Jackson American Series Soloist SL2 DX Guitar with Case
The American Series Soloist SL2 DX sets a new high-performance standard with an alder body, maple neck, jumbo frets, Seymour Duncan pickups, and Floyd Rose tremolo for versatile, stable play.
$2,199.00 -$2,629.99
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Built for players who demand uncompromising performance and refuse to settle for anything less than premium, the Jackson American Series Soloist SL2 DX is a high-performance shred machine wrapped in trademark Jackson attitude. From its sustain-enhancing through-body neck to its Floyd Rose tremolo system that laughs in the face of tuning instability, this guitar is engineered to keep up with whatever your fingers throw at it.
A Neck That Means Business
If guitar necks had resumes, the SL2 DX's would include "fluent in speed, bending, and surviving humidity-induced crises." The three-piece maple through-body neck is reinforced with dual graphite rods for rock-solid stability that holds its own in any climate. Combined with a compound radius rolled ebony fingerboard, it transitions seamlessly from comfortable chord work at the nut to flat-out flying up the neck — exactly where things get interesting.
12"-16" Compound Radius Rolled Ebony Fingerboard: More curved at the lower frets for natural chord voicings, it flattens progressively toward the upper register for aggressive bends and shred-speed runs without fretting out.
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets: Larger fret wire means easier note articulation, faster string contact, and longer-lasting durability that outlives most band lineups.
Luminlay Glow-in-the-Dark Side Dots: Because squinting at a dark stage while soloing isn’t a good look. These glowing markers keep you oriented even when the lighting guy is having a moment.
Pickups With Something to Say
The SL2 DX's HH pickup configuration is a study in tonal contrast — one pickup that growls with hot-rodded muscle, and another that sings with glassy clarity. Together, they cover an impressive range of sonic territory without needing a pedal board the size of a coffee table to get there. Whether you're digging into aggressive, saturated riffs or rolling back for warm, articulate clean tones, this guitar makes the case that versatility and personality aren't mutually exclusive.
Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 Bridge Pickup: A hot-rodded humbucker with thunderous low-end punch and aggressive output that's been a cornerstone of high-gain playing for decades — it's essentially the Little Black Dress of metal pickups.
Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N Neck Pickup: Glassy treble, scooped mids, and a warmth that performs beautifully across genres — from clean jazz voicings to singing lead tones that sustain for what feels like a geological era.
Five-Way Blade Switch: Five distinct pickup combinations from two humbuckers give you an expanded tonal palette that makes this guitar far more versatile than its aggressive looks suggest.
Hardware Built to Handle the Drama
Aggressive tremolo dives. Tuning chaos mid-solo. Strap failures at the worst possible moment. The SL2 DX anticipated all of it. The hardware spec here is a full-on commitment to reliability and stability, so the only thing unraveling during your performance is the emotional state of everyone watching.
Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo: Locks at the nut and bridge for tuning stability that holds firm through the most daring dive bombs and flutter effects — what a Floyd Rose lacks in simplicity, it more than compensates for in pure sonic theater.
Gotoh MG-T Locking Tuners: Premium locking tuners for fast, reliable string changes and an extra layer of tuning security that pairs perfectly with the Floyd Rose system.
Dunlop Dual-Locking Strap Buttons: Because "the strap came undone" is not an acceptable explanation for what happened to a guitar worth this much.
The SL2 DX Delivers Where It Counts
The Jackson American Series Soloist SL2 DX is a complete package — one that earns its premium price tag with an alder body, through-body maple neck, compound radius ebony fingerboard, and a dual-humbucker Seymour Duncan configuration capable of covering serious tonal ground. If you've been searching for a high-performance guitar that rewards technical players without flinching, the SL2 DX is ready to deliver.
Jackson American Series Soloist SL2 DX Features:
Alder body with sustain-enhancing three-piece maple through-body neck construction
Dual graphite reinforcement rods for temperature and humidity resistance
Jackson American Series Soloist SL2 DX Guitar with Case Specifications
Jackson American Series Soloist SL2 DX Guitar with Case Specifications
Product Specifications
Jackson American Series Soloist SL2 DX Guitar with Case Specifications:
Series: American Series
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss 20
Neck: 3-Piece Maple, Neck-Thru
Neck Finish: Color Matched
Fingerboard: Ebony, 12” to 16” Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
Frets: 24, Jumbo Stainless Steel
Position Inlays: Inverted Mother of Pearl Sharkfin
Nut (Material/Width): Floyd Rose 1500 Series Locking
Tuning Machines: Gotoh MG-T Locking
Scale Length: 25.5" / 64.77 cm
Bridge: Floyd Rose 1500 Series Double-Locking Tremolo
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4
Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan ‘59 SH-1N
Pickup 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
Controls: Volume, Tone
Control Knobs: Dome-Style
Hardware Finish: Black
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)
Case/Gig Bag: Included Jackson Foam Core Case
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. The Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 bridge pickup, 24 jumbo stainless steel frets, and compound radius fingerboard make it an excellent choice for high-gain, technically demanding playing. The Floyd Rose tremolo system adds extra range for aggressive performance techniques.
The SL2 DX is the American Series flagship model, featuring premium appointments including Seymour Duncan pickups, a rolled ebony fingerboard, Luminlay side dots, and a Floyd Rose 1500 Series tremolo. These upgrades position it at the top of Jackson's Soloist lineup.
Yes. It comes equipped with a Floyd Rose 1500 Series double-locking tremolo system, which locks at both the nut and bridge to maintain tuning stability through heavy tremolo use.
The SL2 DX features a Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 humbucker at the bridge and a Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N at the neck, a pairing that covers everything from aggressive high-gain tones to warm, articulate clean sounds.
The SL2 DX is a premium, professional-grade instrument best suited to intermediate and advanced players. Its Floyd Rose tremolo system and high-performance spec require a degree of familiarity to get the most out of, but for the right player, it's a serious long-term investment.