Pro Loomis

A new one from Jackson - Jeff Loomis' Pro-Series Kelly got a hard tail treatment. That's about it. Should it be more interesting than merely featuring a non-whammy version? If it should, then Jackson would be wise to hold it off till 2024. Nice body grain there & it's not ash.

Pic: Jackson USA

Pro Broderick

The new (2013) non-USA (Pro series) Jackson Chris Broderick models look the works- mahogany body, DiMarzio pickups... but why the Floyd Rose Special bridge? If you have any experience at all with this least expensive version of the FR bridge, you'd know how fragile it is. A little over-tightening of the locking string saddle & it'll crack. I don't mean to be demeaning this product but it's better off not being there.

Jackson: Pro series

Jackson has some new models under the Pro Series offerings, the Dinky you see above is a selection from that camp. Looks totally enticing, but I don't need another Floyd-equipped model.