DEF LEPPARD's PHIL COLLEN And JACKSON Celebrate Nearly Four Decades Of Collaboration With New Pro Series Signature PC1-E Guitar

Today, Jackson introduces the Pro Series Signature Phil Collen PC1-E, the latest chapter in a nearly four-decade collaboration with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen.

Since debuting his first Jackson signature model in 1989, Collen has developed four distinct signature instruments with Jackson, each evolving alongside his playing and creative needs. The new PC1-E marks the next evolution of Collen's longtime PC1 and brings the model to the Pro Series for the first time.

"Being relic'd, my signature PC1-E is worn in, but it is definitely not worn out," said Phil Collen, Jackson signature artist. "It has many of the qualities of my vintage PC1s, like the pickup, compound radius fingerboard and Floyd Rose, wrapped in a beautiful aesthetic that delivers. I'm loving it, and I can't put it down."

As one of Jackson's longest-standing signature artists, Collen's relationship with the brand has evolved alongside his career, spanning instruments including the Phil Collen PC Archtop, PC1, Custom Shop PC Supreme and PC1 Ninja. Each has reflected Collen's evolving needs as a player, with the new Pro Series PC1-E marking the latest chapter in that collaboration. This model brings key elements of his longtime signature instrument to the Pro Series for the first time and reflects Jackson's ongoing commitment to making premium, artist-driven instruments accessible to guitarists at every level. The launch follows another milestone for Collen and DEF LEPPARD, who were recently honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

"Phil is one of Jackson's longest-standing artists and has played an important role in our history," said Jon Romanowski, VP of product, Jackson. "Our relationship has always been truly collaborative. Phil regularly visits the factory to work with our team as his instruments continue to evolve, and he's become part of the DNA of Jackson over nearly four decades. The PC1-E is a meaningful next chapter in that relationship, bringing his signature instrument to a new generation of players."

The Pro Series Signature Phil Collen PC1-E is engineered for players looking to channel Collen's rock legacy. Featuring a road-worn finish, this is Collen's first signature available outside the Custom Shop, bringing his sound to a wider range of players.

Key features include:

* Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo — For Phil's dive bombs and string bends, the Floyd Rose delivers unwavering tuning stability.

* PC1 Sustainer Driver Neck Pickup with 18V Battery System — Available at the flip of a switch, this feature powers Phil's live performances, letting him sustain notes indefinitely for expressive depth in every solo.

* Genuine Mahogany Body — Infuses Phil Collen's signature guitar with a warm, resonant tonal foundation, providing the durability he needs to deliver consistent tone night after night on tour.

* Black Distressed Finish with Gold Hardware — This road-worn aesthetic with gold hardware adds a striking contrast on stage.

The Pro Series Signature Phil Collen PC1-E continues a nearly four-decade collaboration between Collen and Jackson, bringing the latest evolution of his signature instrument to a new generation of players.

Go behind the scenes and watch Phil Collen discuss the making of his new signature below.

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Pro Series Signature Phil Collen PC1-E (MSRP: $2,199.99 USD, £1,699 GBP, €1,999 EUR, $3,499 AUD, ¥330,000 JPY)

Phil Collen has wielded Jackson since 1986, and the Pro Series PC1-E carries on the legacy of his landmark PC1 Dinky — one of Jackson's first artist collaborations. Features a mahogany body, caramelized maple neck with graphite reinforcement and ebony fingerboard with compound radius and 24 jumbo frets. Loaded with a DiMarzio X2N bridge humbucker, DiMarzio Sugar Chakra middle and the PC1 Sustainer Driver (18V) for infinite sustain. Push-pull coil splitting, Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo with locking tuners, black distressed finish with gold hardware and foam core case included.

Jackson began in the late 1970s when heavy music experienced a virtuosic resurgence in popularity and a small Southern California repair shop became the epicenter of a new level of excellence. When extravagant young guitarists needed more from their instruments, a small staff of highly skilled craftsmen answered the call with a new breed of high-performance custom guitars. From that point on, heavy metal history would be written with Jackson's guitars lauded as the industry's shred machines. Known for their distinctive style and formidable substance, Jackson guitars have melded seamlessly with each and every sonic mutation across the metal genre allowing discerning guitarists everywhere to achieve an explosive sound. Over the years, Jackson has worked with some of the most influential and respected players in the world, and its roster of signature artists boasts guitarists whose impactful and game-changing contributions to heavy metal continue to inspire generations of musicians and fans. Today, Jackson is an owned brand under Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and with a foundation of premium state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and the industry's finest team of seasoned builders, together they are poised for a new and transformative era.

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