Jackson X Series Soloist SLA6 DX Baritone Electric Guitar in Satin Black

£649.00

Here's what Jackson say about the X Series Soloist SLA6 DX Baritone Chug and then chug some more with the all-new Jackson Soloist™ SLA6 DX Arch Top Baritone. With an extended 26.5"-scale length, this sleekly sculpted baritone six-string is designed for enhanced low-end response, and is an ideal match for metal-preferred dropped tunings and chunky rhythm […]

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Here's what Jackson say about the X Series Soloist SLA6 DX Baritone

Chug and then chug some more with the all-new Jackson Soloist™ SLA6 DX Arch Top Baritone. With an extended 26.5"-scale length, this sleekly sculpted baritone six-string is designed for enhanced low-end response, and is an ideal match for metal-preferred dropped tunings and chunky rhythm riffs.

Its arched Nyatoh Soloist body is paired with a through-body Maple neck with graphite reinforcement for superior stability, while the 12"-16" compound radius bound Laurel fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and pearloid piranha tooth inlays is designed for comfortable, high-speed playing.

Active EMG® 81 and 85 pickups combine for full-throated power that ranges from great overdrive sustain, distinctive fat and chunky rhythms to smooth lead tones that pack a muscular growl and slice through the densest mix. Versatile tonal command is yours with a three-way pickup blade switch and single volume and tone controls, while a Jackson HT6 string-through-body hardtail bridge provides you with pinpoint intonation and improved sustain.

The thundering X Series Soloist™ SLA6 DX Arch Top Baritone comes in Satin Black with black hardware and a Jackson pointy headstock.

Specifications

Body

  • Body Shape: Soloist™
  • Body Material: Nyatoh
  • Binding: White
  • Finish: Satin

Neck

  • Material: Maple
  • Scale Length: 26.5" (673mm)
  • Fingerboard Material: Laurel
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8mm to 406.4mm)
  • Headstock: Jackson® Pointed 6-In-Line
  • Number Of Frets: 24
  • Frets: Jumbo
  • Nut Material: Black Plastic
  • Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86mm)
  • Inlays: Pearloid Piranha Tooth
  • Joint: Neck-Through-Body with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
  • Finish: Satin Colour Matched

Hardware

  • Finish: Black
  • Bridge: Jackson® HT6 String-Through-Body Hardtail
  • Tuning Machines: Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast
  • Pickguard: None
  • Truss Rod: Dual-Action Head Adjust
  • Control Knobs: Dome-Style
  • Strap Buttons: Standard

Electronics

  • Bridge Pickup: EMG® 81
  • Neck Pickup: EMG® 85
  • Controls: Volume, Tone – 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
  • Output Jack: 1/4"

Miscellaneous

  • Strings Gauge: Nickel Plated Steel (.012-.054 Gauges)
  • Case: None

About the manufacturer

Jackson

Jackson is a legendary guitar brand synonymous with speed, power, and precision, particularly loved by metal and hard rock players. Founded in the early 1980s by Grover Jackson, the company quickly gained fame for its sleek designs, sharp headstocks, and fast-playing necks. Models like the Soloist, Dinky, and Rhoads became stage staples for shredders and virtuosos alike. With high-output pickups, aggressive styling, and flawless playability, Jackson guitars deliver the punch and clarity demanded by modern players. From classic metal icons to new-generation performers, Jackson remains a symbol of technical excellence and uncompromising performance.

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