Jackson Guitars Soloist HH Pro Plus EBO Gloss Black

A Pro Plus Soloist in the Lineage of Jackson "Superstrats"

Originally designed to meet the demands of the fastest guitarists, the Soloist has established itself as a benchmark for performance-oriented guitars: full access to the upper frets, playing ergonomics, and craftsmanship focused on precision. The Pro Plus Series Soloist SLA2 carries this DNA forward with a decidedly modern approach: nyatoh body with an arched top, ultra-stable neck-through construction, and Seymour Duncan electronics, creating an ambitious stage and studio guitar positioned as a high-end choice just before the USA models.

Who Is It For and What Styles?

This Jackson targets intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a responsive superstrat capable of handling fast playing and low action setups. It excels in metal, hard rock, shred, and prog, while remaining credible in modern rock thanks to the intermediate positions on the 5-way selector. The 25.5" / 648 mm scale length provides tension and precision, and the Floyd Rose enables dive bombs, wide vibratos, and extreme effects without sacrificing tuning stability.

Sound Characteristics

The Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (bridge) and '59 SH-1N (neck) pair delivers a particularly effective tonal palette: sharp attack, present mids, and bite for riffs and solos at the bridge, then a vintage, clear, and singing warmth at the neck. The direct mount enhances immediate response and a precise feel, while the combination of neck-through construction + ebony fingerboard promotes definition, projection, and easily controlled sustain, even with heavy tunings. The 5-way selector switch (inner/outer coil combinations) opens up airier textures, useful for arpeggios, tight cleans, and percussive rhythms.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The guitar comes with a Jackson gig bag (p/n 2911512106). For enhanced protection during transport, the Jackson Soloist/Dinky SKB hard case (p/n 2996100506) is a suitable option. The original gauge Nickel Plated Steel .009-.042 strings are recommended to maintain balance and Floyd Rose 1000 Series setup.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Fingerboard	Ebony
Strings	Steel	Color	Black

Shape	Soloist, arched top	Bridge	Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double-Locking Tremolo (recessed)
Body wood	nyatoh	Nut	Floyd Rose 1000 Series Locking
Body finish	Gloss Black	Tuners	Jackson Sealed Die-Cast
Construction	neck-through with graphite reinforcements	Control knobs	dome style
Wood	3-piece maple/walnut/maple	Hardware finish	gold
Neck finish	oiled	Configuration	HH
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Bridge pickup	Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (direct mount)
Frets	24 jumbo stainless steel	Neck pickup	Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N (direct mount)
Inlays	Pearloid Piranha Tooth, Luminlay side dots	Controls	1 Volume, 1 Tone
Nut width	1.6875" / 42.86 mm	Selector	5 positions - 1) Bridge, 2) Bridge outer coil + Neck inner coil, 3) Bridge + Neck, 4) Bridge inner coil + Neck outer coil, 5) Neck
Truss rod	dual-action with wheel, heel access	Orientation	right-handed
Headstock	Jackson Pointed 6-in-line, white binding