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JacksonAmerican Series Soloist SL2MG HT Electric Guitar - Satin Black

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Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG HT Electric Guitar - Satin Black
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The Korena take

In Satin Black, the American Series Soloist SL2MG HT pairs an alder body with a graphite-reinforced neck-through maple construction. It is a right-handed, 25.5-inch-scale electric with 24 jumbo stainless-steel frets on a compound ebony fingerboard. The active EMG 81 bridge pickup is described with tight lows and aggressive mids, while the EMG 85 neck pickup brings a warmer lead voice. Its fixed Hipshot bridge and locking tuners suit demanding rhythm and lead work where a stable, non-tremolo bridge layout is the priority.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Modern metal guitarists building aggressive rhythm tones and lead parts around active EMG humbuckers.
  • Players who prefer fixed-bridge string-through-body hardware instead of a floating tremolo setup.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players looking for a vibrato bridge for dive bombs, flutters, or other tremolo-arm techniques.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG HT Electric Guitar - Satin Black construction detail

Detail 01

Neck-through body with graphite reinforcement

The maple neck construction runs through the alder body and includes graphite reinforcement.

Detail 02

24 jumbo stainless-steel frets

The ebony fingerboard extends to 24 frets with a compound radius.

Detail 03

Jackson Foam Core Case

A Jackson Foam Core Case is specified.

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01What pickups does the SL2MG HT use?

It uses active EMG humbuckers: an EMG 81 at the bridge and an EMG 85 at the neck.

02Where is this model made?

It is listed as made in the United States, in Corona, California.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

5 detailsPickups & controls
Pickup Switch
3-way
Neck
EMG 85
Pickup Configuration
Active
Control Layout
Volume, Tone
Bridge
EMG 81
8 detailsPlayability
Fret Size
Jumbo Stainless Steel
Radius
Compound Radius
Orientation
Right-Handed
Nut Width
1.6875
Nut Width Material
1.6875 inch/Floyd Rose 1500 Series Locking
Number of Frets
24
Number of Strings
6-string
Scale Length
25.5
12 detailsBody & build
Joint
Neck-Through Body with Graphite Reinforcement
Bridge Type
Fixed Bridge
Color
Black
Body Material
Alder
Body Finish
Matte
Body Type
Solidbody
Inlays
Inverted Mother of Pearl Sharkfin
Neck Wood
Maple
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Country of Origin
United States
Tuning Machines
Locking
Neck Finish
Gloss Color Matched
1 detailsIn the box
Case or Gig Bag
Jackson Foam Core Case
2 detailsOther
Configuration
HH
Truss Rod
Dual-Action With Wheel

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