Jackson Adds New Models To 2012 X Series

The series welcomes eight arch-top Soloist (SLAT) guitars-–including four extended scale length seven-string models-–two Limited Edition Kelly models, and one Phil Demmel artist signature model.

The new six-string SLAT body shape guitars include the SLATXMG3–6, SLATTXMG3–6, SLATXMGQ3–6, and SLATTXMGQ3–6 models. Their most distinctive features are listed below:

SLATXMG3–6 (in Black and Snow White)

• Arched-top Soloist basswood body
• Three-piece through-body maple neck with graphite reinforcement
• EMG 81 neck and 85 bridge pickups
• Bound compound-radius (12"-16") rosewood fingerboard with Piranha Pearloid inlays
• 24 jumbo frets
• Floyd Rose Special bridge

SLATTXMG3–6 (in Cobalt Blue and Matte Black)

• Arched-top Soloist basswood body
• Three-piece through-body maple neck with graphite reinforcement
• EMG 81 neck and 85 bridge pickups
• Bound compound-radius (12"-16") rosewood fingerboard with Piranha Pearloid inlays
• 24 jumbo frets
• String-through-body Tone Pros Tune-O-Matic bridge

SLATXMGQ3–6 (in Trans Amber Sunburst and Trans Black)

• Arched-top Soloist basswood body with a quilted maple top
• Three-piece through-body maple neck with graphite reinforcement 
• EMG 81 neck and 85 bridge pickups
• Bound compound-radius (12"-16") rosewood fingerboard with Piranha Pearloid inlays
• 24 jumbo frets
• Floyd Rose Special bridge

SLATTXMGQ3–6 (in Trans Black and Trans Red)

• Arched-top Soloist basswood body with a quilted maple top
• Three-piece through-body maple neck with graphite reinforcement
• EMG 81 neck and 85 bridge pickups
• Bound compound-radius (12"-16") rosewood fingerboard with Piranha Pearloid inlays
• 24 jumbo frets
• String-through-body Tone Pros Tune-O-Matic bridge

The new seven-string SLAT guitars are the SLATXMG3–7, SLATTXMG-7, SLATXMGQ3–7, and SLATTXMGQ3–7. Their most distinctive features include:

SLATXMG3–7 (in Quicksilver and Matte Black)

• Arched-top Soloist basswood body with a quilted maple top
• Three-piece through-body maple neck with graphite reinforcement
• EMG 707 neck and bridge pickup set
• Bound compound-radius (12"-16") rosewood fingerboard with Piranha Pearloid inlays
• 24 jumbo frets
• 26.5" extended scale length
• Floyd Rose Special bridge

SLATTXMG3–7 (in Black, Silverburst and Slime Green)

• Arched-top Soloist basswood body with a quilted maple top
• Three-piece through-body maple neck with graphite reinforcement
• EMG 707 neck and bridge pickup set
• Bound compound-radius (12"-16") rosewood fingerboard with Piranha Pearloid inlays
• 24 jumbo frets
• 26.5" extended scale length
• String-through-body Tone Pros Tune-O-Matic bridge

SLATXMGQ3–7 (in Trans Red QM and Trans Black)

• Arched-top Soloist basswood body with a quilted maple top
• Three-piece through-body maple neck with graphite reinforcement
• EMG 707 neck and bridge pickup set
• Bound compound-radius (12"-16") rosewood fingerboard with Piranha Pearloid inlays
• 24 jumbo frets
• 26.5" extended scale length
• Floyd Rose Special bridge

SLATTXMGQ3–7 (in Trans Black and Tobacco Burst)

• Arched-top Soloist basswood body with a quilted maple top
• Three-piece through-body maple neck with graphite reinforcement
• EMG 707 neck and bridge pickup set
• Bound compound-radius (12"-16") rosewood fingerboard with Piranha Pearloid inlays
• 24 jumbo frets
• 26.5" extended scale length
• String-through-body Tone Pros Tune-O-Matic bridge

Also new to the X series are the Limited Edition KEXMG and KEXTMG Kelly models. Available in Transparent Black and Black with White Bevels, the KEXMG Kelly features a basswood body (quilt maple top on trans finishes), three-piece through-body maple neck, compound-radius bound rosewood fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and classic Jackson Shark Fin inlays, EMG 81 (bridge) and 85 (neck) pickups, and a Floyd Rose Special bridge.

Last is the PDX-2 Demmelition King V artist signature model honoring Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel. Built to Demmel’s specifications, the upgraded PDX-2 now features a three-piece through-body maple neck, EMG HZ pickups, Floyd Rose Special bridge, 24 jumbo frets, bound compound-radius, rosewood fingerboard with Shark Fin inlays, two volume controls and a three-way blade pickup selector switch.

For more information: jacksonguitars.com