JACKSON AMERICAN SERIES SOLOIST SL2MG - METAL

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  • čas přidán 1. 04. 2024
  • Trying out the new Jackson American Series Soloist SL2MG. Is it worth the price? Let's find out!
    DISCLAIMER: Fender/Jackson did send this guitar for free me to check out, but they know I still say whatever I want about the guitar in the video. I'm not getting paid to make a demo, and the guitar gets sent back after the demo has been made!
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  • @shadowalk
    @shadowalk Před 2 měsíci +14

    Solar needs more EMG-equipped guitars. There's quite a number of us that like actives but don't like the Fishmans.

  • @toddpf
    @toddpf Před 2 měsíci +27

    Come on Jackson! At that price we need a Floyd Original!

  • @Some_Habitual_Guitarist
    @Some_Habitual_Guitarist Před 2 měsíci +41

    That orange color is sooo vibrant and pretty. Great review, Ola.

  • @OlaEnglund
    @OlaEnglund  Před 2 měsíci +123

    This IS an expensive guitar indeed... but it's also SWEET as hell

    • @aaronhiggs
      @aaronhiggs Před 2 měsíci +9

      Sometimes you get what you pay for. Thats why I rock Solar, Epiphone, and Jackson. I like value for the buck. Jackson’s never disappoints.

    • @primushimself604
      @primushimself604 Před 2 měsíci +12

      @@aaronhiggs Schecter is another brand that's a bang for the buck.

    • @huffdm
      @huffdm Před 2 měsíci +2

      I picked one up for myself, what an excellent instrument. High quality and very much worth the cost!

    • @jokok2333
      @jokok2333 Před 2 měsíci +4

      @@aaronhiggsdont forget schecter for bang for buck

    • @NinecoreNeil
      @NinecoreNeil Před 2 měsíci +1

      Ordering Monday 😮

  • @RottenRotny
    @RottenRotny Před 2 měsíci +14

    Cool guitar. Love the color options. but $2600 is way too much. Without a hardcase? Pffft.

  • @bbdill
    @bbdill Před 2 měsíci +15

    Finally a Jackson with Stainless Steel Frets. This guitar ticks all of the metal boxes. I would only take out the tone pot and move that volume away from near the bridge pickup. Then place a killswitch button where the volume was. Expensive? Yes! Expected? Also Yes!

    • @mariek6993
      @mariek6993 Před měsícem +1

      anything "modern" near the 2k mark should have stainless. if it's "vintage" i guess you can argue they can be nickle, but anything that expensive not pretending to be vintage needs stainless.

    • @bbdill
      @bbdill Před měsícem

      @@mariek6993 I totally agree. Any pro series or above from Jackson always disappointed me about having nickel frets. I was about to buys a Pro Series at one point but hesitated until I heard back from Jackson that the fret were nickel. I took it right out of the cart.

  • @BrianEisinger
    @BrianEisinger Před 2 měsíci +15

    @OlaEnglund I swear your demos are spot on!! I enjoy these so much! Kudos and thank you my friend! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @vincentbourely71
    @vincentbourely71 Před 2 měsíci +22

    This Lambo Orange is amazing. Jackson is back with great guitars 👏

  • @Mar33322
    @Mar33322 Před 2 měsíci +10

    Guitar looks and sounds F'ing killer. Those EMG's thump ! Great demo Ola .

  • @mrg7001
    @mrg7001 Před 2 měsíci +15

    i've been playing jackson for as long as i can remember, and they are just getting better and better!!!! Jackson for life!!!!

  • @bobrutledge54
    @bobrutledge54 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Thanks, Ola. I honestly was ogling the green hardtail, but that orange is growing on me as well.

  • @cole4700
    @cole4700 Před měsícem +1

    I had never been a Jackson fan before. I now must have have this guitar! Wow unreal! Nice work Ola and what a killer looking and sounding guitar

  • @slayingwolf953
    @slayingwolf953 Před 2 měsíci +7

    The guitar is slick...although it's expensive. I'd buy one. love the riff Ola..awesome video as always

  • @bestboy897
    @bestboy897 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Awesome demo as always ola.

  • @cflowers69
    @cflowers69 Před 2 měsíci +13

    I have the American Series Soloist SL2MG HT in matte army drab ordered. Looking forward to playing it!

    • @AnAxetoGrind
      @AnAxetoGrind Před 2 měsíci

      I bought the same one almost a week ago. You are going to absolutely love that guitar.

    • @WholeLottaBulldog
      @WholeLottaBulldog Před 2 měsíci +2

      The best colour. Just don't play it outside, you might lose it. Dad joke

    • @Echoes-
      @Echoes- Před 2 měsíci +2

      The Jackson headstock are really bad without locking nut though, way too much angle on the first strings.

  • @BazonBlades
    @BazonBlades Před 2 měsíci +11

    The army green fixed bridge version is on my short list. I'm super happy with the Hipshot fixed option and the use of EMG's. Although I will switch the pickup positions as I prefer the 85 in the bridge pisition.

    • @Dan_Ranger
      @Dan_Ranger Před 2 měsíci +1

      85 in the bridge in all my guitars. So underrated in that position.

