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Multi-scale for High-speed, Down-tuned Performance





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The Jackson X Series Soloist Archtop SLAT8 FF 8-string electric guitar is built for high-speed, down-tuned playing, by virtue of its multi-scale 26-28-inch scale length. The SLAT8 FF's basswood body yields a thick, growling tone with defined mids, and a pair of EMG 909 active humbuckers further accentuates this axe's depth and clarity. Beyond that, this 8-string guitar's extended range ensures that you have plenty of low-end power at your disposal. If you're in search of a formidable 8-string electric guitar, you'll love the Jackson X Series Soloist Archtop SLAT8 FF!





Multi-scale neck tailor-made for high-speed, down-tuned playing





Multi-scale necks are tailor-made for down-tuned and technical playing. Their scale length is longer on the bass side of the instrument and shorter on the treble side, yielding better intonation, consistent tension, and equal attack between strings. Many guitarists here at Sweetwater have made the transition to multi-scale guitars. If you're into thunderous low-end chug and high-speed soloing, you owe it to yourself to try out one of these high-performance instruments.





A tried-and-true set of EMG active humbuckers offers huge tones





To match the X Series Soloist Archtop SLAT8 FF's amazing performance, Jackson turned to a time-tested pair of active EMG 909 pickups. When it comes to modern rock and cutting-edge metal, you just can't beat the sound of these EMG humbuckers. Take command of the deep, thunderous lows and brilliant highs you need to stand out in the mix. One second, you can hold down the rhythm with thick, chunky riffs, and the next, flip your SLAT8 FF into high gear and tear into a solo. Simply put, this is the sound the music you love was built on.





Your weapon of choice for menacing tone and wicked good looks





From Def Leppard's Phil Collen and Rick Savage to James Root of Slipknot and Stone Sour to Derrick Green of Sepultura (just to name a few), some of the most formidable axe-slingers in rock have used Jackson guitars to generate their fretboard fireworks ? for good reason! Jackson guitars are designed from the ground up for monster tone, amazing playability, and rock-solid reliability every time they take the stage or hit the studio. Of course, it doesn't hurt to look good, either; if you're looking for a visually stunning instrument to impress your audience and show that you mean business, you want a Jackson!





Jackson X Series Soloist Archtop SLAT8 FF 8-string Electric Guitar Features:


A performance-built 8-string electric guitar made for metal and rock


EMG active humbuckers deliver deep, thunderous lows and brilliant highs


Multi-scale 26-28-inch scale length is tailor-made for down-tuned and technical playing


12-16-inch compound-radius fingerboard yields ultra-fast playability


Neck-through construction with scarf joint exhibits incredible resonance and sustain


Staggered individual saddles ensure proper intonation


Black hardware for an attractive appearance