Evil Instruments Jackhammer Electric Guitar - Silverburst

Designed by Coheed and Cambria guitarist Claudio Sanchez, the Evil Instruments Jackhammer electric guitar combines a striking angular silhouette with the familiar feel of a mahogany solidbody. A Guitar Center-exclusive Silverburst finish and chrome hardware complement its SG- and Explorer-inspired shape, which feels as natural during late-night writing sessions as it does beneath the stage lights. A medium C mahogany neck, 24.75" scale and ebony fingerboard with 22 jumbo frets provide a smooth playing experience for everything from intricate melodic passages to powerful rhythm work. Dual ceramic pickups deliver a slightly hotter response that helps guitar parts cut through dense arrangements, while straightforward controls make it easy to shape your sound. Whether you're developing layered compositions in the studio or delivering driving riffs onstage, the Jackhammer offers distinctive style, versatile performance and the freedom to make it your own.

An Angular Body Designed for Playing Comfort

The Jackhammer's angular outline reflects the Explorer- and SG-style guitars Claudio has played throughout his career, but its appeal extends beyond the visual statement. Its mahogany body is shaped for comfortable seated and standing performance, offering a familiar platform for both rhythm parts and lead work. A gloss finish emphasizes the guitar's sharp contours without introducing unnecessary complexity. For players drawn to unconventional designs but unwilling to compromise on everyday comfort, the Jackhammer makes a distinctive stage and studio companion.

Dual Ceramic Pickups With Straightforward Tone Control

A ceramic neck pickup rated at 8.4k and a bridge pickup rated at 8.9k provide the slightly hotter response that gives the Jackhammer its distinctive voice. The pair is well suited to driving riffs, articulated chord parts and melodic leads that need a place in layered arrangements. Two volume controls and one tone control provide a direct, uncomplicated way to balance pickup levels and shape the guitar's voice. From spacious passages to harder-edged rhythm work, the layout keeps the focus on playing rather than complicated switching.

A Mahogany Neck and Bound Ebony Fingerboard

The mahogany neck has a medium C profile and a familiar 24.75" scale, helping chord grips and position changes feel natural. Its ebony fingerboard combines a 12" radius with 22 jumbo nickel frets for smooth movement between rhythm playing, bends and upper-register lines. White fingerboard binding, pearloid block inlays and black side dots add visual definition while preserving the instrument's clean, player-focused layout. The result is a neck suited to both carefully arranged guitar parts and spontaneous improvisation.

Familiar Hardware and a Los Angeles Setup

A Nashville-style tune-o-matic bridge and stop tailpiece provide a familiar platform for string changes and setup adjustment. Rotomatic-style tuners and a Graph Tech TUSQ nut round out the hardware, while a three-ply black/white/black pickguard adds a classic counterpoint to the Jackhammer's angular body. The guitar comes set up in E standard with .010–.046 strings, and every instrument is tested and set up in Los Angeles by the Dunable team. An included hard case helps protect it between writing sessions, rehearsals and gigs.

Claudio Sanchez and the Origins of Evil Instruments

As the singer, guitarist and principal songwriter of Coheed and Cambria, Claudio has built a musical world that blends progressive rock, soaring melodies and the ongoing science-fiction narrative of The Amory Wars. His affection for SG- and Explorer-style guitars inspired a shape of his own, first explored with his guitar tech before the design was developed further with California-based Dunable Guitars, which produces the instruments for Evil Instruments. Claudio created Evil Instruments as the brand behind the Jackhammer, whose name draws on a lyric in the title track of In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3. Available exclusively at Guitar Center in Silverburst, the Evil Instruments Jackhammer brings Claudio's distinctive design and versatile playing characteristics to guitarists seeking an unconventional instrument.