Jackson is a guitar manufacturer originally owned and operated by Grover Jackson, a partner of Wayne Charvel of Charvel Guitar Repair It is probably best-known for its “Rhoads” V model guitar, originally designed and used by guitarist Randy Rhoads Grover put his name on the Rhoads rather than the Charvel name because he felt the design was too shocking for Charvel’s regular customers This model inspired Grover to start the Jackson guitar company
Wayne Charvel sold his interest in the Charvel name to Grover Jackson on November 10, 1978 The shop was located in Glendora, California while using a PO Box in neighboring San Dimas and manufactured guitars in this location from 1979 to 1986, when the Company merged with IMC International Music Corporation, a Texas based importer of musical instruments The factory then moved to Ontario, California
In the Fall of 2002, Fender Musical Instrument Corporation purchased Jackson/Charvel, and operations were moved to the Fender factory in Corona, CA Fender is now manufacturing guitars that are almost exactly like the original San Dimas Charvels, save for a few details Both Jackson and Charvel models are being produced at Corona This had short term negative consequences, as much of the artists who were on the company’s roster list in th 1980s and 1990s left to endorse other guitar companies Though significantly improved since the buyout, interference by FMIC is still stated to be a problem with Jackson, Most however see that some of the new things that FMIC has instituted, such as the fairly low prices on high end USA models and improved quality in lower end models that the company will begin to experience a turnaround
Jackson Guitars has become known for its slender and elegant models, often with an aggressive look popular with harder rock and metal music
Almost all Jackson and many Charvel guitars share the typical Gibson Explorer-like pointy drooped headstocks, originally designed by Randy Rhoads Various models feature a reversed pointy headstock with the tip pointing upwards Another trademark are their so called “shark fins” fret inlays see picture below
Charvel/Jackson was the target of many copyright lawsuits from Fender which ended the use of Stratocaster styled headstocks for Jackson and Charvel guitars until recently
Charvel Jackson Model 4 Electric Guitar Wednesday, 20 August 2008, 5:51 am
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Jackson JS30KV Guitar + Line6 75watt amp + accessories Wednesday, 20 August 2008, 4:15 am
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Charvel Neck 22 fret, 25.5"scale Xlent Cond!! Jackson Wednesday, 20 August 2008, 12:03 am
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jackson guitar and marshall amp Tuesday, 19 August 2008, 11:58 pm
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CHARVEL BY JACKSON 4 STRING BLACK BASS GUITAR EMG TUN Tuesday, 19 August 2008, 9:56 pm
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NEW Jackson DXMG Dinky - Black Guitar - Free Case w/BIN Tuesday, 19 August 2008, 9:36 pm
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jackson rr5 with emg 81& 85 active pickups Tuesday, 19 August 2008, 6:25 pm
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Jackson JS30RR Rhoads Electric Guitar JS30-RR Black 53 Tuesday, 19 August 2008, 5:42 pm
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Megadeth Autographed Jackson Performer Series Guitar Tuesday, 19 August 2008, 5:36 pm
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JACKSON DKMG DINKY COBALT BLUE EMG'S REV STRING THRU!!! Tuesday, 19 August 2008, 5:08 pm
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Jackson Flying V Electric Guitar Tuesday, 19 August 2008, 3:52 pm
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JACKSON DINKY DK-27 BARITONE GUITAR Tuesday, 19 August 2008, 12:47 pm
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jackson giutar eerie dess crimson swirl Tuesday, 19 August 2008, 4:03 am
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Jackson DKMG Dinky Electric Guitar Tuesday, 19 August 2008, 2:27 am
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Jackson DK2 Dinky Electric Guitar Tuesday, 19 August 2008, 2:24 am
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Seymour Duncan Bridge pickup Jackson Tuesday, 19 August 2008, 1:48 am
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Jackson JS30KV King V Electric Guitar JS30-KV Red 528 Monday, 18 August 2008, 9:17 pm
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Rare Jackson 7 string dinky DR7t with case Monday, 18 August 2008, 7:31 pm
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Jackson Dinky Standard Professional Pro Electric Guitar Monday, 18 August 2008, 6:14 pm
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Jackson JS1, Jackson Floyd Solid Alder Body, Monday, 18 August 2008, 6:06 pm
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Jackson JS1, Jackson Floyd Solid Alder Body, Monday, 18 August 2008, 4:30 am
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Licensed Floyd Bridge+ hardware. Kramer or Jackson ETC Monday, 18 August 2008, 3:45 am
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Floyd rose tremolo/Lic for Jackson Guitars Monday, 18 August 2008, 3:35 am
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Floyd rose tremolo/Lic for Jackson Guitars Monday, 18 August 2008, 3:34 am
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Floyd rose tremolo/Lic for Jackson Guitars Monday, 18 August 2008, 3:34 am
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Jackson Performer PS-4 Floyd Rose reverse dinky guitar! Monday, 18 August 2008, 1:14 am
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CHARVEL Jackson Model 1 w/ Motherbucker and... Sunday, 17 August 2008, 11:08 pm
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Jackson RR3 Rhoads Pro Electric Guitar Sunday, 17 August 2008, 10:24 pm
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Jackson JS1 Dinky Electric Guitar and Soft Case Sunday, 17 August 2008, 10:19 pm
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Jackson Guitar DX10D Saturday, 16 August 2008, 9:02 pm
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Jackson JS30KE Kelly Black Electric Guitar Saturday, 16 August 2008, 4:41 am
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JACKSON ELECTRIC GUITAR Saturday, 16 August 2008, 2:21 am
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Charvel Model A Plus Electric Guitar MINT 6 Jackson Friday, 15 August 2008, 4:47 pm
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Jackson JS30WR Warrior Electric Guitar JS30 Inferno Red Thursday, 14 August 2008, 10:00 pm
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Charvel Jackson Model 3 Thursday, 14 August 2008, 7:33 pm
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Jackson Charvel Performer Body Metallic PS-2 PS 2 Japan Thursday, 14 August 2008, 7:19 pm
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Jackson Electric Guitar Flame Top Maple Brand New! No R Thursday, 14 August 2008, 1:38 am
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Floyd rose tremolo/Lic for Jackson Guitars Wednesday, 13 August 2008, 8:29 pm
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Jackson DK2 Hardtail guitar new old stock free ship BIN Wednesday, 13 August 2008, 7:17 pm
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Jackson MG Series DKMG Electric - Very Good Condition Wednesday, 13 August 2008, 7:00 pm
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