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Jackson X Series Soloist SLX DX Polka Dot electric guitar
A double-cut electric guitar with compound-radius fretboard, Floyd Rose tremolo and high-output humbuckers
- Powerful tones from Jackson high-output humbucking pickups
- Comfortable chording and effortless soloing on 12"-16" compound radius Laurel fretboard
- Eye-catching Polka Dot finish on sleek double-cut Nyatoh body
- Stable intonation with Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo recessed for palm muting
- Enhanced sustain and playability from through-body maple neck construction
Soloist SLX DX Polka Dot
The Jackson X Series Soloist SLX DX in Polka Dot is a double-cutaway electric guitar built for players who value speed and comfort. Its through-body maple neck and graphite-reinforcement rods deliver sustain and stability for demanding performances. The scarf-joint angled headstock removes the need for string trees, simplifying the setup for gigging musicians.
Compound-radius fretboard and Floyd Rose Special
A 12-16 compound radius Laurel fretboard eases chording in low positions and soloing higher up the neck. The recessed Floyd Rose Special double-locking tremolo allows extreme dive bombs and palm muting without tuning drift. Active high-output humbucking pickups at the bridge and neck provide crisp highs and deep lows across genres.
Upgrading from fixed-bridge or single-coil guitars
Players moving from instruments without a locking tremolo gain tuning stability for aggressive whammy techniques. The compound radius and through-body neck suit those who find vintage-radius necks limiting for fast runs. Buyers who prefer a traditional non-recessed bridge or passive single-coil tones will not find those features here.
Highlights
- Powerful tones from Jackson high-output humbucking pickups
- Comfortable chording and effortless soloing on 12"-16" compound radius Laurel fretboard
- Eye-catching Polka Dot finish on sleek double-cut Nyatoh body
- Stable intonation with Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking Tremolo recessed for palm muting
- Enhanced sustain and playability from through-body maple neck construction
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Does the Floyd Rose Special double-locking tremolo limit string gauge changes?
The recessed Floyd Rose Special locks at both nut and bridge, so gauge changes require rebalancing spring tension and re-setting the fine-tuners, but the system itself accepts standard electric sets.
What body and neck joint does the Soloist SLX DX use for upper-fret access?
A double-cutaway Nyatoh body with a through-body maple neck extends the neck wood through the entire body, giving uninterrupted access to the highest frets.
How do I set up the compound-radius laurel fretboard without buzzing?
Adjust the truss rod via the scarf-joint headstock for slight relief, then set bridge saddle height to follow the 12-16 compound radius curve from nut to heel.
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