Heavily updated and upgraded X range gets ready to take on the world, reinforced with a set of fifteen brand new axes.
Out of forty two electric guitars Jackson unveiled at the NAMM, the X series has claimed fifteen models. This affordable range is sandwiched between the basic JS on one, and the upper intermediate Pro Series on the other side, and such a strong focus on the X series can mean only one thing – Jackson is getting super serious about the most lucrative segment of the market. The most prominent appointment featured throughout the roster is the advanced DNA neck-through-body construction. With thirteen Soloist models among fifteen entries, the situation might look a bit too homogenous, but the wide array of pickups configurations makes up for the lack of variety in the body shape department. One King V and one Randy Rhoads V are featured in the lineup, as well. The fact that the Soloists occupy such a large portion of the X series might signal an attempt to bring the Soloist closer to the masses, and maximize the potential of this great range. Matured guitars with carefully picked features, and Jackson`s famous tone and build quality promise good prospects at claiming the throne of the intermediate class. SLXFMG Soloist, SLATTXMG 3-6 Soloist, SLATTXMGQ 3-6 Soloist, SLATTXMG 3-6 Soloist, SLATXMGQ 3-6 Soloist, SLATHX-M 3-7 Soloist, SLATHX 3-7 Soloist, SLATXSD 3-7 Soloist, SLATX-M 3-7 Soloist, SLATXSDQ 3-7 Soloist, SLATHX 3-8 Soloist, SLATHXSD 3-8 Soloist, Rhoads RRXT, King V KVXT and Scott Ian Soloist reinforce the X series ranks.
At the forefront of the massive Soloist contingent in the new X series, a true metal warrior is found – the mighty SLXFMG Soloist. Basswood/maple body with the maple neck running through, Floyd Rose Special bridge, EMG 81/85 pickups combo and a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard form this killing machine. For further info and a more comprehensive review, check the SLXFMG Soloist detail page on our site or Jackson Guitars official web page.
SLATTXMG 3-6 Soloist comes in as one of only six six-stringed Soloist models (including the Scott Ian Anarchy model) available in the new X series lineup. Besides the series standard basswood/maple construction, this black-clad six-shooter features EMG 81/85 pickups, bound 24-fret rosewood fingerboard, fixed bridge and the modern AT headstock. For further info and a more comprehensive review, check the SLATTXMG 3-6 Soloist detail page on our site or Jackson Guitars official web page.
Add the quilted maple top and the seductive Transparent Purple color scheme to the previous model, and we`ve got the magnificent SLATTXMGQ 3-6 Soloist. EMG`s 81 and 85 humbuckers, tune-o-matic bridge, bound rosewood fingerboard with piranha inlays and the series standard maple neck with speed contour are featured on this model. For further info and a more comprehensive review, check the SLATTXMGQ 3-6 Soloist detail page on our site or Jackson Guitars official web page.
SLATXMG 3-6 Soloist is one of the brightest examples of the new X series lineup. It comes with a carved basswood/maple body (basswood sides with maple neck running through the center), Floyd Rose Special locking tremolo bridge, mighty EMG 81/85 pickups combo and a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard. For further info and a more comprehensive review, check the SLATXMG 3-6 Soloist detail page on our site or Jackson Guitars official web page.
SLATXMGQ 3-6 Soloist follows exactly in the footsteps of the previous model, but with an added quilt maple top. This fierce and bold six-string is a dream come true for all the players who are seeking an affordable, but high-quality six-string metal axe. For further info and a more comprehensive review, check the SLATXMGQ 3-6 Soloist detail page on our site or Jackson Guitars official web page.
Next up, we`ll have a five-piece unit of seven-stringed Soloist models. The first among them is the vivid SLATHX-M 3-7 Soloist. It comes in Slime Green and Snow White. It is a solid basswood guitar with through-body maple neck, Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient pickups and a 24-fret maple fignerboard. For further info and a more comprehensive review, check the SLATHX-M 3-7 Soloist detail page on our site or Jackson Guitars official web page.
