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Jackson has sharpened its Soloist lineup with the X Series Soloist SL1A DX, a high-performance take on one of the brand's most popular shred-heavy instrument models. Featuring a lightweight poplar body with a precision-cut Soloist figure and a deluxe maple neck, it's evident that Jackson aimed for precision and movement; and take it from us ? the X Series Soloist SL1A DX nails these facets to a T. Performance-enhancing X series additions include Floyd Rose Special hardware and a pair of Jackson's high-output humbucking pickups, delivering a wide range of possibilities in dynamics and tone. Plus, durable black hardware and onboard Jackson-sealed die-cast tuners keep your instrument's intonation stable throughout titanic divebombs and aggressive sets. Interested in a taste of the X Series Soloist SL1A DX for yourself? Grab yours today before it's too late!





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Dual-wield exceptional comfort and speed





Looks can be deceiving. Case in point: while the X Series Soloist SL1A DX speed-inspired design is obvious, this axe provides incredible comfort in the hands of any player. The guitar's maple neck sports a speed neck profile, a neck-through joint, and a gloss color-matched finish, ensuring lightning-fast access to every fret from top to bottom. Likewise, the X Series Soloist SL1A DX's soft poplar body features a double cutaway design that's easy to navigate in any playing position. Throw in a deluxe 12-inch to 16-inch compound radius and pearloid inlays on the instrument's laurel fingerboard, and you'll be whipping up serious shred-level licks in no time flat.





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Dressed to kill with Floyd Rose regalia





Every fan of Jackson's Soloist lineup knows that the guitar is built for speed. To keep this balance in check, Jackson outfitted the X Series Soloist SL1A DX with a Special double-locking tremolo, which facilitates everything from low-and-slow lead lines to downright sinister dive-bombs at the drop of a hat. Also onboard is a Floyd Rose Special locking nut, ensuring your intonation remains stable throughout any scale of movement from the tailpiece. Make no mistake: with a valuable Floyd Rose combo on hand, going rogue with the X Series Soloist SL1A DX is no hurdle.





Mix-piercing Jackson high-output pickup combo





A pair of Jackson high-output pickups put the X Series Soloist SL1A on a collision course for serious tonal opportunity. The bridge-position high-output humbucker captures vicious low-end punch and sustain, while the High Output Mini Rail humbucker in the neck supplies crystal-clear top-end articulation with minimal hum ? perfect for scorching leads and detailed melodic riffs. Together, this pickup duo is a perfect pairing for a range of metal-heavy projects whether you plan on laying down a rhythm or taking a blistering solo. Take it from Sweetwater's most discerning guitarists: a high-output pickup combo in hand is a recipe for nearly any metal-heavy project in the book.





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Jackson X Series Soloist SL1A DX Electric Guitar Features:


6-string solidbody electric guitar designed for superior shredding speed and comfort


Poplar body construction with dual cutaway design offers a supreme playing feel and balanced sonics


Color-matched maple neck with neck-through-body build facilitates quick notational transitions


Smooth laurel fingerboard with a compound radius and pearloid shark fin inlays for enhanced playing accuracy


Floyd Rose Special Locking nut and Jackson sealed die-cast tuners keep intonation stable between sets


Jackson high-output humbucking pickup duo ? is capable of cutting through any mix with a raw sonic punch


Onboard 3-way pickup selector switch and volume and tone controls provide near-instant access to every tone in the book


Floyd Rose Special double-locking tremolo promotes authentic string vibration


Durable black hardware