One of the most influential and respected players in the world, Marty Friedmans impactful and game-changing contributions to heavy metal and guitar in general continue to inspire generations of musicians and music fans to this day. He defined modern guitar playing with Jason Becker in Cacophony, was a key element in the wildly successful rise of thrash pioneers Megadeth, and with his Marty-esque improvisations and exotic fusion of Eastern and Western music, has achieved global success as a solo artist.
Jackson® continues our longstanding relationship with Friedman by collaborating with the virtuoso on the Pro Series Signature Marty Friedman MF-1.
This 24.75-scale signature model is loaded with great features to match the demanding needs of an elite and intricate player like Friedman but at an affordable price.
Friedmans signature MF-1 features a resonant mahogany with a striking cracked mirror top. A mahogany set-neck features a scarf joint and graphite-reinforcement rods to protect against environmental depredations. A 12-radius bound ebony fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets and pearloid block inlays is an ideal playing surface for swift licks or articulate chord work.
Marty Friedman dual passive EMG® MF signature humbucking pickups deliver a sound that sings and screams. This axe is also equipped with two volume and two tone controls as well as a three-way pickup toggle switch to wrangle all of the subtle nuances out of your guitar tone. The Jackson TOM-style adjustable bridge with anchored tailpiece and die-cast locking tuners creates improved intonation and enhanced sustain.
Never fear being upstaged with the all-new cracked Purple Mirror finish, complete with 3-ply white/abalone/white body binding, all-black hardware and reverse Jackson 3x3 (3 over, 3 under) AT-1 black headstock.
MAHOGANY BODY WITH CRACKED MIRROR TOP
Mahogany produces a rich, warm and resonant tone that is well balanced. The cracked mirror top of this axes seethes with distinguished flair that is as unique as the artist playing it.
EMG® MF SIGNATURE HUMBUCKING PICKUPS
EMG developed a brand-new passive signature set for Friedman that delivers all of the dynamic response, power, punch and clarity that only EMG can. These signature pickups feature alnico 5 magnets, a brand-new recipe for winding the custom-made bobbins, and Friedmans favourite brushed black chrome finish.
BODY
BODY MATERIAL
Mahogany
BODY FINISH
Gloss
BODY SHAPE
Monarkh
NECK
NUMBER OF STRINGS
6
NECK MATERIAL
Mahogany
NECK CONSTRUCTION
Set-Neck with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
NECK BINDING
White
NECK FINISH
Gloss / Painted
SCALE LENGTH
24.75" (629 mm)
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL
Laurel
FINGERBOARD RADIUS
12" (305 mm)
NUMBER OF FRETS
22
FRET SIZE
Jumbo
NUT MATERIAL
Black Plastic
NUT WIDTH
1.6875" (42.86 mm)
POSITION INLAYS
Pearloid Block
TRUSS ROD
Dual-Action
TRUSS ROD NUT
Truss Rod Adjustment at Nut
ELECTRONICS
BRIDGE PICKUP
EMG® MF Signature
NECK PICKUP
EMG® MF Signature
CONTROLS
Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Tone 1. (Neck Pickup), Tone 2. (Bridge Pickup)
SWITCHING
3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
CONFIGURATION
HH
HARDWARE
BRIDGE
Jackson® TOM-Style Adjustable with Anchored Tailpiece
HARDWARE FINISH
Black
TUNING MACHINES
Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast Locking
CONTROL KNOBS
White Speed
SWITCH TIP
Black
MISCELLANEOUS
STRINGS
Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
ACCESSORIES
CASE/GIG BAG
Optional Jackson® Monarkh 6/7 Gator Hardshell (p/n 299-6665-100); Optional Soloist/Dinky Gig Bag (p/n 299-1512-106)