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Iron Maiden's Adrian Smith Shifts to Jackson Guitars

1/30/2025

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Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden made a bold move from Gibson to Jackson guitars, driven by his frustration with tuning problems on his Les Paul. Inspired by Grover Jackson at Maiden shows, he crafted his signature Stratocaster, designed for easy adjustments. For nearly 18 years, Smith has proudly endorsed Jackson, leading to the creation of several unique signature models.

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Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden made a bold move from Gibson to Jackson guitars, driven by his frustration with tuning problems on his Les Paul. Inspired by Grover Jackson at Maiden shows, he crafted his signature Stratocaster, designed for easy adjustments. For nearly 18 years, Smith has proudly endorsed Jackson, leading to the creation of several unique signature models.