For more than four decades, Phil Collen’s blend of technical precision, hard-picking aggression, and ear-catching musicality has defined the sound of hard-rock heavyweights Def Leppard. Phil’s co-lead duties, alongside late guitarist Steve Clark, formed the foundation of mega-hits such as “Photograph,” “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” and “Hysteria,” setting the standard for ’80s glam metal. Moreover, Phil’s near-exclusive use of Jackson guitars since 1986 has been instrumental in transforming the brand into the industry-leading powerhouse it is today. In fact, the PC1 was one of Jackson’s very first artist collaboration models, with this Phil Collen PC1-E carrying that torch into the brand’s Pro Series lineup.
Your Jackson Pro Series PC1-E will arrive with an active Sustainer pickup in the neck position, ready to deliver sound for days. There's a toggle so you can turn the sustainer on or off, plus a switch that lets you choose whether the fundamental notes or the harmonics are sustained. In the middle slot, you get a DiMarzio Sugar Chakra — a hard-hitting pickup designed at the request of Def Leppard’s Phil Collen, beloved by hard-rockers for its ability to pack a full-size humbucker sound in a single-coil-sized package. Finally, the bridge-position DiMarzio X2N unleashes a high-output blast of in-your-face humbucking heat.
The Jackson Pro Series PC1-E holds up to sadistic whammy abuse thanks to its recessed Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo. While the Floyd is fully capable of subtle, expressive warbles, that's probably not what you're shooting for. Never fear; this lean, mean shredder also tackles screaming harmonic squeals and subterranean dive-bombs with equal assurance. Even better, this trem's double-locking design delivers super-reliable tuning stability while enabling seemingly endless sustain.
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Featuring a well-worn nitro lacquer finish, the Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Collen PC1-E puts the sound of Def Leppard’s legendary lead guitarist at your command. This mahogany-bodied 6-string, based on Phil’s long-standing signature PC1 model, comes primed for hard-rock mayhem with a dual-DiMarzio configuration supported by an active PC1 Sustainer Driver in the neck position. Complete with a 5-way pickup selector, a Fundamental/Harmonic/Blend switch, and a push-pull coil split, the PC1-E epitomizes the idea of a do-it-all axe, dealing out arena-rocking rhythms, chorused-out cleans, and infinite-sustaining leads with equal aplomb. Next, the one-piece caramelized maple neck comes optimized to accommodate Phil’s technique-heavy style, featuring dual graphite reinforcement, a compound-radius ebony fingerboard, and jumbo-sized frets. Road-ready hardware in a gleaming gold finish completes the package, including a dive-bomb-ready Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo and Jackson locking tuners. Sling up the Jackson Pro Series Signature Phil Collen PC1-E at your next gig or session, and you’ll be tapping into one of the most iconic sounds in hard-rock history.
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