Marty Friedman Noticias

Scottsdale, AZ (February 4, 2021) -- Jackson continues its longstanding relationship with guitarist Marty Friedman by honoring the virtuoso with the all-new Pro Series Signature Marty Friedman MF-1.

One of the most influential and respected players in the world, Marty Friedman’s 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.

Metal magnificent, the all-new Pro Series Signature Marty Friedman MF-1 features a mahogany body with a cracked Purple Mirror top 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.

“It’s just a gorgeous guitar,” said Friedman. “The people at Jackson came up with a way to develop this – it’s actually really a custom type of job but they managed to do it in such a way to put it out to the public at a reasonable price point.

“I used this model in the photo session for my Tokyo Jukebox 3 album, and you really can’t take a bad picture with this guitar. Depending on how the light hits it, it really changes its personality and image a lot.”

The 24.75”-scale signature model is loaded with premium features to match the demanding needs of an elite and intricate player like Friedman, including a graphite-reinforced mahogany set-neck with scarf joint and bound 12” radius ebony fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets and pearloid block inlays. Passive EMG MF signature humbucking pickups deliver a sound that sings and screams, with a three-way toggle switch, two tone and two volume controls to wrangle all of the subtle nuances out of the guitar.

The sig instrument is complete with a Jackson TOM-style adjustable bridge with anchored tailpiece for improved intonation and enhanced sustain.

Watch the company's video demo:

Guitar World has published an in-depth review of Megadeth guitarist Kiko Loureiro's latest solo album, Open Source, complete with an interview. During the breakdown of the record, Loureiro addresses his decision to have former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman guest on the track "Imminent Threat"..

Loureiro: "One of the worst things about the internet is how people are comparing you with other guitarists. I’m exaggerating, but for the past five years, most phrases on the internet that have 'Kiko' and 'Megadeth' in them have 'Marty Friedman' in the same paragraph, right? 'I prefer Kiko!' or 'I prefer Marty!'

I thought the greatest message would be to have Marty Friedman (on the record), not only because he was the Megadeth guy, but to show that music is not a competition. The best way to show that I’m into this open-source, collaborative vibe is to bring the guy over as a guest."

Read the complete review and interview here.

During a conversation with Gibson, Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine looked back on the band's early days, firing guitarist Chris Poland and drummer Gar Samuelson, hiring Marty Friedman, and more.

One of the most influential and respected players in the world, Marty Friedman’s 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.

Metal magnificent, the all-new Pro Series Signature Marty Friedman MF-1 features a mahogany body with a cracked Purple Mirror top 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.

“It’s just a gorgeous guitar,” said Friedman. “The people at Jackson came up with a way to develop this – it’s actually really a custom type of job but they managed to do it in such a way to put it out to the public at a reasonable price point.

“I used this model in the photo session for my Tokyo Jukebox 3 album, and you really can’t take a bad picture with this guitar. Depending on how the light hits it, it really changes its personality and image a lot.”

The 24.75”-scale signature model is loaded with premium features to match the demanding needs of an elite and intricate player like Friedman, including a graphite-reinforced mahogany set-neck with scarf joint and bound 12” radius ebony fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets and pearloid block inlays. Passive EMG MF signature humbucking pickups deliver a sound that sings and screams, with a three-way toggle switch, two tone and two volume controls to wrangle all of the subtle nuances out of the guitar.

The sig instrument is complete with a Jackson TOM-style adjustable bridge with anchored tailpiece for improved intonation and enhanced sustain.

Watch a Marty live video playing the legendary Tornado of Souls Solo: