Essential Information About the "Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX8Q MS" Guitar
- Multiscale 26"-28" / 660.4-711.2 mm for optimized tension, improved intonation, and enhanced comfort on 8 strings.
- Maple neck-through construction with graphite reinforcements and 24 jumbo fret laurel fingerboard, compound radius 12"-16" (304.8-406.4 mm) for speed and precision.
- Carved flamed maple top on a poplar body delivering attack, sustain, and a high-end aesthetic.
- Two Jackson 8-string blade humbuckers, high output and great clarity, controlled by Volume/Tone and a 3-position selector switch.
The Multiscale Soloist in the X Series: Jackson's "Performance" DNA
Designed in the spirit of the historic Soloist models, this 8-string multiscale version brings Jackson's "high performance" approach into the X Series. It features the brand's fundamentals (neck-through, Soloist ergonomics, Arch Top aesthetics) in a configuration tailored for extended tuning and modern precision.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists in modern metal, djent, prog, or fusion, the SLATX8Q MS excels in percussive rhythms, extended chords, and precise lead lines. The multiscale design secures tight lows while maintaining flexible highs for bends and legato playing.
Sound
The Jackson 8-string blade humbuckers deliver a
high output level with tight bass response and defined highs. The
poplar body provides responsiveness and present mids, while the
flamed maple top adds brightness and attack. The
maple neck-through and Arch Top construction promote sustain and stability. The simple and effective electronics (Volume, Tone, 3-position selector) allow for transitions from crystal-clear clean tones to massive distortion, while maintaining good note separation in complex chords. The
individual saddle bridge, angled for multiscale, ensures precise intonation on each string.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve the original feel, opt for
8-string nickel-plated steel string sets in gauges
.009-.065 (compatible with 26"-28" multiscale). For lower tunings, .010-.074 gauges are also suitable. Add a
sturdy strap with
strap locks compatible with standard buttons and a
clip-on chromatic tuner for quick and accurate tuning.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Body: poplar
- Top: flamed maple (Arch Top)
- Body finish: gloss
- Shape: Soloist
- Color: Transparent Black Burst
Neck
- Construction: maple neck-through with graphite reinforcements
- Headstock: Jackson AT-1 4x4
- Fingerboard: laurel, offset pearloid inlays
- Fingerboard radius: compound 12"-16" / 304.8-406.4 mm
- Frets: 24 jumbo
- Truss rod: double action, access at nut
- Nut: black plastic, width 1.875" / 47.6 mm
- Scale length: multiscale 26"-28" / 660.4-711.2 mm
Hardware
- Bridge: individually adjustable saddles, angled design for multiscale
- Tuners: sealed Jackson die-cast
- Pickguard: none
- Control knobs: dome style
- Selector tip: black
- Hardware finish: black
- Strap locks: standard
- Original strings: nickel-plated steel .009-.065 (8 strings)
Electronics
- Pickups: Jackson Uncovered 8-String Blade Humbucking (neck and bridge)
- Configuration: HH
- Controls: Volume, Tone
- Selector: 3 positions (1. bridge, 2. bridge+neck, 3. neck)
Miscellaneous
- Neck plate: none (neck-through)
- Delivered without case or gig bag
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