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Jackson Adds New Models To 2012 X Series

Jackson introduces 11 X Series guitars to its 2012 collection.

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:

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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
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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
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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
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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:

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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
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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
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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
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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.

 
The Limited Edition KEXTMG Kelly, available in Matte Black and Tobacco Sunburst, offers the same features as the Limited Edition KEXMG, minus the Floyd Rose Special bridge which is replaced by a string-through-body Tone Pros Tune-O-Matic bridge.

 

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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.

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For more information: jacksonguitars.com

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