General
Most of you will know Chris Broderick as a member of one of the 'big four' in thrash metal, Megadeth. The guitar virtuoso is more than just a shredder, though, and his custom signature guitar, the Jackson Soloist HT7, is the culmination of his years of experience and expertise. In close collaboration with Jackson's Custom Shop builder Mike Shannon, Broderick developed his very own dream guitar, which clearly reflects his musical diversity. For Chris Broderick, the Soloist HT7 truly is the ultimate guitar. With its neck-through construction, fixed Jackson Single String bridge, Planet Waves Auto-Trim locking tuners and custom DiMarzio pickups, this guitar is simply unbeatable.
7-string versatility
The DiMarzio pickups that Chris Broderick has designed himself are mounted directly onto the guitar's body, ensuring a tight, defined sound with a nice punch. Thanks to the extra low B string, your low end will certainly growl! The humbucker pickups are great for heavy riffs, but can also be split in two, effectively turning them into single-coils for more definition, transparency and diversity. Like any Soloist, this guitar has a neck-through construction that gives it infinite sustain and a smooth tone. An ebony fretboard adds both warmth and clarity to the already impressive sound of the Soloist HT7.
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.
