Jackson X Series SL1A DX RD CD
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Jackson
X Series SL1A DX RD CD
Product Info
Article Number:
583738
Brand:
Jackson
Model:
X Series SL1A DX RD CD
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$801.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The SL1A DX RD CD is a seriously fun guitar, especially for players into heavier rock and metal. The Floyd Rose tremolo is smooth and reliable, and the pickups have plenty of bite. It's a great option for beginners or intermediate players wanting a shred-ready instrument without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Jackson X Series SL1A DX RD CD
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Neck: Maple
- Neck finish: Gloss colour matched
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid Sharkfins
- Compound fingerboard radius: 304.8 - 406.4 mm (12" - 16")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut: Floyd Rose Special locking
- Nut width: 42.86 mm (1.6875'')
- Headstock: Jackson Pointed 6-In-Line
- Frets: 24 Jumbo
- Pickups: Jackson high-output mini rail humbucker (neck) and Jackson high-output humbucker (bridge)
- Controls: Volume
- tone
- 3-Way blade switch
- Recessed Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking tremolo
- Machine heads: Jackson Sealed die-cast
- Black hardware
- Strings: Nickel-plated steel .009 - .042
- Colour: Cross Dagger
PROS
- • Laurel fretboard offers a unique feel, a nice alternative to rosewood.
- • Compound radius improves playability across the entire fretboard.
- • High-output pickups deliver aggressive tones ideal for modern rock.
- • Floyd Rose tremolo provides wide-ranging dive bombs and vibrato.
CONS
- • Poplar body can feel a little less resonant than mahogany or alder.
- • Gloss neck finish might be slippery for players preferring a satin feel.
- • Limited pickup versatility; not ideal for very clean or nuanced tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Jackson High-Output Mini Rail (Neck) / High-Output Humbucker (Bridge)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 7.8 lbs (3.5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Laurel tends to be a bit brighter and snappier than rosewood, with a slightly more porous feel – it’s a nice middle ground.
It's generally straightforward, but a basic understanding of tremolo setup is recommended for optimal performance; a professional setup is always a good idea.
Poplar offers a balanced tone, but it's not as dense as mahogany, so it might lack some of the warmth and sustain you'd find on a heavier guitar.
