Misha Mansoor of Periphery is back with the latest version of his signature Jackson Juggernaut Pro Plus Series, a guitar built for serious players who want style, comfort, and performance all in one.
Made with Comfort in Mind
Misha has always been a fan of Super Strats, and these latest models reflects years of fine-tuning and feedback from life on the road and in the studio. The arched top design not only adds visual depth, especially in the Red Crystal finish inspired by his favorite car paint, but it also makes the guitar feel incredibly comfortable to play.
The body shape and contours were designed with ergonomics in mind. Whether you’re sitting, standing, recording, or playing live, the Juggernaut fits naturally and stays comfortable for long sessions.
Built for the Stage and Studio
Every detail on this guitar is made to perform:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Juggernaut (arched top) |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-on |
| Fretboard Radius | 20″ |
| Frets | Jumbo Stainless Steel |
| Tuners | Jackson sealed die-cast locking tuners |
| Truss Rod Access | Heel-mounted adjustment wheel |
| Inlays | Luminlay side dots (glow in the dark) |
| Pickups | Jackson MM1 Humbuckers |
| Switching | 5-way selector with coil-splitting options |
| Tone Control | Push-pull tone bypass |
| Bridge | EverTune© or Hardtail |
Inspired by Misha’s Love for Cars
One of the most striking aspects of the Juggernaut Pro Plus Series are the finishes. Being a hugecar enthusiast, Misha’s passion directly inspired the color choices and finishes on these guitars. These new versions of the Juggernaut HT6 are available in Blue Sparkle, or Red Crystal and the Evertune ET6 is available in Rivera Blue.
The Red Crystal finish, is modelled after one of Misha’s favorite iconic car colors. The result is a guitar that doesn’t just play and feel premium, it looks premium too. With its arched top and vibrant, glossy colors, the Juggernaut has a presence that stands out on stage just like a custom sports car does on the road.
Designed by a Player, for Players
In a clever bit of design, the Juggernaut’s tone knob is bypassed by default, meaning it’s out of the signal path until you pull it up. When engaged, it functions as a traditional tone control, letting you roll off highs for warmer, rounder sounds.
Misha designed it this way to keep the signal as direct and clean as possible when the tone knob isn’t needed. That means no accidental tone roll-offs while playing, keeping your sound clear and consistent.
This guitar is built to feel like an extension of the player. No quirks, no unnecessary controls, just a guitar that works with you, not against you.
Versatile Tones with Custom Pickups
The Juggernaut Pro Plus Series is loaded with Jackson MM1 pickups, designed to handle the wide tonal demands of Misha’s playing from crushing high-gain riffs to clean, glassy tones. The 5-way pickup selector opens up a full palette of sounds:
- Position 1 & 5: Full humbucker tones at the bridge and neck, tight, aggressive, and perfect for metal and heavy rock.
- Position 3: Standard middle position.
- Positions 2 & 4: Coil-split tones for that unmistakable Strat-like sparkle, ideal for funk, blues, or cleaner passages in progressive music.
Whether you’re after heavy chugs, cutting leads, or clean, dynamic picking, this guitar has you covered.
Why the EverTune Bridge Matters
The EverTune ET6 Juggernaut is available in a stunning Riviera Blue colour. For players who use drop tunings or odd string setups, the EverTune bridge is essential and is something Misha and the other Periphery guitarists rely on both live and in the studio. The EverTune bridge keeps every string perfectly in tune regardless of how hard you play or how much you bend.
The 7-String Expansion: HT7P & HT7
There are also the 7-string versions of the Juggernaut, ideal for players who need the extended range and depth.
The HT7P and HT7 takes things up a notch with a luxurious look and feel, without sacrificing the brutal tones.
- Scale Length: 26.5″
- Body: Poplar on both, burl top on the HT7P
- Neck: Bolt-on caramelized maple with graphite reinforcement, wrap-around heel, and oiled back finish
- Fingerboard: Ebony, 20″ radius, 24 jumbo stainless steel frets, rolled edges, offset dot inlays
- Side Dots: Luminlay® for visibility on dark stages
- Pickups: Uncovered direct mount Jackson MM1 bridge & neck humbuckers
- Controls: 5-way blade selector, single volume, and a tone knob with a push/pull feature for expanded voicing
- Bridge: Jackson HT7 string-through-body hardtail
The HT7 offers the same tonal flexibility as the HT7P with a more stripped-back, utilitarian aesthetic. Whether you prefer the aggressive pop of Signal Yellow or the class of Silverburst Sparkle, this guitar is ready to djent straight out of the box.
The HT7P stands out visually as much as it does sonically, thanks to its eye-catching Chlorine Burst Burl finish. The poplar burl top gives each guitar a one-of-a-kind, organic grain pattern, adding depth and character to the instrument’s look. The burst finish highlights the natural figuring of the wood creating a striking, high-end aesthetic.
Final Thoughts
Misha says it best: play guitar because it’s fun. Whether you’re playing for yourself, recording in the studio, or touring the world, the Juggernaut Pro Plus Series is built to help you focus on what matters: the music.