Jackson gives Sabaton’s Chris Rörland his first signature guitar with the seven-string SL7 Soloist
The 26.5-inch-scale Pro Series model pairs neck-through construction, active EMGs and a Floyd Rose with stage-minded control placement.
Oct 1, 2026
Credit: Jackson via Guitar World
Jackson has released the Pro Series Signature Chris Rörland SL7 Soloist, the Sabaton guitarist’s first signature model with the company. The satin-black seven-string uses a neck-through three-piece maple neck, nyatoh body, ebony fingerboard and a 26.5-inch scale intended to keep low tunings stable.
An EMG 81-7H at the bridge and 85-7H at the neck feed a single volume control and three-way toggle, while a recessed Floyd Rose 1000 Series handles pitch work. Rörland also moved the volume knob out of his picking path and placed the selector close enough for mid-solo changes. The guitar is available now at $1,599.99 with a gig bag.
Why it matters
This is a focused production seven-string built around the practical demands of a touring metal player, not a cosmetic endorsement.
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Sources
- https://www.jacksonguitars.com/products/pro-series-signature-chris-rorland-sl7-soloist(primary)
- https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/jackson-sabaton-chris-rorland-sl7-soloist
- https://blabbermouth.net/news/sabatons-chris-rorland-partners-with-jackson-for-first-ever-signature-sl7-soloist-guitar
- https://guitar-player.com/equipment/jackson-pro-series-chris-roerland-sl7-soloist-vorgestellt/