Jackson Pro Phil Collen PC1- E WBLK

Jackson Pro Phil Collen PC1- E WBLK review

The Jackson Pro Phil Collen PC1- E WBLK is a Phil Collen signature model with an ST-style outline, a mahogany body, and a recessed Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo. Its defining feature is the onboard 18-volt Jackson Sustainer system, supported by a dedicated driver in the neck position and several controls for shaping its operation. The specification points to a guitar built around controlled pitch movement and sustained notes, rather than a basic three-pickup layout.

The listed price is 1725, with no currency specified in the supplied information. The model became available in September 2026. Jackson includes a Foam Core case, but no gig bag. There are no customer reviews available, so this assessment is based solely on the published specifications, not owner reports or playing tests.

Construction and neck dimensions

The body is mahogany, with no separate top. Jackson specifies a bolt-on neck made from caramelized maple, reinforced with graphite. The fingerboard is ebony and has 24 jumbo frets. A single pearloid sharkfin inlay marks the 12th fret. These details establish the construction and visual character, but they do not by themselves establish the instrument's weight, balance, neck feel, or acoustic response.

The 648 mm (25.5-inch) scale is a familiar full-length format. Nut width is 42.86 mm, and the compound fingerboard radius moves from 304.8 mm (12 inches) to 406.4 mm (16 inches). That flatter radius toward the upper frets is intended to accommodate a changing playing surface along the neck. Whether its profile and fretwork suit a particular player cannot be confirmed from the dimensions alone.

The finish is listed as Worn Black in the detailed specifications, while the general color field says Black. Gold hardware provides a contrast in the stated finish scheme. Jackson lists sealed, die-cast locking machine heads and nickel-plated steel strings in.009-.042 gauge.

Pickup and sustainer system

The listed pickup configuration is HSS, but the three specified units have distinct roles. At the bridge is a DiMarzio X2N DP102 humbucker. The middle position has a DiMarzio Sugar Chakra DP427BK. At the neck is a PC1 Sustainer Driver, which is part of the active sustainer system rather than a conventional neck pickup description. The exact tonal output and interaction between these components are not established by the provided data.

The system runs at 18 volts and includes an active Sustainer on/off switch, an intensity control, and a Fundamental / Harmonic / Blend selector. These controls indicate that the player can switch the sustainer, adjust its intensity, and select among three operating modes. The available specifications do not describe the audible differences between those modes or provide details on battery life, so neither should be assumed.

For the regular output controls, Jackson lists one volume control with a push/pull coil-split function and one tone control. A five-way blade switch selects pickup combinations. The coil-split function is specified for the volume control, though the supplied data does not identify exactly which pickup combinations engage it or how each blade position is wired.

Bridge and tuning hardware

The recessed Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo works with a Floyd Rose 1000 Series locking nut. This arrangement clamps the strings at both ends of the vibrating length, a design intended to help maintain tuning during substantial tremolo use. The specifications do not include setup details, adjustment range, or a test of tuning stability. As with other double-locking systems, string changes and setup involve more steps than a fixed bridge, and the player should account for that maintenance tradeoff.

What the specifications support

The PC1- E WBLK has a clear technical identity: mahogany construction, a 24-fret ebony fingerboard, a compound radius, locking tremolo hardware, and an active sustainer system. Its feature set is unusually specific to players who want both double-locking tremolo operation and selectable sustained-note effects. The signature designation connects it to Phil Collen of Def Leppard, while the listed components provide the more useful basis for judging whether it fits a player's needs.

There are important unknowns. The supplied information gives no weight, neck-profile name, factory setup measurements, included accessories beyond the case, or independent performance results. It also does not specify the currency attached to the price. Those gaps make a hands-on judgment about comfort, sound, finish quality, or value impossible here. On paper, the Jackson is a specialized, electronics-heavy signature guitar; buyers should verify setup, sustainer behavior, and local pricing before purchase.