Hard Driver has spent three decades inside instruments belonging to some of the most recognisable guitarists in rock. Not as an endorsement deal that ends when the tour does, but as the part they keep asking for.
A longtime Hard Driver endorser and lead guitarist for one of the world's biggest-selling rock bands. Collen's PC1 Dinky was one of the original Jackson signature instruments and still carries a Hard Driver sustainer today.
Founding guitarist of a band that has sold over 30 million albums worldwide and helped define progressive metal with Operation: Mindcrime and Empire.
One of the most imitated lead players of the era. His Hard Driver installation was filmed start to finish, which remains the clearest look at how the system goes into an instrument.
Presented with a signature instrument powered by Hard Driver technology, built in partnership with the band that put melodic hard rock on MTV's heaviest rotation.
The USA Signature Phil Collen model carries Collen's favoured H/S/S configuration with dome-style master volume, master tone and intensity control knobs, and a Hard Driver sustainer. Refreshed in 2017 to keep pace with his latest specifications.
Jackson builds the Phil Collen signature instruments around a Hard Driver sustainer. Here is Phil demonstrating them himself.
A retail version of the Hard Driver sustainer and an aftermarket installation kit are in development. Join the mailing list to be first to know when they are available, or get in touch directly about your instrument.