While the SLATHX-M comes with a maple fingerboard, SLATHX 3-7 Soloist is fit with a rosewood one. Other than that, these two long-range warriors are equipped with the same gear – Seymour Duncan Nazgul/Sentient pickups, fast maple neck, solid and double-cut basswood body and a hardtail bridge. For further info and a more comprehensive review, check the SLATHX 3-7 Soloist detail page on our site or Jackson Guitars official web page.
The choice of features for this year`s X series Solists sends a clear message to the opposition – Jackson means serious business. The sleek and razor-sharp SLATXSD 3-7 Soloist rocks the Seymour Duncan Blackouts, carved basswood body, maple neck with graphite reinforcements, a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard and a Floyd Rose Special bridge. For further info and a more comprehensive review, check the SLATXSD 3-7 Soloist detail page on our site or Jackson Guitars official web page.
Long 26-1/2“ scales are the standard for 2015 seven and eight-string Jackson models, and SLATX-M 3-7 Soloist is no exception. Besides the elongated scale, it features an arched basswood body, Seymour Duncan`s Nazgul and Sentient humbuckers, Floyd Rose Special bridge and a maple fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets. For further info and a more comprehensive review, check the SLATX-M 3-7 Soloist detail page on our site or Jackson Guitars official web page.
SLATXSDQ 3-7 Soloist is the fifth and final Soloist seven-stringer in this year`s X series lineup. With the solid basswood body, quilt maple top, through-body maple neck, Floyd Rose Special bridge, 24-fret fingerboard and Seymour Duncan`s Blackouts, this long-scale Soloist is made purely for the brutal side of the metal spectrum. For further info and a more comprehensive review, check the SLATXSDQ 3-7 Soloist detail page on our site or Jackson Guitars official web page.
With two models in the X series lineup, Jackson`s eight string division plays quite a significant role in the 2015 catalog. SLATHX 3-8 Soloist is one of them. It comesw ith a solid basswood body, quilt maple top, a hardtail bridge, Seymour Duncan`s Nazgul and Sentient pickups, and a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard. For further info and a more comprehensive review, check the SLATHX 3-8 Soloist detail page on our site or Jackson Guitars official web page.
Scrap the quilt maple top, and add the Seymour Duncan Blackouts humbuckers instead of the Nazgul/Sentient combo, and you`ve got yourself the black-clad SLATHXD 3-8 Soloist. This long-scale warrior also features a basswood body, maple neck, Floyd Rose Special and the new AT-1 headstock. For further info and a more comprehensive review, check the SLATHXSD 3-7 Soloist detail page on our site or Jackson Guitars official web page.
We`re leaving the Soloist section for a brief moment, just in time to introduce the one and only Rhoads RRXT. It comes with a mandatory basswood wings/maple neck in the middle construction. Also, it features Duncan Designed humbuckers, fixed bridge, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard and 25-1/2“ scale. For further info and a more comprehensive review, check the RRXT detail page on our site or Jackson Guitars official web page.
The second of two non-Soloist models is the sharp and fast King V KVXT. Basswood body with beveled edges, flamed maple top, through-body maple neck EMG`s HZ humbuckers 24-fret rosewood fingerboard with compound radius, fixed bridge promise a surgically precise and quick delivery of the hot licks and grinding riffs. For further info and a more comprehensive review, check the KVXT detail page on our site or Jackson Guitars official web page.
The X series lineup for 2015 is wrapped up by a rebellious Scott Ian Soloist. This thundercracker is the result of the latest collaboration between the legendary east coast thrasher and Jackson. It brings the essence of thrash madness wrapped in one of the most distinctive graphics ever seen on a metal axe. Basswood body, maple neck, Duncan Designed HB-102B pickup and a 24-fret fingerboard keep it simple, brutal and down to earth. For further info and a more comprehensive review, check the Scott Ian Soloist detail page on our site or Jackson Guitars official web page.
