Description

The Jackson Pro Plus Series Soloist SLA2 in Gloss Black is a sleek, high-performance shred machine built for serious players who demand speed, precision and rock-solid tuning stability. With a neck-through construction, premium Seymour Duncan pickups and a recessed Floyd Rose 1000 Series trem, this Soloist is ready for technical metal, prog, fusion and anything else that requires effortless playability and cutting tone.

At its core, the SLA2 combines an arched nyatoh body with a three-piece maple and walnut neck for a powerful, balanced sound and incredible sustain. The compound radius ebony fingerboard, jumbo stainless-steel frets and Luminlay side dots make it a true stage and studio workhorse, while the gloss black finish and gold hardware give it a bold, professional look that stands out under the lights.

Neck-Through Speed and Stability

The three-piece maple and walnut neck runs through the body for maximum sustain, improved resonance and superb upper fret access. Graphite reinforcement rods and a hand-rubbed oiled finish on the back of the neck keep it stable and comfortable, so you can play fast, intricate parts with confidence, even under demanding touring conditions.

Compound Radius Ebony Fingerboard

The 12 to 16 inch compound radius ebony fingerboard is built for modern technique. It starts more curved at the nut for natural-feeling chords and rhythm work, then gradually flattens out up the neck to accommodate low action, fast legato runs and wide bends without choking, all across 24 jumbo stainless-steel frets that feel smooth and stay precise for the long haul.

Seymour Duncan JB and 59 Pickups

A classic Seymour Duncan pairing provides a huge range of usable tones. The JB TB 4 bridge humbucker delivers tight, aggressive crunch and searing lead tones, while the 59 SH 1N in the neck offers warm, articulate cleans and fluid solos. With five way switching for coil split combinations, you get everything from full humbucker punch to more open, single coil like textures at the flick of a switch.

Floyd Rose 1000 Series Tremolo

The recessed Floyd Rose 1000 Series double locking tremolo lets you divebomb, flutter and scoop chords without sacrificing tuning stability. Locking at both the nut and bridge, it keeps your strings secure through heavy whammy use and aggressive playing, making it ideal for modern metal, shred and expressive lead work.

Key Features

• Neck Through Construction with Graphite Reinforcement – The three piece maple and walnut neck runs through the nyatoh body for enhanced sustain, resonance and superior upper fret access. Graphite rods add extra stability against temperature and humidity changes, helping the guitar stay true and reliable on stage and in the studio.
• 12 to 16 Inch Compound Radius Ebony Fingerboard – A bound ebony fingerboard with a compound radius and 24 jumbo stainless-steel frets delivers a fast, modern playing surface. It feels comfortable for chords down low and opens up for effortless bends, tapping and high speed runs higher up the neck.
• Seymour Duncan JB and 59 Humbuckers with 5 Way Switching – The JB bridge and 59 neck pickups are direct mounted for a tight, immediate response. Combined with the five position blade switch, they offer everything from thick rhythm crunch and singing leads to more articulate, split coil style tones, making this Soloist highly versatile.
• Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double Locking Tremolo – The recessed Floyd Rose 1000 Series bridge provides smooth tremolo action and rock solid tuning. Paired with a locking nut and Jackson sealed die cast tuners, it is built to handle extreme vibrato techniques and heavy playing without slipping out of tune.

Specifications

Body

• Body Material: Nyatoh
• Body Shape: Soloist
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Colour: Gloss Black

Neck

• Neck Material: 3 Piece Maple/Walnut/Maple
• Neck Construction: Neck Through Body with Graphite Reinforcement
• Neck Finish: Oiled
• Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)
• Truss Rod: Dual Action with Wheel
• Truss Rod Adjustment: Heel Mounted Spoke Wheel

Fingerboard

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 12″ to 16″ Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
• Number of Frets: 24
• Fret Size: Jumbo Stainless Steel
• Position Inlays: Pearloid Piranha Tooth
• Side Dots: Luminlay
• Nut Width: 1.6875″ (42.86 mm)

Hardware

• Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double Locking Tremolo (Recessed)
• String Nut: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Locking
• Nut Material: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Locking
• Tuning Machines: Jackson Sealed Die Cast
• Hardware Finish: Gold
• Control Knobs: Dome Style
• Switch Tip: Black
• Pickup Covers: Black
• Strap Buttons: Locking
• Tremolo Arm: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Locking
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009 .042 Gauges)
• Pickguard: None

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB 4
• Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan 59 SH 1N
• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Controls: Volume, Tone
• Switching: 5 Position Blade; Position 1 Bridge, Position 2 Bridge Outer Coil and Neck Inner Coil, Position 3 Bridge and Neck, Position 4 Bridge Inner Coil and Neck Outer Coil, Position 5 Neck

Headstock

• Headstock: Jackson Pointed 6 In Line
• Headstock Binding: White

Included Accessories

• Gigbag Included