Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG HT Guitar with Case
The Jackson American SL2 has an alder body with a sustain-enhancing through-body 3-pc maple neck. Powered by EMG 81 and 85 humbucking pickups with an ebony fretboard for extreme playing.
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Jackson has been making guitarists feel like they were born in a mosh pit since 1980. The American Series Soloist SL2MG HT is the brand's first made-in-Corona flagship — and it shows. Built in Southern California with extraordinary precision, this guitar doesn't just play fast. It was practically born that way.
A Neck That Won't Let You Down
The three-piece maple through-body neck on the SL2MG HT is the kind of structural achievement that deserves its own engineering degree. Reinforced with a pair of graphite rods, this neck resists humidity and temperature changes with the stubborn reliability of someone who absolutely refuses to lose an argument. It's built to stay straight no matter what the universe throws at it — tour van, outdoor stage, or a greenroom with suspiciously aggressive air conditioning.
Three-Piece Maple Through-Body Neck with Graphite Reinforcement: The dual graphite-reinforcement rods keep the neck locked in and stable against temperature and humidity fluctuations, meaning your setup survives the climate as well as your playing does.
12"-16" Compound Radius Rolled Ebony Fingerboard: More curved near the nut for comfortable chord work, flattening as you climb the neck for blistering lead runs and aggressive bends that don't fret out — because nobody wants a guitar that taps out before they do.
Luminlay Glow-in-the-Dark Side Dots: When the stage goes dark, most players squint. You won't. The luminescent side dots keep your fret markers visible even on the blackest stages, so you always know exactly where you are.
Pickups That Mean Business
The EMG 81 and EMG 85 humbucking pickups inside the SL2MG HT are not shy. The 81 handles the bridge with razor-focused aggression; the 85 brings warmth and definition at the neck. Together, they deliver a tonal range that covers everything from grinding rhythm work to articulate leads without losing clarity in the chaos. This is not a guitar that whispers.
EMG 81 (Bridge) + EMG 85 (Neck) Active Humbuckers: A brutally powerful pairing that punches hard without turning into mush — commanding output with tight note definition that's critical for modern metal and high-gain playing.
Three-Way Blade Pickup Switch: Flip between bridge, neck, or a blend of both with a switch that's positioned right where your hand naturally falls, because fumbling for tone controls mid-shred is not the look.
Single Volume and Tone Controls: Clean, no-nonsense. Every knob on this guitar has a job, and none of them are just there for decoration.
Hardware That Stays in Tune (No Excuses)
If your guitar keeps going out of tune, that's a you-and-your-hardware problem. The SL2MG HT ships with a Hipshot hardtail bridge and Gotoh MG-T locking tuners — two pieces of hardware that take tuning stability very personally. Add Dunlop dual-locking strap buttons to the mix, and you've got a guitar that stays on your body and in tune regardless of how violently the set gets.
Hipshot Hardtail Bridge: A fixed-bridge system that provides rock-solid intonation and maximum resonance transfer directly to the body — sustain for days, tuning stability for life.
Gotoh MG-T Locking Tuners: Lock your strings in place and eliminate slippage at the headstock. Restringing is faster; tuning drift is slower. That's the deal.
Dunlop Dual-Locking Strap Buttons: Your guitar isn't going anywhere. Neither is your strap. Windmill all you want — the SL2MG HT is staying put.
The Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG HT Delivers Where It Counts
The SL2MG HT is what happens when 40+ years of metal guitar innovation lands in one instrument. It's got the neck stability for players who demand precision, the pickup firepower for players who demand volume, and the hardware reliability for players who demand both — night after night.
Jackson's first made-in-Corona flagship sets a new benchmark in premium high-performance guitars, and it does so without making any apologies about it.
Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG HT Features:
Alder body with sustain-enhancing through-body three-piece maple neck
Dual graphite-reinforcement rods for resistance to temperature and humidity warping
12"-16" compound radius rolled ebony fingerboard
24 jumbo stainless steel frets with inverse mother of pearl sharkfin inlays
EMG 81 (bridge) and EMG 85 (neck) active humbucking pickups
Three-way blade pickup switch with single volume and tone controls
Luminlay glow-in-the-dark side dots for stage visibility
Hipshot hardtail bridge system for tuning stability and sustain
Gotoh MG-T locking tuners
Dunlop dual-locking strap buttons
Color-matched Jackson pointy headstock with black hardware
Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG HT Guitar with Case Specifications
Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG HT Guitar with Case Specifications
Product Specifications
Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG HT Guitar with Case Specifications
Series: American Series
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Matte
Neck: Maple, Speed Neck, Neck-Thru
Neck Finish: Satin 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): Graph Tech TUSQ XL, 1.6875”
Tuning Machines: Gotoh MG-T Locking
Scale Length: 25.5" / 64.77 cm
Bridge: Hipshot 6 - Fixed .175
Pickups: EMG 81 (Bridge), EMG 85 (Neck)
Pickup Switching, 3-Position Blade:
Position 1. Full Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Neck
Position 3. Neck Pickup
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 (p/n: 2994742100)
Frequently Asked Questions
The SL2MG HT is Jackson's first Corona-made flagship guitar and the pinnacle of their American production line. It pairs premium materials with top-tier hardware, including a Hipshot bridge and Gotoh locking tuners, making it a clear step above Jackson's import lineup in both build quality and components.
EMG 81 and 85 active humbuckers are widely considered the industry standard for high-gain metal. The 81 delivers tight, focused aggression at the bridge, while the 85 adds warmth and note clarity at the neck. Together they cover rhythm and lead tones at the highest level without losing definition under heavy gain.
The SL2MG HT is a professional-grade instrument with a premium price tag to match. It's built for experienced players who need a high-performance guitar for demanding playing styles. Beginners would benefit more from starting with an entry-level Jackson before moving up to the American Series.
A compound radius fretboard gradually changes its curvature from a rounder profile near the nut (better for chording and open playing) to a flatter profile higher on the neck (better for fast lead playing and bends without fretting out). The SL2MG HT's 12"-16" compound radius means you get comfortable rhythm playing and unrestricted shredding on the same neck.
Yes, the American Series Soloist SL2MG HT comes with a Jackson Foam Core Case included, which keeps the guitar protected in transit without adding the cost of a separate case purchase.