# Chris Rorland Finds Perfect Guitar

> Sabaton guitarist Chris Rorland ends his search for the ideal guitar with Jackson's first signature model.
- Title: Chris Rorland Finds Perfect Guitar · Guitar World | Shortify
- Summary: Sabaton guitarist Chris Rorland ends his search for the ideal guitar with Jackson's first signature model. Sabaton guitarist Chris Rorland chose Jackson's…
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- Source: Guitar World — https://guitarworld.com/gear/electric-guitars/jackson-sabaton-chris-rorland-sl7-soloist
- Published: 2026-09-30T15:13:26+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: chris rorland, sabaton, jackson, sl7 soloist, electric guitar, signature guitar, metal music
## Chris Rorland's guitar search
Sabaton guitarist Chris Rorland has spent years searching for a guitar that felt 100% right.

> I never found a guitar that felt 110% right for me
## Jackson signature guitar
Jackson released Chris Rorland's first signature guitar model after four years on their artist roster.
## Key features
The guitar includes seven strings, EMG 81-7H and 85-7H pickups, a Floyd Rose tremolo, and a 26.5-inch scale length.
## Design improvements
The volume knob was moved closer to the neck for easier access and the toggle selector switch was positioned for mid-solo switching with the middle finger.
## Rorland's requirements
Rorland wanted a guitar that is effortless to play, stays in tune, and is built for the stage with precise, aggressive, and reliable performance.

> It's precise, aggressive and reliable - a guitar that doesn't fight you
## Jackson's perspective
Jackson VP of Product Jon Romanowski said Chris Rorland's playing is precise, technical, and powerful, connecting with audiences immediately.

> Chris represents exactly the kind of player who makes sense for Jackson
## Key takeaway

Sabaton guitarist Chris Rorland chose Jackson's SL7 Soloist guitar after years of searching for a guitar that felt 100% right.