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Jackson MJ Series Soloist SL2 Electric Guitar - Gloss Black

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Alder Body, Maple Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 2 Humbucking Pickups, and Gotoh GE1996T Tremolo - Gloss Black
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Premium-Quality, Japanese-Built Soloist

Evoking the unmistakable vibe of a 1990s-era import Jackson, the MJ Series Soloist SL2 is a solidbody electric guitar that’s built for high-speed virtuoso playing. This premium Japanese-built axe features a balanced-sounding alder body with comfortable curves and contours, while its compound-radius fretboard facilitates high-octane riffage and rapid-fire shredding. Plug into any high-gain amp, and you’ll experience the consummate hot-rodded humbucker tone, courtesy of Seymour Duncan. And when it comes time to unleash your arsenal of whammy bar tricks, the Soloist SL2’s Gotoh GE1996T double-locking tremolo will effortlessly oblige. The Jackson MJ Series Soloist SL2 includes Gotoh-sealed die-cast tuners, convenient Luminlay side dots, and aggressive-looking pearloid shark fin fingerboard inlays.

Compound radius is perfect for riffing and soloing

The MJ Series Soloist SL2 sports a compound-radius ebony fingerboard with jumbo frets. Down low, your fretting hand will appreciate the 12-inch radius that keeps things comfortable for natural, relaxed chord work. Up top, a 16-inch radius lays it all out flat for effortless, low-action high-speed runs with monumental string bends without fretting out — providing you with the best of both worlds. What’s more, the Soloist SL2’s neck-through-body design elicits near-endless sustain; built-in graphite reinforcement rods increase neck stability, making it highly resistant to temperature and humidity changes.

An aggressive, versatile pair of Seymour Duncan pickups

The Jackson MJ Series Soloist SL2 is loaded with a set of aggressive yet versatile Seymour Duncan humbuckers. The JB Model SH-4 bridge pickup supplies you with the classic sound of a hot-rodded humbucker, boasting plenty of output without sacrificing tone. Experience a powerful blend of harmonics, sustain, and distortion that’s great for everything from heavy blues to heavy metal. The Jazz Model SH-2n neck pickup is full and bright with smooth sustain — the perfect choice for fast runs and neck-position leads. It’s also great for clean rhythm playing. These high-octane pickups give you plenty of punch and serious bite — just what you need to demolish the front row.

Gotoh tremolo dive-bombs with the best of them

For expressive performance, the MJ Series Soloist SL2 comes armed with a recessed Gotoh GE1996T tremolo. The guitarists here at Sweetwater have found this double-locking trem is one of the best high-end licensed Floyd Rose models out there. It’s made with premium components, including a hardened-steel baseplate, steel saddles, and a machined brass sustain block. Like all classic locking tremolos, the Gotoh GE1996T tolerates depraved amounts of whammy bar abuse without going out of tune. So, shriek, flutter, squeal, dive-bomb, make crazy animal sounds — the Soloist SL2 is equipped for it all.

Jackson MJ Series Soloist SL2 Features:

  • Japanese-built solidbody electric guitar with classic Jackson appointments
  • Balanced-sounding alder body with comfortable contours
  • Compound-radius ebony fingerboard yields ultra-fast playability
  • Graphite-reinforced through-body neck provides incredible sustain and stability
  • Seymour Duncan pickups deliver classic hot-rodded humbucker tone
  • Gotoh GE1996T double-locking tremolo for twisting, bending, and dive-bombing
  • Rock-solid Gotoh sealed die-cast tuners
  • Luminlay side dots provide exceptional guidance on dark stages
  • Pearloid shark fin inlays and a bound fingerboard add vintage Jackson visual appeal

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape MJ Series Soloist SL2
  • Body Material Alder
  • Body Finish Gloss
  • Color Black
  • Neck
  • Neck Material 3-Piece Maple
  • Neck Shape Speed Neck
  • Neck Joint Neck-through
  • Radius 12"-16" compound
  • Fingerboard Material Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Sharkfins
  • Number of Frets 24, Jumbo
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.6875"
  • Nut Material Floyd Rose R3 Locking
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Gotoh Series Double-locking Tremolo
  • Tuners Gotoh Sealed Die-cast
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Seymour Duncan Jazz SH-2N Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Nickel Plated Steel, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Gig Bag
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2904008203

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Amazing build, great playing, high quality gorgeous guitar

I always wanted a USA built Jackson SL-2 guitar, but since I'm not rich, and didn't want to be in debt for years, I realized this was the next best guitar. Besides the guitar having a very high quality build, the ebony neck is just amazing, and the guitar practically plays itself. I'm very happy that I discovered them, when they first came put. Many thanks to Sweetwater and my Sales Assistant for turning me on to this guitar.The guitar sounds phenomenal theough my 9 tube amp collection, all bought from Sweetwater. I've bought all of my guitars, amps, and equipment from Sweetwater, and they never disappoint, which is why I only buy from them. Thanks again.
Music background: Intermediate guitar player and hobbyist
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