Jackson X Series Soloist SLX DX, Laurel Fingerboard, Silver Mercury Crackle

The Jackson® name has always been synonymous with state-of-the-art guitar technology, and the company continues to lead the way in crafting instruments that exceed the demands of today's most discerning players. Melding modern materials and construction with molten metal style, the Jackson X Series Soloist™ SLX DX Crackle features brand-new explosive Silver Mercury and Bloodshot Crackle finishes.

A sleekly contoured basswood body and pure Jackson neck-through-body construction ensure ergonomic comfort during long sets, along with monstrous sustain and smooth playing all the way up to the 24th jumbo fret. Graphite-reinforcement rods run through the maple neck, protecting it against environmental depredations, while the ultra-fast 12"-16" compound radius bound laurel fingerboard is built from the get-go for easy chording and riffing near the nut and rapid, fret-out-free leads as you move up the neck.

The SLX DX Crackle comes loaded with a pair of volcanic Jackson high-output humbucking pickups that give this metal beast an expansive voice loaded with crunchy, full-bodied tone ideal for brazen lead work or assertive rhythms runs. Single volume and tone controls along with a three-way blade switch shape the formidable pickups' output, making their power yours to command. The recessed Floyd Rose® Special double-locking tremolo bridge system is fluidly easy to use, ensuring that your axe precisely returns to its original tuning after every dive-bomb.

Yet another bold step in the world of high-tech guitars, the SLX DX Crackle also bears Jackson's traditional appointments - black hardware, dome-style control knobs, durable finish that easily shakes off sweat and other grime, pearloid sharkfin fingerboard inlays and the famous Jackson pointed 6-in-line headstock.

Features:

• Basswood body
• Through-body maple neck with graphite reinforcement and scarf joint
• 12"-16" compound radius bound laurel fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and pearloid sharkfin inlays
• Jackson high-output humbucking pickups
• Three-position pickup blade switch, single volume control and single tone control
• Floyd Rose® Special double-locking tremolo bridge system
• Jackson sealed die-cast tuners
• Available in Silver Mercury or Bloodshot Crackle with black Jackson pointed 6-in-line headstock and black hardware; Crackle finish is on both front and back, including the neck back.

UNIQUE CRACKLE FINISH
A customized paint job at this price point is unreal, but Jackson delivers with these new intricate crackle finishes. Just pick your poison! Silver Mercury and Bloodshot Crackle. No two crackle finishes react the same, making every axe as unique as the artist playing it.

MAPLE NECK-THROUGH-BODY WITH GRAPHITE REINFORCEMENT AND SCARF JOINT
Extending the piece of wood used for the neck through the entire length of the guitar’s body allows for greater playability and sustain across the whole instrument. Graphite-reinforcement rods flanking the truss rod provide even more neck stability to help the instrument withstand the rigors of the road, while scarf joint for an angled back headstock increases the tension behind the nut that eliminates the need for string trees and/or string retainer bars.

Specifications:

BODY
Body Material
Basswood
Body Finish
Gloss
Body Shape
Soloist™

NECK
Number of Strings
6
Neck Material
Maple
Neck Construction
Neck-Through-Body with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
Neck Binding
White
Neck Finish
Gloss / Painted
Scale Length
25.5" (64.77 cm)
Fingerboard Material
Laurel
Fingerboard Radius
12" to 16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
Number of Frets
24
Fret Size
Jumbo
Nut Material
Floyd Rose® R3 Locking
Nut Width
1.6875" (42.86 mm)
Position Inlays
Pearloid Sharkfin
Side Dots
Black
Truss Rod
Dual-Action Head Adjust

ELECTRONICS
Bridge Pickup
Jackson® High-Output Humbucking
Neck Pickup
Jackson® High-Output Humbucking
Controls
Volume, Tone
Switching
3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Configuration
HH

HARDWARE
Bridge
Floyd Rose® Special Double-Locking Tremolo
Hardware Finish
Black
Tuning Machines
Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast
Control Knobs
Dome-Style
Switch Tip
Black

MISCELLANEOUS
Strings
Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)

ACCESSORIES
Included Accessories
None
Recommended Case/Gig Bag
Optional Jackson® Soloist™/Dinky® SKB® Hardshell (p/n 299-6100-506); Optional Soloist™/Dinky® Gig Bag (p/n 299-1512-106)

*Specifications subject to change without notice.