Jackson Guitars American Series Soloist Sl2 Dx Ht Ebo Satin Porsche Gray
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The essentials to know about the Jackson American Series Soloist SL2 DX HT Satin Porsche Gray guitar
- Made in USA with Soloist ergonomics designed for fast playing: smooth access to the high frets and modern comfort.
- 3-piece maple neck-through with graphite reinforcement: stability, sustain, and precision, even with tight tunings.
- Ebony fingerboard with compound radius 12"-16" / 304.8-406.4 mm and 24 jumbo stainless steel frets: "shred" feel and increased durability.
- Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (bridge) + '59 SH-1N (neck): a versatile HH duo, from cutting riffs to singing leads.
An American Series Soloist: Jackson performance at the top of the range
The Jackson American Series Soloist embodies the brand's "high performance" DNA: modern luthiery, premium finishes, and technical choices focused on speed, accuracy, and reliability. This SL2 DX HT version emphasizes the efficiency of a Hipshot hardtail and straightforward electronics, making it a guitar built for both stage and studio.
For which guitarists and styles?
This Soloist is aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a responsive and precise electric guitar: modern metal, hard rock, shred, prog, as well as fusion and heavy rock. The Jackson Speed Neck, compound radius fingerboard, and Luminlay side dots make it an ideal partner for fast runs, wide bends, and solos beyond the 12th fret.
The sound
The alder body provides an effective balance between attack, clear mids, and tight lows, perfect for maintaining definition under distortion. The neck-through construction promotes generous sustain and a seamless feel across the entire neck. On pickups, the Seymour Duncan JB at the bridge delivers a tight, incisive tone for riffs and harmonics, while the Seymour Duncan '59 at the neck offers rounder, more open sounds for leads and cleans. The 5-position blade selector (with coil combinations) broadens the tonal palette, and the Volume and Tone controls provide immediate handling.
Recommended compatible accessories
To preserve the original feel, choose a set of electric strings .009-.042 (nickel plated steel). A quality 6.35 mm jack cable and some plectrums will perfectly complement this guitar for rehearsals and live performance.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Body | Alder |
| Category | ST | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Grey |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Satin |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Hardware | Black |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | ||
| Body shape | Soloist | Radius | compound 12" to 16" / 304.8 mm to 406.4 mm |
| Wood | alder | Truss rod | Dual-Action with Wheel (heel adjustment) |
| Body finish | satin | Hardware finish | Black |
| Neck material | 3-piece maple | Control knobs | Dome-Style |
| Construction | neck-through (through-body) | Bridge | Hipshot 6 - Fixed .175 |
| Reinforcements | graphite | Saddle/type | hardtail |
| Neck finish | matching satin color | Tuners | Gotoh MG-T Locking |
| Neck shape | Jackson Speed Neck | Strap buttons | Dunlop dual-locking strap buttons |
| Headstock | Jackson Pointed 6-In-Line | Configuration | HH |
| Inlays | Inverted Mother of Pearl Sharkfin | Bridge pickup | Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 |
| Side dots | Luminlay side dots | Neck pickup | Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N |
| Number of frets | 24 | Selector | 5-position blade switch: Position 1. bridge, Position 2. outer coil of bridge and inner coil of neck, Position 3. bridge and neck, Position 4. inner coil of bridge and outer coil of neck, Position 5. neck |
| Fret size | Jumbo Stainless Steel | Controls | Volume, Tone |
| Nut | Graph Tech TUSQ XL | Selector (depending on series) | three-way blade pickup switch |
| Nut width | 1.6875" / 42.86 mm | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Jackson American Series Soloist SL2 DX HT suitable for metal and shred?
The HH configuration pairs a Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 at the bridge with a Seymour Duncan ’59 SH-1N at the neck. The 3-piece maple neck-through design and 24 frets enhance sustain and high register access. The compound radius from 12 to 16 inches assists bends and fast playing.
What bridge is fitted on this Soloist and does it hold tuning well?
This model is equipped with a fixed Hipshot hardtail bridge, without a tremolo system. Gotoh MG-T locking tuners and a Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut complete the setup for simplified string changes and improved tuning stability.
What are the positions of the 5-way selector switch?
The blade selector gives access to the humbuckers alone, both pickups combined, and two coil-split combinations. Positions 2 and 4 use the outer/inner coils and inner/outer coils respectively of the bridge and neck pickups.
Does the ebony fingerboard have visible markers on stage?
Luminlay side markers are installed on the edge of the ebony fingerboard, while the face markers are reversed sharkfin inlays in mother of pearl.
What string gauge is installed from the factory and is a case included?
The factory setup uses .009-.042 nickel plated steel strings. A Jackson Foam Core Case, reference 2994742100, is included.
