Jackson
Description
Slipknot lead guitarist Mick Thomson is one of metal’s most successful and revered players. His game changing, take-no-prisoners approach to metal guitar has influenced countless musicians worldwide, while his black hole-heavy de-tuned guitar sound has been an integral part of Slipknot for more than two decades. Designed to withstand his acclaimed aggressive technique and tone, the Pro Series Signature Mick Thomson Soloist SL2 is a sinister axe loaded with high-quality features including a bound mahogany body coupled with a graphite reinforced through-body one-piece maple neck —carved to a custom super-thin profile for maximum comfort and high- speed playability, and a 12"-16" compound radius ebony fingerboard with 24 frets and block side dots. This signature Soloist is powered by a pair of Mick Thomson signature Seymour Duncan Blackouts to complement the complex, crushing riffs Thomson plays in dropped tunings. The EMTY bridge pickup offers the energy and output of the original Blackouts but with Thomson’s custom voicing to emphasize the percussive chunk of palm-muted notes. Designed for crystal clear clean tones, the EMTY neck pickup can also produce more aggressive mids and increased sustain for high-speed solos and ominous melodic interludes when you crank up the gain. Other features include a Jackson MTB HT6 hardtail bridge and locking nut for laser-accurate intonation and ultra-stable tuning, a single volume control, three-way blade switch and a recessed barrel jack. Beastly sounding with classic style, Thomson’s signature Pro SL2 is available in either Black with white binding or in Arctic White with black binding, along with a matching reverse pointed 6-in-line headstock and black hardware.
Jackson Pro Series Signature Mick Thomson Soloist SL2 Electric Guitar Black
Jackson Pro Series Signature Mick Thomson Soloist SL2 Electric Guitar Black
Jackson Pro Series Signature Mick Thomson Soloist SL2 Electric Guitar Black
Features
  • Mahogany body, Black with white binding or Arctic White with black binding
  • Neck-through ultrathin maple neck with 24 jumbo frets, 12"-16" compound radius and ebony fingerboard
  • 2 Mick Thomson signature Seymour Duncan EMTY Blackout humbucking pickups
  • Jackson MTB HT6 hardtail bridge and locking nut
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.

Specs
Body
  • Body shape: Double cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood: Not applicable
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Satin
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Ultrathin
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Neck-through
  • Scale length: 25.5 in.
  • Truss rod:
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Radius: Compound
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Side position markers
  • Nut width: 1.687 in. (42.8 mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Blackouts EMTY
  • Middle:
  • Bridge: Blackouts EMTY
  • Brand: Seymour Duncan
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Not applicable
  • Piezo: Yes
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics:
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Coil tap or split:
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Jackson MTB HT6 hardtail bridge
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast sealed
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features:
  • Case:
  • Accessories:
  • Country of origin: United States
Reviews

4.17

6 Reviews

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming4
  2. Practicing4
  3. Rock Concerts3
  4. Recording2
  5. Small Venues2
Cons
  1. Craftsmanship1
  2. Poor Pick Up1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced3
  2. Novice1
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play4
  2. Good Feel4
  3. Good Tone4
  4. Good Pick Up3
  5. Solid Electronics3
  • My second soloist. Love them both.

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byWes

    fromKansas City KS

    Awesome guitar sounds great. Also have an x series. This is much lighter but feel is the same. Only complaint would be it comes with standard gauge strings. If you are going to down tune you may need to swap out the strings.

  • Love my new guitar

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byDanny

    fromDavison, Michigan

    This guitar has such a strong metal sound I just love it. One thing I didn't like was the input because I use a relay g10 wireless transmitter but all I needed was an adapter for it.

  • Quality is Worst I've Ever Seen

    1

    submitted4 years ago

    byMark

    fromFairfax, VA

    Bought new. Binding on headstock was excessively bubbled and uneven. Binding at 11th fret had big gouge. Can't believe this made it from the factory in this condition. Neck pickup is almost completely dead even with new battery. High e-string dead notes on 18th-21st fret. Raised bridge height didn't help. Mick should be absolutely embarrassed to have his name tied to this piece of junk. Bridge pickup does sound good but that's the only good thing I have to say about this guitar. Returning to GC tomorrow and picking up an Ibanez.

  • This is a amazing guitar

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byBrad, E

    fromThree rivers, MI

    The rythem pickup is the more slipknot setting

  • great metal axe

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    bycarl

    frompittsburgh

    Cant go wrong with this beast. Sustain for days. Plays great. As with any guitar out of the box do a set up and boom.

  • killer

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byCARL

    fromundisclosed

    Over all a great guitar. Get it home and do a setup on it with new strings and youll be good to go.

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byMickmadz

    fromBarstow CA

    Does the guitar have fret markers along the side of it?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes
  • asked bybrad

    frommendon mi

    does this guitar when shpied come with a case

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Case not included
  • asked bybrad

    frommendon mi

    does this guitar come shiped with a case.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Case not included
  • asked byDmitry

    fromundisclosed

    Does this guitar come with a hard case or bag?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar does come with a hard shell case.
  • asked byAce

    fromPark Falls, WI

    Is it made in the US?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It is made in Indonesia.
  • asked byRyan

    fromArizona

    What strings does it come strung with?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar comes with medium gauge D'addario strings.
  • asked byGibby

    fromCalifornia CA

    Does it come with a case?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    No. The case is sold separately.
  • asked byFloy

    fromFreer tx

    Dose it come with a case

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This does not come with a case
  • asked byFloyBoy

    fromTexas

    Dose it come with a case

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This does not come with a case
  • asked byGopher

    fromGlendale,Az

    Hi, what strings comes stock on the guitar?

    Open Reply - Charles
    Fender Super 250R Nickel-Plated Steel Electric Strings .010-.046
    Open Reply - Charles
    Fender Super 250R Nickel-Plated Steel Electric Strings .010-.046