Jackson Guitars has announced the release of the Pro Series Signature Lee Malia LM-87, a guitar designed in collaboration with Lee Malia, the influential guitarist of Grammy-nominated rock band Bring Me The Horizon. This new signature model blends Jackson’s classic rock roots with modern style and high-performance features, catering to players seeking both vintage aesthetics and contemporary playability.
Pro Series Signature Lee Malia LM-87
Lee Malia, known for his intricate solos and aggressive playing, required an instrument to capture his authentic, heavy, and versatile sound. The LM-87 is the result of a close partnership with Jackson Guitars, fulfilling Malia’s vision for a powerful and accessible guitar.
“I’m beyond excited to bring my Jackson LM-87 Surfcaster to life,” said Lee Malia. “It’s the guitar I’ve dreamed of making for years, and we’ve made sure it’s super accessible for a wide range of players. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do.”
Bring Me The Horizon
Bring Me The Horizon, recently achieving over a billion streams for their critically acclaimed album “POST HUMAN: NeX GEn,” continues to dominate the global rock scene.
The band’s upcoming headline performances at Rock Am Ring & Rock Im Park in Germany and Reading & Leeds Festival in England further solidify their status as festival headliners.
Inspired by Custom Shop
The Pro Series Signature Lee Malia LM-87 is based on Malia’s custom shop model, built by Mike Shannon, and incorporates features tailored to his rock style and sonic vision.
The guitar boasts an offset Surfcaster body shape with a thin open-pore finish on the bound Okoume body and neck, offering a unique vintage appeal with modern appointments. It also includes a TOM-style bridge with an anchored tailpiece and fine tuners, providing exceptional stability for low tunings and heavy picking.
Key features of the LM-87 include:
- Jackson Custom Lee Malia Pickups: Custom-wound pickups for responsive and powerful tones.
- Push-Pull Coil-Split Controls: Versatile tone shaping with single-coil options.
- Stable Tuning: Three-piece Okoume set neck with graphite reinforcement and fine tuner-equipped bridge.
- Comfortable Fretboard: Amaranth fretboard for smooth chord playing and string bending.
- Fast D-Shaped Neck: Okoume neck for smooth riffing.
- Okoume Body: Lightweight and resonant body with warm, balanced sound.
- Included Gigbag: For stylish and protective transport.
“Lee’s guitar is a perfect example of a guitar that can do it all,” said Tim Hillier-Brook, Artist Marketing Manager of Jackson Guitars. “From heavy down-tuned riffs to glassy clean leads, the playability and versatility of this guitar matches the musical breadth of the band’s discography.”
Jackson Guitars is also partnering with Tunespeak to host a giveaway, offering fans a chance to win a Lee Malia LM-87. The giveaway will run from April 11 to June 3, 2025, with the winner announced on June 3. Fans can enter by visiting Jackson’s social media channels and the Tunespeak website.
Price & Availability
The Pro Series Signature Lee Malia LM-87 is available for $899.99 /£849.
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