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JacksonAmerican Series Soloist SL2MG HT Electric Guitar - Satin Black

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Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG HT Electric Guitar - Satin Black
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The Korena take

In Satin Black, the American Series Soloist SL2MG HT pairs an alder body with a graphite-reinforced neck-through maple construction. It is a right-handed, 25.5-inch-scale electric with 24 jumbo stainless-steel frets on a compound ebony fingerboard. The active EMG 81 bridge pickup is described with tight lows and aggressive mids, while the EMG 85 neck pickup brings a warmer lead voice. Its fixed Hipshot bridge and locking tuners suit demanding rhythm and lead work where a stable, non-tremolo bridge layout is the priority.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Modern metal guitarists building aggressive rhythm tones and lead parts around active EMG humbuckers.
  • Players who prefer fixed-bridge string-through-body hardware instead of a floating tremolo setup.

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players looking for a vibrato bridge for dive bombs, flutters, or other tremolo-arm techniques.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG HT Electric Guitar - Satin Black construction detail

Detail 01

Neck-through body with graphite reinforcement

The maple neck construction runs through the alder body and includes graphite reinforcement.

Detail 02

24 jumbo stainless-steel frets

The ebony fingerboard extends to 24 frets with a compound radius.

Detail 03

Jackson Foam Core Case

A Jackson Foam Core Case is specified.

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01What pickups does the SL2MG HT use?

It uses active EMG humbuckers: an EMG 81 at the bridge and an EMG 85 at the neck.

02Where is this model made?

It is listed as made in the United States, in Corona, California.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsPickups & controls
Pickup Configuration
HH
4 detailsPlayability
Orientation
Right-Handed
Number of Frets
24
Number of Strings
6-string
Scale Length
25.5"
7 detailsBody & build
Fingerboard Material
Ebony Radius: Compound Radius Fret size: Jumbo Stainless Steel Number of frets: 24 Inlays: Inverted Mother of Pearl Sharkfin Nut width/material: 1.6875"/Floyd Rose 1500 Series Locking Electronics Configuration: HH Neck: EMG 85 Bridge: EMG 81 Control layout: Volume, Tone Pickup switch: 3-way Hardware Bridge type: Fixed Bridge Tuning machines: Locking Color: Black Other Number of strings: 6-string Case: Jackson Foam Core Case Orientation: Right-Handed Country of origin: United States
Bridge Type
Fixed Bridge
Color
Black
Country of Origin
United States
Body Material
Alder
Body Type
Solidbody
Neck Wood
Maple
5 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Korena Special
false
Tier
new
Source Id
site51500000415560
Prop65
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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