Jackson USA Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly, Ebony Fingerboard · Black Finish

Jeff Loomis has left an unmistakable mark on modern metal, defining entire subgenres with his fluid technique, blistering speed, and articulate precision. From his groundbreaking work with Nevermore to his solo releases and current role in Arch Enemy, Loomis continues to shape the sound of extreme metal guitar.

The Jackson USA Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly™ is a no-compromise instrument built to meet the demands of the most technically advanced players. Designed in collaboration with Loomis himself, this USA-made Kelly combines brutal aesthetics, supreme playability, and devastating tone into one elite performance machine.

Construction & Playability

• Ash body with sandblasted ash top for a raw, aggressive visual character
• One-piece quartersawn maple neck-through-body construction
• Graphite reinforcement and scarf joint for exceptional stability
• Bound ebony fingerboard with 12"–16" compound radius
• 24 jumbo stainless steel frets for effortless speed and longevity
• Mother of pearl sharkfin inlays with Luminlay® side dots
• 25.5" scale length for tight response and precise articulation
• Heel-mount truss rod adjustment wheel for quick setup access

Electronics & Tone

• Seymour Duncan® Jeff Loomis Signature Blackouts® humbuckers
• Neck pickup delivers smooth, glassy lead tones
• Bridge pickup provides crushing aggression with clarity and sustain
• Single volume control for direct, no-nonsense control
• 3-way toggle switch for flexible pickup selection
• Active electronics for powerful output and low noise

Hardware & Performance

• Floyd Rose® 1500 Series double-locking tremolo system
• Sperzel® die-cast tuning machines for rock-solid tuning stability
• Black hardware throughout for a stealth aesthetic
• Floyd Rose® locking nut and tremolo arm included
• Nickel-plated steel strings (.011–.060 gauges)

Design Details

• Iconic Kelly™ body shape with white binding
• Matching pointed Jackson® 6-in-line headstock
• Chrome Jackson logo on headstock
• Gloss / satin black finish for a distressed, menacing look

Full Specifications

• Series: Artist Signature
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Country of Origin: USA
• Body Material: Ash
• Body Top: Sandblasted Ash
• Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple
• Neck Construction: Neck-Through-Body with Graphite Reinforcement
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"–16" Compound
• Frets: 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
• Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
• Bridge: Floyd Rose® 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo
• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Controls: Volume
• Switching: 3-Position Toggle

Included

• Jackson USA Signature Jeff Loomis Kelly™ Guitar
• Hardshell Case