When you're looking to stand out from the pack with a touch of ferociousness and fun, you can't go further than this brand spankin' new tribute to the godfather of guitars, Randy Rhodes.
Introducing the Pro Series Signature King V KV Polka Dot, the latest Jackson signature model crafted in a newly resurrected partnership with Machine Head, Vio-Lence, Category 7 and Metal Allegiance shredmaster Phil Demmel.
This new release features a mahogany body and three-piece through-body maple neck with graphite reinforcement, crowned by a 12"-16" compound radius bound ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and pearloid sharkfin inlays. EMG® 81 and 60 humbucking pickups result in focused aggression and harmonic clarity which defines the a-typical sound in modern metal.
On the newly reformed partnership, Phil shares, "I've always been a King V guy..." before highlighting the significance of the polka dots returning in 2025.
"Creating the tribute to Randy Rhodes with the polka dots back in 2009 was something special, so it's nice to be able to pay homage with this limited series to share that with everybody"
Alongside Demmel's signature eye-catching polka dot design, the pro features include dual volume controls, three-way toggle switch, Floyd Rose 1000 series double-locking bridge, Jackson® dual-locking strap buttons, and the classic Jackson pointed 6-in-line headstock.
When it came to finding the right guitar, Demmel shares the significant role Jackson has played throughout his entire career thus far:
"The Jackson name and model has been part of my DNA over these years.
I've been playing 1983-84 and the roster of bands that I've been so fortunate to be part of in the past couple of decades - Machine Head for 16 years, starting Vio-lence back in my high school days [and] reuniting with Vio-lence over the years and putting out new material with them.
Playing with Slayer, with Lamb of God, with Testament, with Overkill, with Non-Point. There's no subtleties, you know what you get with me and I think Jackson has had a big part of that in my playing and also in my confidence...
Everything that you hear I've done with all these bands... Jackson is a big part of it."
Whether you're just starting your guitar hero journey or are halfway to guitar god status, you can't deny the sheer pull and sexiness of Phil Demmel's new signature model.
Isn't it time you levelled up?
Learn more about the Jackson Pro Series Signature King V KV Polka Dot here
Features
- 25.5" scale length
- Mahogany body
- Three-piece through-body maple-neck with graphite reinforcement
- 12"-16" compound radius bound ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and pearloid sharkfin inlays
- EMG® 81 bridge pickup and EMG 60 neck pickup
- Three-way toggle switch and two volume controls
- Recessed Floyd Rose™ FRT-O2000 double locking bridge
- Jackson sealed die-cast tuners
- Jackson® dual-locking strap buttons
- Jackson pointed 6-in-line headstock
- Foam-core case included
