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X Series Soloist SLAT8 Multi-Scale 8-String Electric Guitar

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Overview

Improved playing comfort, tension and intonation.

Shred in ergonomic comfort and style with the Jackson X Series Soloist Archtop SLAT8 MS. A high-performance evolution of the electric guitar, this 8-string multi-scale model unlocks the possibilities of an instrument by accommodating two scale lengths on one fingerboard, thus improving overall playing comfort, tension and intonation.

The SLAT8 MS features an arched top basswood body with a one-piece maple neck and scarf joint reinforced with two graphite rods for maximum neck stability, 12-16" compound radius laurel fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets, single-ply bound neck and Jackson 4x4 AT1 headstock with Jackson die-cast tuners.

Chosen specifically for their complementary sound, a pair of modern EMG 909 humbucking pickups drives this guitar's versatile sound, combining for highly balanced, flexible tone, with plenty of high output for pristine cleans and snarling distortion. Single volume and tone controls shape the pickups' output, which can be further refined with the three-way toggle switch for the precise voice required to bring your musical vision to life.

To help improve intonation, the guitar has been equipped with Jackson designed individual bridge saddles, staggered to accommodate for the two scale lengths. Case sold separately.

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Specs

X Series Soloist SLAT8 Multi-Scale 8-String Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body
  • Body shape: Double cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Body wood: Basswood
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Slim
  • Neck wood: 1-piece Maple with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
  • Joint: Neck-through
  • Scale length: Multi-scale
  • Truss rod: Dual-action
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Laurel
  • Radius: Compound
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Side position markers
  • Nut width: 2.12 in. (54 mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: EMG 909
  • Bridge: EMG 909
  • Brand: EMG
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Staggered Individual Saddles
  • Tailpiece: String thru body
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast sealed
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 8-string
  • Special features: Electronics
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: Indonesia
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