 7, but other than that it looks cool.

 

[Manurack]

Wtf is that wonky ass headstock

Broken hockey stick? No problem just grab the new Loomis Jackson

Jokes aside, I like the guitar. I was wondering when Jackson would mass produce a 7 string guitar that he's known for.

 

[cardinal]

Ruined by that headstock IMHO. They have a smaller one for 7-strings. Very strange that they didn't use it here.

 

[Emperoff]

Strong dejà vu @ the headstock comments. Same deal as when they SLAT3-7 was released. You guys are never happy with anything

Seriously guys, look at the tuners. They're super close and the tip starts right above the last one ends. It literally can't be smaller. Compare it to the headstock of the SLAT3-7. It's WAY slimmer.