
Product overview
About this model
Since 1980, Jackson has been synonymous with high-performance guitars designed for hard rock and metal virtuosos. The American Series Virtuoso HT electric guitar continues this legacy, offering the features and playability demanded by today's fast-playing musicians. With an alder body and a contoured "hand-shake" heel, this guitar ensures comfort and ease of play, even during the longest sets. Innovative Neck and Fingerboard The Virtuoso HT boasts a 5-piece laminated neck made from caramelized maple and maple, reinforced with graphite rods for unparalleled stability. The streaked ebony fingerboard has a 12–16" compound radius and rolled edges, providing smooth playability from the nut to the 24th fret. Luminlay side dots guide your fingers even on dimly lit stages, and the heel-mounted truss rod adjustment wheel allows for quick neck adjustments. Versatile Seymour Duncan Pickups Equipped with a powerful HH pickup configuration, the Virtuoso HT features a Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 humbucker at the bridge, known for its hot-rodded tone and robust low end. The neck position houses a Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N, offering a clear treble and scooped mids perfect for various musical styles. The five-way blade switch and dome-style volume and tone knobs provide precise control over your sound. Reliable Hardware for Performance This guitar is designed for reliability with a Hipshot hardtail bridge ensuring stable tuning, Gotoh MG-T locking tuners for quick string changes, and Dunlop dual-locking strap buttons for secure performance. The Virtuoso HT is built to withstand the rigors of any live show or recording session. The American Series Virtuoso HT in Mystic Blue is a top-tier instrument that offers high-speed playability, dynamic tone, and premium hardware. Whether you're a rising star or a seasoned professional, this guitar will elevate your performance and inspire your playing. Experience the excellence of Jackson with the American Series Virtuoso HT.

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7 detailsPickups & controls
- Switching
- 5-way blade
- Controls
- Volume, tone
- Neck Pickup
- Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N direct mount
- Bridge Pickup
- Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 direct mount
- Control Knobs
- Dome-style
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
- Bridge
- Hipshot 6
9 detailsPlayability
- Nut Material
- Graph Tech TUSQ XL
- Fret Size
- Jumbo
- Strings
- 6
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Nut Width
- 1.6875
- Number of Frets
- 24
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 25.5
- Neck Shape
- D
15 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
- Bridge Type
- Fixed
- Body Material
- Alder
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Construction
- Bolt-on with graphite reinforcement
- Wood
- Alder
- Finish
- Hand-rubbed urethane
- Hardware Finish
- Black
- Neck Wood
- 5-piece caramelized maple/maple/caramelized maple/maple/caramelized maple
- Fingerboard Material
- Streaked ebony
- Position Inlays
- Mother-of-pearl offset dot
- Body Style
- Virtuoso
- Tuning Machines
- Gotoh MG-T locking
- Body Shape
- Virtuoso
- Side Dots
- Luminlay
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Jackson foam core hardshell
3 detailsOther
- Truss Rod
- Dual-action with wheel
- Shape
- Virtuoso
- Series
- American Series






























