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Exmortus' Conan Gonzalez Demos the Jackson American Series Soloist | Featured Demo | Jackson Guitarsplay button

Exmortus' Conan Gonzalez Demos the Jackson American Series Soloist | Featured Demo | Jackson Guitars

Exmortus' Conan Gonzalez Demos the Jackson American Series Soloist | Featured Demo | Jackson Guitarsplay button

Exmortus' Conan Gonzalez Demos the Jackson American Series Soloist | Featured Demo | Jackson Guitars

Origins of Speed | Jackson American Series Soloist | Jackson Guitarsplay button

Origins of Speed | Jackson American Series Soloist | Jackson Guitars

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This American Series Soloist SL3 electric guitar is a high-performance axe designed to push the boundaries of speed, sound and innovation. At its core is an alder body paired with a 3-piece maple neck for enhanced sustain and rock-solid stability, reinforced by graphite rods. The 12"–16" compound radius rolled ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets is engineered for fluid fretting and shredding at breakneck speeds.

Seymour Duncan Pickups Deliver Power and Versatility

The SL3's pickup configuration packs a punch with a Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 bridge pickup that churns out hot distortion and a mighty low end. The Seymour Duncan SSL-6 middle and neck pickups radiate glassy highs and scooped mids, adept at genres from rock to jazz. A 5-way blade switch, volume and tone controls put the reins of this tonal range in your hands.

Floyd Rose Bridge Anchors Your Sound

A Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo bridge provides rock-solid tuning stability for radical dive bombs, squeals and warbles. With a locking nut and bridge, strings remain securely in tune even under heavy manipulation.

Visibility Day or Night

Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side dots illuminate the ebony fingerboard to guide your fretting in any light conditions. A heel-mounted truss rod adjustment wheel allows for quick neck relief tweaks on the go.

Iconic Style, Modern Playability

The SL3 comes in four striking finishes with matching pointy Jackson headstocks and black hardware: Gloss Black, Platinum Pearl, Riviera Blue or Satin Slime Green. Other premium features include Gotoh MG-T locking tuners and Dunlop dual-locking strap buttons. Built for today's players but with a nod to the '80s, the American Series Soloist SL3 inspires at every turn.

Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 Electric Guitar Platinum Pearl
Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 Electric Guitar Platinum Pearl
Jackson American Series Soloist SL3 Electric Guitar Platinum Pearl

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  • Double-cutaway alder body with a gloss finish
  • 3-piece maple neck with graphite reinforcement rods
  • 12"–16" compound radius ebony fingerboard with 24 frets and inverted mother-of-pearl sharkfin inlays
  • Trio of Seymour Duncan pickups: JB TB-4 direct-mount humbucker at the bridge, Flat Strat SSL-6 RWRP single coil at the middle, Flat Strat SSL-6 single coil at the neck
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Body
  • Body type: Double cutaway
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck wood: 3-piece maple
  • Joint: Neck-thru-body with graphite reinforcement
  • Scale length: 25.5"
  • Truss rod: Dual-action with wheel
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fingerboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Radius: 12"–16" compound
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Inverted mother-of-pearl sharkfin
  • Nut width/material: 1.687" (42.8 mm) Floyd Rose R3 locking
Electronics
  • Configuration: HSS
  • Neck: Seymour Duncan single coil
  • Middle: Seymour Duncan single coil
  • Bridge: Seymour Duncan humbucker
  • Control layout: Master volume, Master tone
  • Pickup switch: 5-way
Hardware
  • Bridge design: Floyd Rose 1500 double-locking tremolo
  • Tuning machines: Gotoh MG-T locking
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 string
  • Case: Jackson foam core case
  • Orientation: Right-handed

collapse expand iconWarranty

Limited lifetime warranty against defects for guitars purchased after 1/1/2000.
One year parts and labor warranty for guitars purchased before 1/1/2000.

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  • Meh

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    submitteda year ago

    byfrank

    fromonline

    I owned an 89 Soloist. This one does not compare. I'm sure it will make all the sub 55 people happy, but those of us that had the original will feel shortchanged....

  • It's a superb tool. Hook, line and sinker.

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byMichael

    fromFort Worth, Texas

    I am in love with this guitar. It feels perfect. The satin finish on the neck just feels faster than the others. The soloist feels like a finished product vs the standard bolt on. The profile is easy to play. Many dislike the fact these have no binding, but to be honest... I like it better. No sense in binding that ebony. I own the Slime Green. This is the first JB hum... and quite frankly... I'm digging it. First JB and it's a very versatile pickup with some bite. Overall, I really feel like I bought a guitar that I'm perfectly fine leaving as is for a while. Nothing immediate. Thats a good thing.

  • I have many high end guitars but can't put this one down

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byDan

    fromHilton head Sc

    I play mostly heavier faster type music or slower blues , it seems to be adequate for both or any type I would think .Nice to know it was made in California !

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  • asked byChuck

    fromCamarillo,Ca

    Is it made in the USA??

    Is it made in the USA??

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes it is.
  • asked byThe wizard

    fromNew York

    Are these stainless frets or nickel

    Are these stainless frets or nickel

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    These are nickel.
  • asked byIsa

    fromHemet

    Could this go with a standard set of Ernie ball strings 10-46 or not and if not what other strings go on this guitar

    Could this go with a standard set of Ernie ball strings 10-46 or not and if not what other strings go on this guitar

    Open Reply - Thomas
    You could. It ships with :::Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)