Jackson SLXDX Soloist Satin Black
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Jackson
SLXDX Soloist Satin Black
Product Info
Article Number:
486292
Brand:
Jackson
Model:
SLXDX Soloist Satin Black
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$709.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Jackson SLXDX Soloist is a solid choice for players wanting a shred-ready guitar at a more accessible price. The neck-through design and Floyd Rose tremolo scream modern rock and metal, while the satin black finish looks slick. It's ideal for gigging musicians and aspiring soloists looking for performance without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Jackson SLXDX Soloist Satin Black
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Neck through: Maple
- Fretboard: Laurel
- Pearloid Sharkfin fretboard inlays
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Compound fretboard radius: 304.8 - 406 mm (12"- 16")
- Nut Width: 42.86mm (1.69")
- Floyd Rose Special Locking nut
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: Duncan Designed HB-103B (bridge) and Duncan Designed HB-103N (neck) humbuckers
- 1 x Volume and 1 x tone control
- 3-Way switch
- Milled Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo
- Jackson Sealed DieCast machine heads
- Gold-plated hardware
- Strings: NPS .009 "- .042"
- Colour: Satin Black
PROS
- • Maple neck-through construction delivers exceptional sustain and upper fret access
- • Laurel fretboard offers a smoother feel than rosewood, enhancing playability
- • Duncan Designed pickups provide a surprisingly articulate and aggressive high-gain tone
- • Floyd Rose tremolo allows for wide-ranging vibrato and dive bombs
CONS
- • Poplar body, while lightweight, lacks the resonance of mahogany or alder
- • Duncan Designed pickups, while decent, aren't in the same league as genuine Dimarzio or Seymour Duncan
- • Satin finish can show fingerprints and smudges easily, requiring more care
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Duncan Designed HB-103B/HB-103N Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51 in)
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
Milled Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The compound radius (12in to 16in) is a modern design, offering both comfortable chording and easier soloing—it's generally more versatile than a Gibson's vintage-style radius.
Yes, the standard pickup routing allows for easy swapping – just be mindful of the wiring configuration when installing aftermarket pickups.
The Floyd Rose Special is relatively straightforward to adjust, but it does require some familiarity with tremolo systems to maintain tuning stability under extreme use.
