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JACKSON AND PERIPHERY’S MISHA MANSOOR DEBUT THE JUGGERNAUT’S NEXT EVOLUTION: THE ET8, JACKSON'S FIRST EVERTUNE EIGHT-STRING

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JACKSON AND PERIPHERY'S MISHA MANSOOR DEBUT THE JUGGERNAUT'S NEXT EVOLUTION: THE ET8, JACKSON'S FIRST EVERTUNE EIGHT-STRING
Signature Features Include EverTune® F8 Bridge, Jackson Uncovered MM1 Pickups, 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (May 19, 2026) - Today, Jackson teams up with longtime partner and Periphery guitarist Misha Mansoor to introduce the Pro Plus Series Limited Edition Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET8. In a first for the brand, this model brings the highly requested EverTune Bridge to a Jackson eight-string guitar, delivering unparalleled tuning stability across Misha's expansive tonal range. Engineered for players who demand precision without compromise, the Juggernaut ET8 is a bold fusion of innovation and raw performance.

"I'm so excited to finally have an eight-string signature model, and it's a special one, too," said Misha Mansoor. "We have been working on the design for a while now, and I think the EverTune was the final piece of the puzzle. Periphery uses eight strings quite a bit, and both live and in the studio, the EverTune has made it so I can focus more on my performance and tone and let the bridge handle the tuning stability."

Misha Mansoor, co-founder and guitarist of progressive metal band Periphery and pioneer of the djent movement, epitomizes technical mastery and forward-thinking artistry that Jackson celebrates through his signature series. Building on his 2025 Juggernaut releases, including the HT6, HT7, HT7P, ET6 and ET7, the highly anticipated ET8 reflects the natural evolution of a partnership rooted in shared values of premium craftsmanship and sonic exploration, while also making history as Jackson's first-ever EverTune bridge eight-string guitar.

Key features include:
  • EverTune® F8 Eight-String Bridge - Purpose-built for eight-string guitars to deliver unwavering pitch stability, this bridge keeps every note locked in tune through even Misha's most aggressive playing.
  • Jackson Uncovered MM1 Pickups - Developed in close collaboration with Misha, these signature pickups prioritize tone above all else. Left intentionally uncovered, they deliver the distinct, open brightness Misha demands, staying articulate and defined no matter how hard he picks.
  • 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets - Extended range meets enhanced playability, giving Misha the fretboard real estate and durability needed to push every performance to its limit.
  • Nardo Gray Finish - A sleek, understated hue that matches Misha's versatile style.

"The EverTune on the eight-string for Misha is a long-awaited fan favorite," said Peter Wichers, Product Development Manager, Jackson Guitars. "Eight-string guitars demand a lot, and the extended range and lower tunings can make staying in tune a real challenge, especially under the heat of stage lights or the grind of a long tour. The EverTune bridge keeps every string locked in pitch, so that low F# or A stays as tight and punchy as the moment you tuned it. Players can solely focus on their performance and creativity rather than stopping to retune between songs."

Watch Misha command the Juggernaut ET8 in a hypnotic, all-blue mirrored room reflecting the boundless sonic range of his signature guitar as he debuts Periphery's newly released song "Subhuman." High-resolution product and lifestyle images of the Pro Plus Series Limited Edition Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET8 can be found HERE. Full product descriptions and specifications can be found HERE.

For technical specs, additional information on new Jackson products and to find a retail partner near you, visitwww.jacksonguitars.com. Join the conversation on social media by following @JacksonGuitarUSA on YouTube, @JacksonGuitars on X and @OfficialJacksonGuitars on Instagram and Threads.

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Pro Plus Series Limited Edition Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET8 (MSRP: $1,899.99 USD, £1,699 GBP, €1,999 EUR, $3,299 AUD, ¥280,500 JPY) The Pro Plus Series Limited Edition Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut ET8 offers a 27" scale length, poplar body and caramelized bolt-on maple neck with rock-solid graphite reinforcement, wrap-around heel and oiled back finish for greater playing comfort. Enjoy blazing fast leads with a 20" flat radius ebony fingerboard featuring rolled edges, 24 jumbo stainless steel frets and offset dot inlays. Luminlay® side dots will guide your way even on the darkest of stages, while the heel-mount truss rod adjustment wheel allows for convenient neck relief tweaks. Not willing to sacrifice tone, Mansoor spent considerable time working with Jackson to develop the Jackson MM1 pickups. These super-charged humbuckers produce a balanced sonic landscape with plenty of dynamics, and by leaving them uncovered, there's an added and distinct brightness that remains articulate under heavy picking. A five-way pickup blade switch, single volume control and single tone control with push/pull select feature allows for multiple tonal variations and exploration. An EverTune® F8 Model bridge will keep your guitar perfectly in tune and intonate all the way up the neck to handle low tunings.

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