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Def Leppard's Phil Collen | Backstage Pass | Jackson Guitars

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As a longtime Jackson endorser (since 1986) and lead guitarist for one of the world’s biggest-selling rock bands, Def Leppard’s Phil Collen has deftly wrung numerous classic riffs from Jackson guitars. It’s impossible to imagine the ‘80s and ‘90s rock charts—or Jackson history—without him.

Collen’s PC1 Dinky was one of the original Jackson signature instruments, and continues to stand out in modern times with its staple exotic woods and a Jackson Sustainer/Driver. New for 2017, Collen’s revered USA signature models are being refreshed to match his latest tastes and specifications.

The new USA Signature Phil Collen PC1 Satin electric guitar boasts premium features, including a caramelized mahogany body with 1/8" quilt maple top, bolt-on two-piece caramelized quartersawn flame maple neck with hand-rubbed urethane gel on the back and graphite reinforcement, 12-16" compound radius caramelized flame maple fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets, convenient thumbwheel truss rod butt adjust and licensed Fender Stratocaster headstock.

Collen’s favored H/S/S configuration is also here, with a DiMarzio DP-152-F bridge pickup, DiMarzio HS-2 DP116 middle pickup and a PC1 Sustainer Driver as the neck pickup. Equipped with master volume, master tone and intensity control knobs, as well as a five-way blade switch to tweak and refine tone, a Floyd Rose Original tremolo with die-cast tuners and satin gold hardware.

The Phil Collen PC1 Satin includes a hardshell case.
Jackson USA Signature Phil Collen PC1 Electric Guitar Satin Au Natural
Jackson USA Signature Phil Collen PC1 Electric Guitar Satin Au Natural
Jackson USA Signature Phil Collen PC1 Electric Guitar Satin Au Natural

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Body
  • Body shape: Double cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood: Quilted Maple
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Satin Urethane
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Custom signature
  • Neck wood: 2-piece quartersawn Maple with graphite reinforcement
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5 in.
  • Truss rod: Dual-action
  • Neck finish: Hand-rubbed Urethane
Fretboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: Compound
  • Fret size: Medium jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Block
  • Nut width: 1.69 in. (43 mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: HSS
  • Neck: PC1 Sustainer Driver
  • Middle: HS-2 DP116
  • Bridge: DP-152-F
  • Brand: DiMarzio
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Series
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: None
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, Master tone, Intensity control
  • Pickup switch: 5-way
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Floyd Rose original
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Pin-Lock
  • Color: Gold
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Electronics
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: United States
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Limited lifetime warranty against defects for guitars purchased after 1/1/2000.
One year parts and labor warranty for guitars purchased before 1/1/2000.

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  • Just a Stellar Instrument

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byBeau

    fromGrants Pass Oregon/Austin Texas.

    When I bought the guitar new in 2008, I was just amazed at how versatile this tone monster is. I ended up putting a bigger brass block and some 18K pickup bobbins on her. The PC1 not only plays amazing but looks wicked as well. The back of the neck and body are truly a thing to behold.

  • Elegant guitar

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byMike

    fromPineville Kentucky

    Extremely well built guitar. Set up pretty close to my taste out of the box. 2nd Jackson and they never disappoint. Love the sustainer! Didn't think I would have much of a use for it but I was wrong. Opened up a whole new branch to my playing and creating! Very satisfied.

  • Jackson pc1 are amazing

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    byJacksonpc11

    fromButler pa

    Benn using these as a main guitar for the last 10 years love am !!!

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