Jackson announces Legend Series honoring four heavy metal musicians

Jackson, under Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, has announced the ‘Legend Series’, a collection of four signature guitar and bass models honoring heavy metal legends. The series features recreations of iconic instruments used by Randy Rhoads, Scott Ian, David Ellefson, and Marty Friedman.

The lineup includes the Limited Edition Legend Series Signature David Ellefson CB V Concert Bass, the Limited Edition Legend Series Signature Marty Friedman Kelly KE-1, the Limited Edition Legend Series Randy Rhoads CD1, and the Legend Series Limited Edition Signature Scott Ian Rhoads RR22. These models aim to blend vintage charm with modern specifications for contemporary players.

Featured artists shared insights into their relationship with the brand. David Ellefson noted the maneuverability of the Concert Bass, while Marty Friedman described his KE-1 as a symbol of his musical journey. The collection celebrates the historical impact these musicians had on the metal scene through their work with bands such as Megadeth and Anthrax.