Jackson Soloist SLX DX Red Crystal
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Jackson
Soloist SLX DX Red Crystal
Product Info
Article Number:
536379
Brand:
Jackson
Model:
Soloist SLX DX Red Crystal
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$768.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
Product Video
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.
