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Jackson X Series Soloist SLX DX electric guitar in Silver Mercury Crackle finish with humbucking pickups

Jackson

Jackson X Series Soloist SLX DX electric guitar Silver Mercury Crackle finish

SKU CH-Y1B7-Y4RJ8

A basswood solid-body with neck-through construction, graphite-reinforced maple neck, compound-radius laurel fingerboard, 24 jumbo frets and dual high-output humbuckers

  • High-output humbuckers deliver crunchy, full-bodied tone for aggressive leads
  • Neck-through construction with graphite reinforcement provides sustain and stability
  • Compound-radius laurel fingerboard (12–16) enables fast, fret-out-free solos
  • Contoured basswood body offers ergonomic comfort during extended sessions
  • 24 jumbo frets give full access across the entire fingerboard

Built for speed and sustain

The Jackson X Series Soloist SLX DX is a solidbody electric guitar with a basswood body and neck-through construction. Its maple neck is reinforced with graphite rods for stability, while the compound radius laurel fingerboard stretches to 24 jumbo frets. This instrument suits players who want fast, comfortable access to the upper register without sacrificing low-end resonance.

Passive circuit with high-output humbuckers

Two Jackson humbucking pickups deliver a crunchy, full-bodied tone suited to aggressive leads and commanding rhythm work. The passive electronics require no battery, so the signal chain stays simple and reliable during long sets. Volume and tone controls shape the output directly, giving immediate response to picking dynamics without active circuitry noise.

Fixed bridge and classic hardware layout

The string-through-body bridge anchors each string securely, contributing to sustain and tuning stability. Standard six-in-line tuners keep winding straightforward, while the Silver Mercury Crackle finish adds visual distinction without affecting playability. Builders who need a tremolo system or extra switching options should look elsewhere, as this model focuses on a streamlined, hardtail platform.

Highlights

  • High-output humbuckers deliver crunchy, full-bodied tone for aggressive leads
  • Neck-through construction with graphite reinforcement provides sustain and stability
  • Compound-radius laurel fingerboard (12–16) enables fast, fret-out-free solos
  • Contoured basswood body offers ergonomic comfort during extended sessions
  • 24 jumbo frets give full access across the entire fingerboard

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I set up the neck-through-body construction with graphite-reinforced maple neck and what step is often missed?

Adjust the truss rod after the guitar acclimatises; the compound 12-16 radius laurel board and 24 jumbo frets need a final action check at the highest frets.

What maintenance will the bound laurel fingerboard and Jackson humbucking pickups need over time?

Clean the laurel board with lemon oil every string change; wipe pickup covers to prevent corrosion and check potentiometer smoothness annually.

Where does the basswood body show its limit during long high-gain sessions?

The lightweight basswood can feed back earlier than denser woods when standing close to a loud amp at high gain.

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