A collaboration between world-renowned jazz guitarist Ron Jackson and master luthier Wyatt Wilkie, this exceptional archtop seamlessly blends classic craftsmanship with modern aesthetics and playability.

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Design & Construction
 

Drawing inspiration from Wilkie’s Northern Flyer and his Atlas models, this archtop delivers a fresh, sophisticated look. Wilkie’s refined interpretation of the Gibson Florentine cutaway enhances both its elegant visual appeal and acoustic projection. The guitar is available as a six or seven string in a variety of sizes.

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Premium Tonewoods

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• Top: Hand-carved, X-braced European Spruce, selected for its exceptional resonance and warmth.

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• Back & Sides: Highly figured Bigleaf Maple from Vancouver Island, a region renowned for world-class tonewoods.

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• Neck: Three-piece laminated Spanish Cedar, offering lightweight stability, reinforced with carbon fiber strips and an adjustable truss rod for long-term durability.

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• Fretboard & Headstock Overlay: Straight-grained Indian Rosewood, delivering a warm, articulate tone with a striking contrast against the classic sunburst finish.

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• Pickguard, Bridge & Tailpiece: Crafted from solid Gabon Ebony for a refined look and rich tonal response.

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Innovative Features

 

• Wilkie Kingpin Tailpiece Anchor: A brass tailpiece mount with an inlaid abalone dot, providing a secure connection and a touch of elegance.

 

• Kent Armstrong Floating Humbucker: Handcrafted to perfectly match the fretboard for balanced, articulate tones.

 

• Under-Pickguard Controls: Thumbwheel volume and tone controls discreetly placed for seamless adjustments without disrupting the guitar’s aesthetics.

 

• Gotoh 510 Mini Tuners (18:1 ratio): High-precision tuners ensuring smooth, accurate tuning stability.

 

• Signature Headstock Detail: A gold foil waterslide decal featuring Ron Jackson’s signature, adding a refined and personal touch.

 

Meticulously crafted for the discerning jazz guitarist, the Ron Jackson Signature Archtop offers an unparalleled combination of tone, playability, and elegance. Whether on stage or in the studio, this instrument delivers a rich, dynamic voice worthy of the finest jazz performances.