electric · superstrat
Soloist
| Maker | Jackson |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Type | electric · superstrat |
| Introduced | 1984 |
| Price | USD 2729.99 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1980 |
| Status | current |
The Jackson Soloist is the company's neck-through superstrat line, defined by a bound fretboard and a carved heel that made it a template for fast-playing electrics.
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Why it matters
Neck-through construction and a slim bound neck are the Soloist's defining traits, and the recipe has been copied widely since the 1980s. The name now covers budget builds and USA-made instruments, so tier matters far more than the model label. Matching the tier to the intended use is the real decision.
Note
Neck-through superstrat with bound fretboard; the USA flagship.
Specifications
- Scale length: unknown
- Neck shape: unknown
Before you buy
- Imports and USA builds share little beyond the outline, so compare hardware and woods
- Floyd Rose versions need setup knowledge
- Neck-through guitars are harder and costlier to repair than bolt-ons
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
Brandon Ellis · 2022-09 · 87,878 views
“Here I'm jamming the piece I put together for my Jackson American Series Soloist feature "The Soloist with Brandon Ellis", and of course teaching it for the SLD members.”
Brandon Ellis demonstrates his American Series Soloist SL3.
Xander Raymond Charles · 2025-02 · 15,346 views
“My Third Solo Album: My Second Solo Album: My First Solo Album: My Music: Want to support me and my channel?”
Lead playing across the range of the American Series Soloist.