switching to Jackson Guitars shortly before heading out on his North American tour with Angel Vivaldi. They were based on the star design originally created by Wayne Charvel in the late 1970s and early 1980s. A signature guitar line with Jackson was revealed at NAMM 2016. References Additional sources: https://www.blackstaramps.com/uk/ranges/signature-series Gus G. Blackstar Signature BLACKFIRE 200 https://www.premierguitar.com/articles/Blackstar_Blackfire_200_Amp_Review BLACKFIRE 200 Signature Amp Review Premier Guitar http://www.guitarworld.com/gear-news-artist-news/jackson-guitars-adds-gus-g-its-artist-roster/29311 Jackson Guitars Adds Gus G to its Roster Guitar World External links Gus G.'s official website Firewind's official website Gus G.'s signature Jackson models Gus G.'s signature Seymour Duncan pickups 1980 births Living people Death metal musicians Dream Evil members Firewind members Greek guitarists Greek heavy metal guitarists Greek musicians Greek rock guitarists Nightrage members The Ozzy Osbourne Band members Berklee College of Music alumni Musicians from Thessaloniki