Jackson X Series Soloist Arch Top SLATX8Q MS Multi-Scale Transparent Black Burst

Shred in ergonomic comfort and style with the Jackson® X Series Soloist™ Arch Top SLATX8Q 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 SLATX8Q MS features a poplar body capped with a rippling arched quilt maple top and a through-body maple neck with scarf joint and graphite-reinforcement rods for maximum neck stability. Designed for both breakneck playing and comfort, the 12”-16” compound radius bound laurel fingerboard features 24 jumbo frets and a Jackson 4x4 AT1 headstock.

Chosen specifically for their complementary sound, a pair of Jackson uncovered 8-string blade 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.

Sinister and deadly, the SLATX8Q is available in a Transparent Black Burst finish with all-black hardware.

Product Specs
General
Color: Transparent Black Burst
Country Of Origin: ID
Orientation: Right-Hand
Series: X
Neck
Fingerboard Material: Laurel
Fingerboard Radius: 12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
Headstock: Jackson® AT-1 4x4 (4 Over/4 Under)
Neck Construction: Neck-Through-Body with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
Neck Finish: Gloss Black
Neck Material: Maple
Number of Frets: 24
Nut Material: Black Plastic
Nut Width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
Position Inlays: Offset Pearloid Dot
String Nut: Black Plastic
Truss Rod: Dual-Action Head Adjust
Truss Rod Nut: Truss Rod Adjustment at Nut
Body
Body: Poplar
Body Finish: Gloss
Body Material: Poplar
Body Shape: Soloist™
Body Top: Quilt Maple
Hardware
Bridge: Staggered Individual Saddles
Control Knobs: Dome-Style
Hardware Finish: Black
Neck Plate: None
Pickguard: None
Pickup Covers: Black
Strap Buttons: Standard
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.065 Gauges, 8-String)
Switch Tip: Black
Tuning Machines: Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Jackson® Uncovered 8-String Blade Humbucking
Controls: Volume, Tone
Neck Pickup: Jackson® Uncovered 8-String Blade Humbucking
Pickup Configuration: HH
Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup