Gojira guitarist’s new Jackson signature is the first-ever Rhoads model to feature an EverTune bridge
Jackson has blessed Gojira guitarist Christian Andreu with a brand-new signature model, and intriguingly, it’s the first-ever Rhoads model in the Jackson lineup to feature an EverTune bridge…
The guitar joins two existing Jackson signatures under the French guitarist’s portfolio, completing a trio of custom-spec’d Randy Rhoads tuned for his punishing riffs in Gojira.
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In terms of specs, as stated, the headline feature of the Pro Plus Series Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RR24 EVTN6 is its EverTune bridge – the first time one has featured on a Jackson Rhoads.
For those unaware, the EverTune is a patented bridge design which uses a system of springs and levers to keep a guitar perfectly in tune no matter the conditions or ferocity of playing that’s thrown at it.
As you’d expect, then, the EverTune is widely favoured by metal musicians, with Andreu’s Gojira co-guitarist Joe Duplantier using one during the band’s landmark 2024 Olympic opening ceremony, as well as other metal stalwarts including Trivium’s Matt Heafy and Tetrarch’s Diamond Rowe.
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Elsewhere on the spec sheet, Christian Andreu’s new signature model features a single Fishman Fluence Modern humbucker in the bridge position – with a three-way mini toggle for access to three different Fishman voicings – 24 jumbo stainless steel frets on a “lightning-fast” 12”-16” compound-radius ebony fingerboard, and a three-piece neck-thru build with graphite reinforcement with alder wings for “earth-shaking tone with fortress-like stability”.
“It started as love at first sight when I was 15, seeing the legendary Kirk Hammett wield this iconic shape. It was the most metal thing I’d ever seen, and I was hooked,” Andreu says.
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“20 years later, holding my first Jackson RR signature model turned that teenage dream into reality. And now, I’m even more excited to introduce my brand-new RR signature guitar. This instrument isn’t just something I play live; it’s an extension of who I am.
“It’s also an honour to represent the first-ever RR model equipped with an EverTune bridge! With an unbelievably smooth neck, perfect balance and effortless playability, this guitar feels like it was built for me. I couldn’t be prouder of how it turned out.”
Watch Christian Andreu put his new signature model through its paces in Jackson’s new demo video below:
“This Pro Plus Series signature is the culmination of everything we’ve learned about extreme performance,” adds Jon Romanowski, VP of Product, Jackson.
“It’s a precision-engineered instrument built to withstand the most punishing tour conditions while delivering the sonic brutality that defines Gojira’s legendary sound. We’re proud to collaborate with a groundbreaking artist who shares our commitment to creating instruments that unleash musicians’ full creative potential.”
The Pro Plus Series Signature Christian Andreu Rhoads RR24 EVTN6 is available now, priced at $2,429 / £1,849. Learn more at Jackson.
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