

Of course, this is a generalisation, and you need to look at specific models to really identify which sounds best to you, because the materials, constructions and pickups all vary depending on the specific guitar. This makes Jackson guitars very suitable for classic rock and lead playing due to their articulate tone, whilst ESP guitars sound better for modern metal due to their heavier and more aggressive tone. Jackson guitars tend to have more high-end frequencies (treble) compared to ESP guitars which usually have more low-end (bass). They all come in a range of colours.Īlthough it is difficult to compare the overall tone of the brands without going specific into every different model available, I have definitely noticed some trends. Here are a few images to show the different models, all the images link to a specific model on Amazon. Other models include: Dominion, MF-1, San Dimas, Shadowcaster and Star. Rhoads: aggressive V-shape, usually offset.Dinky: the most popular model with a double cutaway design.Jackson also have several main guitar shapes: USA Signature: top of the line models costing $3000 and above.MJ Series: small selection of high-end Japanese-made guitars costing $2000 upwards.Pro Series: mid-high end guitars priced between $750-$1700.X Series: mid-range guitars with premium features priced between $500-$1000.JS Series: affordable guitars priced under $500.Jackson break most of their range up 5 different “series” which all have different shapes available, but are targeted at a specific price bracket. Before we jump into more specific comparisons, I wanted to identify the main shapes and models in each brand’s range so you can see the kinds of guitars they both specialise in.
