General
Going by its looks and feel alone, you'll instantly know this USA Chris Broderick Soloist HT6 is a top-class electric solid-body guitar. The use of high-grade wood types and the sublime Transparent Red finish of this Jackson Custom Shop instrument tell you all you need to know. Not only does the artist signature Soloist boast a neck-through construction with two mahogany wings, an ebony fretboard and a maple neck, it also has a luscious lacquer finish that brings out its quilted maple arched top. The acoustic core sound this guitar produces is warm and prominent with a light punch and delightful low sustain. The Jackson Chris Broderick Soloist HT6 Transparent Red comes with strap locks and a case.
Soloist HT6: Dimarzio Direct Mount and Planet Waves Auto-Trim
Chris Broderick's stage experience spans over three decades, so he knows exactly which specifications work for him. You can reap the benefits, since this signature model is the culmination of all his knowledge. Broderick-designed Custom DiMarzio direct-mounted humbucking pickups provide a powerful and clear signal that easily boosts you through the mix. The recessed Floyd Rose Pro bridge provides optimal tuning stability and can be set up very precisely. Changing strings is a piece of cake with the Planet Waves Auto-Trim tuners; a clever solution to a common issue. Furthermore, the 12-inch ebony fretboard doesn't have any inlays. Consider yourself a painter in front of a blank canvas and explore new shapes and patterns.
Chris Broderick
Chris Broderick is an American musician, best known for his virtuoso guitar playing. After a classical training and daily practice sessions on both electric and classical guitar as well as piano and violin, he soon grew up to become a highly skilled and versatile musician. Chris was brought into the fold of Jag Panzer, where he provided the band with complex and technical riffs for over ten years. Afterwards, he joined Nevermore on tour, where he showcased ferocious lead work alongside Jeff Loomis. In 2008, he joined the legendary Megadeth, but decided to part ways in 2014 to pursue his own musical direction, which we can now hear in Act of Defiance. Every guitarist can surely learn something from this all-rounder.