Jackson Legend Series: Randy Rhoads, Marty Friedman & Metal Icons Return [Audio Review]

Unlisted audio-repaired review copy for TV playback checks. Jackson’s new Legend Series brings back four recognizable designs: Randy Rhoads CD1, Scott Ian’s NOT Rhoads RR22, Marty Friedman Kelly KE-1 and David Ellefson CB V Concert Bass. We compare the construction, pickups, controls, bridges, official U.S. listed prices and included foam core cases, using real front, back and detail photographs of the exact launch instruments. Marty’s Kahler 7330 is a FIXED bridge; Scott’s model has a Floyd Rose 1000, while Randy’s uses a vintage six-saddle tremolo. CHAPTERS 0:00 Jackson brings back four metal icons 0:59 Randy Rhoads CD1 2:48 Scott Ian NOT Rhoads RR22 4:37 Marty Friedman Kelly KE-1 6:33 David Ellefson CB V Concert Bass 8:28 Which Legend fits your playing? 10:09 The Guitar Get Down — your pick? U.S. LISTED PRICES — OCTOBER 2026 Randy Rhoads CD1: $2,499.99 Scott Ian Rhoads RR22 NOT: $2,199.99 Marty Friedman Kelly KE-1: $2,299.99 David Ellefson CB V Concert Bass: $2,499.99 All four official launch listings include model-specific foam core cases. Prices before tax; availability and pricing can change. Listings rechecked October 16, 2026. All four launch configurations are right-handed. WATCH NEXT LTD vs ESP: EC & Eclipse guide    • ESP Eclipse vs LTD EC Buyer's Guide 2026 |...   Charvel comprehensive buyer’s guide    • Charvel Guitar Buyer's Guide 2026 | San Di...   SOURCES / PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY Jackson / FMIC launch announcement, October 14, 2026: https://www.fender.com/newsroom/27327... https://www.jacksonguitars.com/produc... https://www.jacksonguitars.com/produc... https://www.jacksonguitars.com/produc... https://www.jacksonguitars.com/produc... This is an independently researched launch guide, not a hands-on test or an endorsement from Jackson or the artists. Product photographs and specifications: Jackson / FMIC. Crops and upright rotations are editorial presentations of those actual photographs; no guitar views were generated. Production uses AI-generated narration (Drew Land) and an original generated metal instrumental. Editorial research, comparisons and production: The Guitar Get Down. Which Legend would you choose? Let us know in the comments, and subscribe for guitar guides, comparisons and new releases.    / @guitargetdown   #JacksonGuitars #LegendSeries #GuitarGetDown