Jackson Pro Plus Series Juggernaut ET8 Misha Mansoor Signature 8-String Electric Guitar - Nardo Gray

The Jackson Pro Plus Series Juggernaut ET8 Misha Mansoor signature 8-string electric guitar is built for the kind of low-tuned precision, extended-range control and rhythmic complexity that defines modern progressive metal. As the guitarist and creative force behind Periphery, Misha has pushed djent and progressive metal into sharper focus with tracks like “Icarus Lives!,” “Marigold” and “Reptile,” where tight articulation, massive low-end response and fluid lead work all have to coexist. This limited-edition 8-string Juggernaut pairs a 28" scale length with an EverTune F8 bridge, giving players the tension, tuning stability and intonation control needed for aggressive riffing and complex extended-range parts. A poplar body, caramelized bolt-on maple neck, flat 20" ebony fingerboard and uncovered Jackson MM1 humbuckers create a fast, stable and articulate signature model built for clarity under heavy picking.

28" Scale Length for Extended-Range Precision

The Juggernaut ET8 uses a 28" scale length to support the added tension and definition required from an 8-string electric guitar. That longer scale helps low strings stay tighter and more controlled, especially when playing palm-muted patterns, wide chord voicings and syncopated riffs. Paired with the EverTune F8 Model bridge, the guitar is built to hold tuning and intonation across demanding low-tuned playing, helping aggressive low-tuned riffs and extended chords stay consistent during recording, rehearsals and live performance.

Jackson MM1 Pickups and Flexible Switching

Misha Mansoor worked with Jackson to develop the uncovered MM1 humbuckers, which are voiced for dynamic response, strong output and clear articulation under heavy picking. The uncovered design adds brightness and immediacy, helping low strings retain definition through high-gain amps, modelers and dense rhythm tones. A 5-position blade switch, master volume and master tone with push/pull select feature give the guitar a wider range than a basic HH setup, from full bridge attack and full neck response to split-coil textures and both humbuckers together.

Poplar Body and Caramelized Maple Neck

A gloss-finished poplar body keeps the guitar focused and manageable, while the caramelized maple neck adds stability and a smooth, broken-in feel. The bolt-on neck construction includes graphite reinforcement and a scarf joint for increased strength, and the wrap-around heel improves comfort when moving into the upper register. An oiled neck finish keeps the back of the neck fast under the hand, making the guitar better suited to long sessions, technical rhythm work and extended lead passages.

Flat Ebony Fingerboard for Speed and Control

The ebony fingerboard uses a 20" flat radius, rolled edges and 24 jumbo stainless steel frets, giving the Juggernaut ET8 a fast, modern playing surface built for precision. Offset white dot inlays keep the look clean, while Luminlay side dots make position changes easier on dark stages. A heel-mounted truss rod adjustment wheel also allows quicker neck relief tweaks without removing the neck or working around the headstock.

Misha Mansoor Signature Design for Modern Progressive Metal

Misha Mansoor’s influence extends beyond his role as Periphery’s guitarist and principal creative force; his approach helped define a generation of progressive metal players who expect extended-range guitars to stay precise, expressive and mix-ready. Across songs such as “Scarlet” and “Blood Eagle,” Misha’s playing moves from tightly gated rhythmic patterns to layered melodic parts and wide, harmonically dense voicings. The Jackson Pro Plus Series Juggernaut ET8 Misha Mansoor signature 8-string electric guitar reflects that same balance of power and control, giving players a limited-edition instrument built for low-tuned force, technical detail and the clarity modern progressive metal demands.