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Jackson Soloist SLX DX Red Crystal

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Jackson Soloist SLX DX Red Crystal

Jackson

Soloist SLX DX Red Crystal

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 536379
Brand: Jackson
Model: Soloist SLX DX Red Crystal
Category: ST Style Guitars
Price: $768.90

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The Soloist SLX DX Red Crystal is a seriously fun guitar for players who want aggressive tones and shred-ready performance. The Red Crystal finish looks fantastic, and the Floyd Rose tremolo is a blast. It's a great option for rock, metal, and anyone wanting a high-performance instrument without a premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Jackson Soloist SLX DX Red Crystal
  • Electric Guitar
  • Poplar body
  • Maple neck
  • Laurel fretboard
  • Pearloid Sharkfin fretboard inlays
  • Neck finish: Gloss Colour Matched
  • Jackson Pointed 6-In-Line headstock
  • Compound fretboard radius: 304.8 - 406.4 mm (12" - 16")
  • Nut width: 42
  • 86 mm (1.6875")
  • Floyd Rose Special Lockings saddle
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Pickups: Duncan Designed HB-103B (bridge) and Duncan Designed HB-103N (neck) humbuckers
  • Volume and tone controls
  • 3-Way blade switch for pickup selection
  • Recessed Floyd Rose Special double-locking tremolo
  • Sealed Jackson DieCast machine heads
  • Black hardware
  • String gauges: .009 - .042
  • Colour: Red crystal
PROS
  • • Poplar body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
  • • Compound radius fretboard facilitates comfortable chording and effortless leads.
  • • Duncan Designed pickups deliver a hot, modern high-gain sound.
  • • Recessed Floyd Rose tremolo allows for extreme dive bombs without tuning instability.
CONS
  • • Duncan Designed pickups, while decent, lack the refinement of higher-end pickups.
  • • Poplar body can be prone to finish checking if not handled carefully.
  • • The gloss colour-matched neck finish might feel sticky to some players.

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Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Laurel
Pickups Duncan Designed HB-103B (bridge), HB-103N (neck) humbuckers
Scale Length 25.5" (648 mm)
Frets 24 Jumbo
Bridge Floyd Rose Special Lockings
Weight 8.2 lbs (approximate)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Laurel is generally a bit brighter and snappier than Rosewood, offering a slightly more articulate tone and a slightly drier feel under the fingers.
The Soloist SLX DX typically has a slim, fast neck profile, which is generally comfortable, but some players with very large hands might find it a bit narrow.
The Duncan Designed pickups are designed for higher gain, but they might become a little muddy with extremely high-gain settings; upgrades could further refine the tone.

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