Jackson American SRS SL2HTMG MAD
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Jackson
American SRS SL2HTMG MAD
Product Info
Article Number:
584179
Brand:
Jackson
Model:
American SRS SL2HTMG MAD
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$2,462.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Jackson American SRS is a seriously mean machine built for players who want a shred-ready instrument with a distinctive look. The neck-through design and EMG pickups make it ideal for modern metal and hard rock, while the alder body provides a surprising amount of clarity when you dial things back. It's a premium-priced instrument that delivers pro-level performance.
Product Description
- Jackson American SRS SL2HTMG MAD
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- Three-piece neck-through-body neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid Sharkfins
- Compound fingerboard radius: 304.8 - 406.4 mm (12" - 16")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42.9 mm (1.69")
- Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ XL
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 1 EMG 81 (bridge) and 1 EMG 85 (neck) humbuckers
- Volume and tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- Fixed Bridge: Hipshot 6 .175
- Sealed die-cast Gotoh machine heads
- Black hardware
- Original strings: Nickel-plated steel .009-.042
- Colour: Matte Army Drab
- Includes Jackson Foam Core case
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, articulate tone with excellent sustain.
- • Neck-through design enhances resonance and provides effortless access to upper frets.
- • EMG 81/85 combo provides aggressive high-gain and warm, defined cleans.
- • Hipshot bridge ensures rock-solid tuning stability and improved transfer of string vibration.
CONS
- • The matte drab finish, while unique, may show fingerprints and smudges easily.
- • The compound radius fingerboard might not appeal to players strictly preferring a traditional feel.
- • The aggressive pickup configuration leans heavily towards modern, high-gain styles, limiting clean versatility.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
EMG 81 (bridge), EMG 85 (neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
Hipshot 6 .175
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The neck-through design provides smoother access to the higher frets and improves sustain due to the increased wood mass, offering a more unified feel and resonance.
Yes, the EMG pickups are industry-standard and readily available, making servicing or replacement straightforward for most guitar techs and experienced DIYers.
While the matte finish looks great, it’s more prone to showing fingerprints and minor scuffs than a gloss finish; regular cleaning with a microfiber cloth is recommended.
