Jackson Guitars American Series Soloist Sl2 Dx Ebo Snow White

A Modern Soloist in the Jackson "Performance" Spirit

The Soloist is one of Jackson's iconic shapes for guitarists seeking an instrument without compromise on playing speed, precision, and upper fret access. This American Series Soloist SL2 DX positions itself as a high-end "pro" version: craftsmanship focused on stability (reinforced through-neck) and premium hardware (Floyd Rose 1500, locking tuners, strap locks), with a Snow White finish as classic as it is effective on stage.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

This Jackson is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists looking for a fast, precise electric guitar designed for modern techniques. It excels in metal, hard rock, shred, fusion, and all styles requiring tight palm-mutes, singing leads, and expressive vibrato. The Floyd Rose and 24 frets invite dive-bombs, harmonics, and solos high up the neck, while remaining versatile enough for rounder, defined tones thanks to the selector's intermediate positions.

The Sound

The alder body provides a natural balance: firm lows, present mids, and clear highs, ideal for maintaining definition under gain. The through-neck promotes generous sustain and consistent attack across the entire range, while the ebony fingerboard enhances precision and clarity, especially appreciated in fast playing. On pickups, the Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 at the bridge delivers a powerful output and mids that cut through the mix, perfect for riffs and leads. The Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N at the neck offers a more open and singing response. The 5-way selector expands the palette with coil combinations (positions 2 and 4) for finer, more articulated textures, while the Floyd Rose 1500 ensures solid tuning stability for aggressive vibrato.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Nbrs of frets	24
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Floyd
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	White
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Ebony	Hardware	Black

Body shape	Soloist	Hardware finish	Black
Material	alder	Bridge	Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo
Body finish	glossy	Tuners	Gotoh MG-T Locking
Construction	through-body neck	Control knobs	Dome-Style
Neck material	3-piece maple	Strap buttons	Dunlop dual-locking strap buttons
Reinforcement	graphite	Case / gig bag	Jackson Foam Core Case included (reference 2994742100)
Neck finish	glossy matching color	Pickup configuration	HH
Profile	Jackson Speed Neck	Bridge pickup	Seymour Duncan JB TB-4
Headstock	Jackson Pointed 6-In-Line	Neck pickup	Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N
Inlays	Inverted Mother of Pearl Sharkfin	𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵: 𝟱 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Number of frets	24	▸ Position 1	bridge
Fret size	Jumbo Stainless Steel	▸ Position 2	outer coil of bridge and inner coil of neck
Radius	12" to 16" / 304.8 mm to 406.4 mm (compound radius)	▸ Position 3	bridge and neck
Nut	Floyd Rose 1500 Series locking	▸ Position 4	inner coil of bridge and outer coil of neck
Nut width	42.86 mm / 1.6875"	▸ Position 5	neck
Truss rod	Dual-Action with Wheel (adjustable via thumbwheel)	Controls	Volume, Tone
Side dots	Luminlay side dots	Country of origin	United States