This Jackson x Blizzard guitar is a Diablo player’s wet dream
Are you a guitar-loving metalhead who also happens to be fanatical about Diablo? Your two biggest passions might not always be catered for at the same time, but today, this one’s bang on the money.
Forged in the fires of Jackson’s design room in partnership with Diablo developers Blizzard Entertainment, we introduce you to the X Series Limited Edition Diablo Kelly HT. Inspired by the dark world of the Diablo video game series, this guitar is a contender for one of the most metal six-strings ever.
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Adorned with the menacing visage of Mephisto, the Lord of Hatred – one of the three Prime Evils of the Diablo universe – the guitar sports a hellish black, red and white colour scheme across a nyatoh body with a blood-red binding which wraps the body, neck and headstock. Elsewhere, there’s a through-body one-piece maple neck with graphite reinforcement, plus a 12”-16” compound-radius 24-fret amaranth fingerboard with custom red Diablo-inspired inlays.
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Metal-ready tones come by way of a pair of Jackson-designed high-output pickups with a singular volume control. “When you’re channeling pure evil, you need maximum output, period,” says Jackson.
Other “battle”-ready features include a Jackson hardtail bridge built for “exceptional tuning stability and enhanced sustain”, plus precision die-cast tuners.
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“The Blizzard and Diablo partnership is a natural fit because it fuses the raw, high-performance aggression of Jackson guitars with the dark, immersive mythology of Diablo,” says Jon Romanowski, VP of Product, Jackson.
“The Diablo graphic amplifies that identity, making the guitar feel powerful and visually commanding, carrying the game’s darkness and intensity in every detail. The Jackson Kelly is the perfect platform for this sort of endeavour as its sharp angles and horns give it a weapon-like appearance. It’s a physical crossover between metal culture and gaming lore that feels authentic, collectible and built for the same audience.”
Watch YouTube star Cole Rolland demo the guitar below:
“This guitar is the essence of Diablo forged in the real world,” says Gavian Whishaw, executive producer and VP of Diablo IV.
“Jackson has captured the metal, infernal power of the battle between good and evil with the sleek red and black design. This collaboration is for those who stand at the crossroads of Hell and Rock and Roll, and turns that passion into something you can hold, play and unleash. It’s a crossover we’re proud to crank up to eleven.”
The X Series Limited Edition Diablo Kelly HT is available now, priced at $1,299.99 / £1,199 / €1,409, and comes with a premium Jackson gig bag.
“Perfect for metal masters seeking the ultimate collector’s piece and players who demand both crushing tone and jaw-dropping aesthetics,” Jackson says. “This limited run won’t last forever – prepare to unleash hell and make a deal with the devil for incredible sound.”
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The Jackson x Diablo guitar lands at a crucial moment in the history of the massive online game, as 28 April will see a new expansion, Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred. Diablo IV launched in 2023, shattering records as the best-selling opening in Blizzard’s history, crossing an eerie $666 million in global revenue within the first five days of release.
Jackson’s parent company Fender is no stranger to partnering with media franchises on super-cool limited-edition guitars. Last year, Fender Japan unveiled three Godzilla-themed Stratocaster guitars – with one even able to roar at the push of a button.
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