The beginning …
As many know, was born in Jackson Guitars Charvel guitars heavy metal since the genre was at its peak. Charvel was originally co-owned by Wayne Charvel and Grover Jackson, Charvel as guitars. In 1978 Jackson Charvel purchased and taken control of the other company called Charvel guitars. Jackson Charvel guitar built from 1979 Summer NAMM show in Atlanta debuted and quickly became popularthe heavy metal stars of the period.
The Birth of Jackson guitars …
End of 1980, Jackson was approached by a young guitar virtuoso Randy Rhoads, a former Quiet Riot. By the time Rhoads joined forces with the former lead singer of Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, had planned and wanted a special guitar for him. The result was a sleek, white V-shaped guitar initially called Concorde. The view was similar to the Gibson Flying V, but the lower wingthe guitar was about half the length of the wing top. The typical Charvel guitar was much more conservative in appearance then the decision that the new guitar was too radical for the regulars Charvel, Jackson has put his own name on the guitar, and so Jackson Guitars was born. Rhoads played guitar for a while ', but wanted to develop a model with the characteristics of their own specification. The Concorde was in favor of the new model, which are known as the Jackson fell and was honoredRhoads (Rhoads sometimes the Half-V). The Rhoads was the first electric guitar Jackson.
The legend grows …
The Rhoads was a springboard for Jackson at stake its claim in the metals sector as a leading manufacturer of high quality, extremely high performance guitars that were innovative and often radical designs. Because of their radically original designs, production of high quality and excellent gameplay, Jackson Guitars soonvery popular in the mid and early 1980. At that time, the creation of the legendary and lasting Kelly, King V, Dinky, soloist and models, and the Bass Concert. The next part of the decade saw the creation of the PC1 (designed for Def Leppard Phil Collen) and the ultra-cool line of warriors. Jackson popular signature models continue to be created in the names of many of the top-metal stars like Mark Morton and John Campbell (Lamb of God), AdrianSmith (Iron Maiden), Matt Tuck (Bullet For My Valentine) and many others.
Today, Jackson …
To date, Jackson Guitars has changed a few times over the years. In 1985, Jackson Guitar Corporation was acquired by Texas Music International. IMC continues the high quality and performance standards that Jackson was famous for electric guitars, and in 1986 produced the famous Model King V. The king was originally designed for VRobbin Crosby of Ratt and was for many first-rate musicians of heavy metals, including Dave Mustaine of Megadeth praised.
In 2002, Fender acquired Jackson guitars. Jackson declined in popularity because of the fear that, as often happens when a company such as Jackson, together with a trademark long-standing as Fender, that there is a decrease in quality of parent does not want the brand to compete with its main lines. Fender did not intend to do so, however, and artistsjust saw that the same high standards of Fender guitars that Jackson had a reputation for their maintenance. Jackson guitars are now as ever and can be seen in the hands of the likes of Zakk Wylde, Mark Morton and Phil Demmel.
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