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.

Features

• 26" - 28" multi-scale length
• Poplar body with arched quilt maple top
• Through-body maple neck with graphite reinforcement and scarf joint
• 12"-16" compound radius bound laurel fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets
• Jackson® uncovered 8-string blade humbucking pickups
• Three-way toggle switch, single volume control and single tone control
• Staggered individual saddles
• Jackson sealed die-cast tuners
• Available in Transparent Black Burst with black hardware and Jackson 4x4 AT-1 (4 over/4 under) headstock

Specifications

Format

• Body Material: Poplar
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Body Shape: Soloist™

Neck

• Number of Strings: 8
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Construction: Neck-Through-Body with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint
• Neck Binding: White
• Neck Finish: Gloss Black
• Scale Length: 26" - 28" Multi-Scale (660 mm - 711 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Laurel
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
• Number of Frets: 24
• Fret Size: Jumbo
• Nut Material: Black Plastic
• Nut Width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
• Position Inlays: Offset Pearloid Dot
• Truss Rod: Dual-Action Head Adjust
• Truss Rod Nut: Truss Rod Adjustment at Nut

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Jackson® Uncovered 8-String Blade Humbucking
• Neck Pickup: Jackson® Uncovered 8-String Blade Humbucking
• Controls: Volume, Tone
• Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
• Configuration: HH

Hardware

• Bridge: Staggered Individual Saddles
• Hardware Finish: Black
• Tuning Machines: Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast
• Control Knobs: Dome-Style
• Switch Tip: Black

Miscellaneous

• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.065 Gauges, 8-String)

Accessories

• Case/Gig Bag: Optional SLAT 7/8 String Gig Bag (p/n 299-1513-106)