Iconic Sonics, US-built for Maximum Performance Possibilities
Jackson’s Soloist silhouette has long represented the company’s commitment to Superstrat sonics, instantly recognized for its latent tone-crafting potential. The USA Select Soloist SL2H is a no-punches-pulled powerhouse meticulously handcrafted in Jackson’s Custom Shop with the exacting standards of premium production. Comprised of alder, quartersawn eastern hard rock maple, and ebony, this neck-through-body axe is primed for electrifying all-nighters, reinforced with graphite, and armed with classic Seymour Duncan humbuckers. Iconic Sharkfin inlays adorn its 24-fret spread, applied to its compound-radius fretboard via eye-catching mother of pearl. From studious studio time to igniting arenas with anthemic arpeggios and ferocious Floyd Rose firepower, Sweetwater’s metal maestros agree: the Jackson USA Select Soloist SL2H is an unrivaled testament to the enduring spirit of high-octane performances. Now, where will you wield this sonic weapon first?
Hard rock maple and more, built to rock harder
Luthiers at Jackson’s Custom Shop spare no effort in handbuilding every guitar with carefully selected cuts of wood, and this USA Select Soloist SL2H is no exception. Quartersawn eastern hard rock maple makes up its neck and core, functioning as the guitar’s sonic cornerstone. It’s renowned for its natural warmth and brightness, with tremendous note separation that supports multitudes of lead, riff, chord, and solo voicings in every register. Its alder wings augment the axe’s sonorous foundation, supplying bright and balanced tones, full-spectrum heft, and resounding sustain, with a touch of additional emphasis on the upper-midrange. Up top, an ebony fingerboard rounds out the SL2H’s tonewood triumvirate, supplying resounding sustain, bell-like clarity, and crystalline character that doesn’t sacrifice articulation for presence.
Classic tone, cutting-edge potential
The right electronics are essential to bringing a guitar’s aural foundations to life, and this SL2H is endowed with a duo of time-tested tone machines from Seymour Duncan. A ’59 SH-1N humbucker adorns the neck-mounted position; revered for its blend of PAF-style tones and modern malleability, the ’59 SH-1N utilizes an Alnico V bar magnet and vacuum-wax potting to retain its distinctive mix of sweet heat and full-bodied tone, with high-gain configurations, providing full-spectrum clarity. In the bridge, a JB TB-4 supplies dynamic voicing that’s been masterfully honed to support multitudes of high-octane output. From down-tuned raucous riffage and thundering licks to lightning leads and scorching solos, articulation, clarity, and harmonic depth are faithfully preserved.
Engineered for premier playability
For long-haul studio sessions and road-faring tour titans, the USA Select Soloist SL2H was crafted for multidimensional excellence. Crafting this axe with a neck-through-body construction already amplifies both the harmonic character and dimensional stability of the SL2H, and opting for quartersawn cuts of eastern hard rock maple only augments those attributes, enriching tone and maximizing resilience to twisting and warping. Reinforcing the neck with graphite not only multiplies its stability but immensely reduces the SL2H’s weight. The Superstrat’s distinctive double-cutaway design supports uncompromising access to the 24-fret array, while the elegantly sculpted scarf joint heel complements the fretboard’s 12–16-inch compound radius. This results in an explosive mix of speed, power, precision, and comfort, painlessly accommodating players of nearly any style. To send your expressivity to intergalactic heights, a Floyd Rose Original double-locking tremolo system — in iconic Jackson fashion — was a must-have inclusion.
Jackson USA Select Soloist SL2H Features:
- Handbuilt in Jackson’s USA Custom Shop for unrivaled craftsmanship and quality
- Quartersawn eastern hard rock maple core and neck deliver full-spectrum warmth, brightness, and articulation
- Alder wings provide balanced, resounding tones that ever-so-slightly emphasize your upper-mid frequencies
- Ebony fingerboard supplies bell-like clarity, focused power in every register, and near-endless sustain
- Seymour Duncan ’59 SH-1N and JB TB-4 humbuckers support pliable tone crafting, from subtle cleans and sweet heat to pulverizing riffs and searing solos
- Quartersawn neck and graphite reinforcement increase resilience to warping and harmonic depth for road-warrior-worthy reliability
- Neck-through-body construction and scarf joint heel ensure resounding sustain and lightning-fast playing across numerous performance preferences
- Compound 12–16-in. fingerboard radius and double-cutaway design mean uninhibited access to all 24 frets
- Floyd Rose Original double-locking tremolo system guarantees vault-like tuning stability and supercharged expression
