The Jackson Pro Series MF-1 is a Jackson electric guitar, currently around $1249.48. Close alternatives include the G&L Rampage and the ESP Phoenix. It pairs well with the Blackstar Studio 10 KT88 Limited Edition and the Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head.
Jackson Pro Series MF-1
Jackson · electric guitar
The Jackson Marty Friedman Signature MF-1 is a metal workhorse featuring DiMarzio passive EMG Marty Friedman signature humbuckers with Alnico 5 magnets and custom winding, delivering tight punchy rhythm with full-bodied clean tones and necessary power for soaring leads. A slimmer body with deeper lower-horn cutout maximizes upper-fret access and comfort, while the 24.75-inch scale facilitates effortless bends and rich warm tone. Battery-free passive EMGs offer dynamic response, power, punch, and clarity.
- metal
- punchy
- rhythm
- tight
- punch
- full
- clarity
- warmth
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Jackson Pro Series MF-1 is commonly used in
- Metal
- Blues
- Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Hard Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Death Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Djent
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Jackson Pro Series MF-1
Blackstar Studio 10 KT88 Limited Edition
Blackstar
19% matchInto a transparent tone, Blackstar Studio 10 KT88 Limited Edition brings the mid-forward it's missing
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head
Orange
18% matchJackson Pro Series MF-1's tight character and Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head's full voice sit in the same lane rather than fighting each other
Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
Vox
17% matchWhere this leans warm, Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp answers back bright
Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800
Marshall
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Marshall 2203KK Kerry King JCM800 answers back bright
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass
Vox
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun Synergy SL2 Module into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Díaz CD-100 Amp Head
Diaz
tonal matchDíaz CD-100 Amp Head leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchRun Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Pedals that stack with the Jackson Pro Series MF-1
Origin Effects DCX Boost
Origin Effects
18% matchRun Origin Effects DCX Boost into that transparent platform and it finally gets some low gain
EarthQuaker Devices '- Speaker Cranker
EarthQuaker Devices
17% matchInto a transparent tone, EarthQuaker Devices '- Speaker Cranker brings the low gain it's missing
Tone City Dry Martini
Tone City
tonal matchTone City Dry Martini is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Jackson Pro Series MF-1 gives it exactly that
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
tonal matchJackson Pro Series MF-1 leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature wants
Dunlop MXR Timmy Overdrive, sold as Dunlop CSP027
Dunlop
tonal matchInto Jackson Pro Series MF-1, Dunlop MXR Timmy Overdrive, sold as Dunlop CSP027 is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
ProCo RAT 2
Proco
tonal matchInto Jackson Pro Series MF-1, ProCo RAT 2 is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
AnalogMan Beano Boost
Analog Man
tonal matchJackson Pro Series MF-1 leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform AnalogMan Beano Boost wants
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchBlack Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Jackson Pro Series MF-1 gives it exactly that
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
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G&L Rampage
G L
94% similaritysimilar tone character
ESP Phoenix
electric guitar
93% similaritysimilar tone character
ESP Tiger
Esp
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Gibson ES-350T
Gibson
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Hamer Phantom GT
Hamer
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Gibson "Old Black" 1953 Les Paul
Gibson
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Jackson Pro Series MF-1?+
The closest matches in character are the G&L Rampage, the ESP Phoenix, the ESP Tiger. Budget picks: Fender Stratocaster American Standard. Boutique upgrades: Gibson Tony Iommi SG Signature.
What pairs well with the Jackson Pro Series MF-1?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Blackstar Studio 10 KT88 Limited Edition, Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head, Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp — Into a transparent tone, Blackstar Studio 10 KT88 Limited Edition brings the mid-forward it's missing.
How much does the Jackson Pro Series MF-1 cost?+
Around $1249.48 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).