Jackson Guitars American Series Virtuoso Streaked Ebo Rocket Red

American Series: Jackson's DNA, Virtuoso version

The Jackson American Series Virtuoso is part of a high-end performance-oriented approach: modern craftsmanship, premium components, and flawless finish, all designed to meet the demands of technical guitarists. With its sharp Jackson headstock featuring 6 inline tuners, black hardware, and comfort details (Luminlay markers, heel-mounted truss rod access), it embraces a decidedly "shred" and contemporary identity.

A guitar built for speed, precision, and stage performance

This Virtuoso is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert players seeking a responsive and reliable electric guitar, especially for rock, metal, hard rock, fusion, and all modern playing styles requiring clean bends, fast legato, and Floyd Rose vibrato. The thin neck profile, 24 jumbo frets, and compound radius facilitate both tight chords and high-fretboard solos.

Sound

The alder body provides an effective balance: present mids, good attack, and a balanced response, ideal for cutting through the band mix. The Seymour Duncan humbucker duo enhances this character: the JB TB-4 at the bridge delivers a powerful and precise sound, perfect for sharp riffs and singing leads, while the '59 SH-1N at the neck offers a rounder, more articulated tone, suited for expressive solos and nuanced passages. The 5-position selector switch opens intermediate textures by combining coils (outer/inner), useful for switching from a heavy saturated sound to clearer, defined tones without changing guitars.

Recommended compatible accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance, prefer nickel-plated steel electric strings in .009-.042 gauge (same gauge as factory-installed).

Technical specifications

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

Body shape	Virtuoso	Nut	Floyd Rose 1500 Series locking
Wood	alder	Nut material	Floyd Rose 1500 Series locking
Body finish	glossy	Nut width	1.6875" / 42.86 mm
Construction	bolt-on neck with graphite reinforcement	Scale length	25.5" / 647.7 mm
Neck wood	5-piece caramel maple/maple/caramel maple/maple/caramel maple	Hardware finish	black
Neck finish	hand-applied satin urethane	Control knobs	Dome-Style
Headstock	Jackson Pointed 6-In-Line	Tuners	Gotoh MG-T locking
Headstock binding	black	Bridge	Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo
Neck thickness	0.755" at 3rd fret / 19.18 mm at 3rd fret; 0.815" at 12th fret / 20.70 mm at 12th fret	Strap locks	Dunlop double-locking system
Truss rod	dual-action with adjustment wheel	Configuration	HH
Truss rod nut	heel-mounted adjustment wheel	Style	2 humbuckers
Fingerboard inlays	offset Mother of Pearl dots	Bridge pickup	Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 Direct Mount
Side markers	Luminlay	Neck pickup	Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N Direct Mount
Number of frets	24	Selector switch	5-position blade (1. bridge; 2. bridge outer coil + neck inner coil; 3. bridge + neck; 4. bridge inner coil + neck outer coil; 5. neck)
Fret size	jumbo	Controls	volume, tone
Radius	compound 12"-16" / 304.8-406.4 mm	Case / gig bag	Jackson Foam Core Case included (reference 2994742100)
Radius type	compound	Country of origin	United States