    • @BazonBlades
      @BazonBlades Před 2 měsíci

      @@Dan_Ranger, I think it's the biggest inside secret with EMG pickups. The 85 in the bridge is bad ass.

    • @Dan_Ranger
      @Dan_Ranger Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@BazonBladesAgreed. In a live setting it’s like a JB on steroids. Good enough for early Killswitch and Andy James. Reb Beach still using it 💪

    • @BazonBlades
      @BazonBlades Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@Dan_Ranger, It definitely has a certain thickness to it that really works for bridge position rhythm work. And I even like it for a bridge position lead tone. It doesn't get thin like an 81 can.

    • @Echoes-
      @Echoes- Před 2 měsíci +2

      Don't get an hardtail Jackson, it will have horrible tuning stability because of the very angled strings on the nut.

  • @jeffreyp1855
    @jeffreyp1855 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Ola is flexing on us again, with a cool new guitar and his awesome playing.

  • @scottenosh4548
    @scottenosh4548 Před měsícem +2

    Dude, that opening riff was sick!

  • @GregAliano
    @GregAliano Před 2 měsíci +2

    Very nice demo dude, very nice.

  • @TobyKBTY
    @TobyKBTY Před měsícem

    That solo section in the demo was SWEET. Perfect for showing off the Jackson

  • @Sxuk
    @Sxuk Před 2 měsíci +8

    The lack of binding and price 😢

  • @rosskrause3926
    @rosskrause3926 Před 2 měsíci

    I got a new Jackson Pro Plus DKA 3 weeks ago in the Metallic Black with the SS frets and I like it even more than my mid 2000 Made In USA HSS Soloist.. I wasn't even going to play it today but after watching this you know the deal. Thats a kick ass color Ola and excellent playing as always !

  • @zman24007
    @zman24007 Před 2 měsíci +7

    I have the old made in japan version sl2 with sd pickups and its badass.. jacksons rock

  • @rolandolimon2260
    @rolandolimon2260 Před 2 měsíci +3

    So glad to see EMGS again !

  • @drzyton4970
    @drzyton4970 Před měsícem

    Krásná kytara hutnej zvuk.Super video.Palec nahoru.

  • @user-I.S.
    @user-I.S. Před měsícem

    That Intro was stunning!

  • @dogfalcon
    @dogfalcon Před měsícem +1

    Marty Friedman was the guy that made me buying a Jackson Dinky Pro back in 1994. Endured to this days. Still plays so amazing!
    Jackson and Charvel brands, now in the hands of Fender, are getting better and better and better.
    Very good axe! EMG...for those hatters...Try those in real scenario and forget names and if it is active or passive. Just try and play well. These pickups are a part of music history. Enjoy!
    If I had the money I'd buy...yesterday!

  • @ET_Brew
    @ET_Brew Před měsícem

    What a stunning guitar! And it sounds epic 👏

  • @thegodless2904
    @thegodless2904 Před 2 měsíci

    Yeah, I'll definitely be getting the matte black one.

  • @trollstjerne
    @trollstjerne Před 2 měsíci +4

    Excellent demo! I got 7 Jackson guitars and they are all great. I want more

    • @Serikhan.
      @Serikhan. Před měsícem

      Давай одну из них менять на мой Ibanez RG2520 Prestige Made in Japan с пассивными EMG?) Я тоже очень хочу Jackson🙏🏼

  • @LeeGee
    @LeeGee Před 2 měsíci +2

    Sweet, and great demo

  • @Old.Monkey.Bones.
    @Old.Monkey.Bones. Před 2 měsíci +4

    Jackson are very nice usually, not seen the new ones but have a RR1 USA from the 1990's and a Custom Shop V String bass both are real gems.

  • @minimedic7749
    @minimedic7749 Před 2 měsíci

    Just bought this guitar. It’s sick! Been wanting a Jackson for a long time and finally found the one that checked all the boxes.

  • @lbmmeshuggahh
    @lbmmeshuggahh Před měsícem

    Bolt Thrower shirt! One of the heaviest bands I've heard. Very good!

  • @bobkornbrust7138
    @bobkornbrust7138 Před 2 měsíci

    Great vid ola😊🤘🤘🤘

  • @Sodacake
    @Sodacake Před 2 měsíci +2

    I think I would prefer richlite fretboards on these. I just love the look of the shark inlays on a jet-black fretboard.

  • @georgeherndon4436
    @georgeherndon4436 Před 21 dnem

    You make it look easy 🎸🔥💯💪

  • @markmcgeachy
    @markmcgeachy Před 2 měsíci +1

    i love Jackson's ! good review

  • @zvkryblkhrt8915
    @zvkryblkhrt8915 Před měsícem

    Was hoping for some Bolt Thrower riffs! Nice shirt btw Ola!

  • @OCMark86
    @OCMark86 Před 2 měsíci

    One of my dream guitars. I grew up in Corona

  • @thebloodychord
    @thebloodychord Před 2 měsíci

    I need to try one of these.

  • @ArtGuitars.
    @ArtGuitars. Před 2 měsíci +1

    ⭐⭐⭐cool ola..jackson guitar⭐⭐⭐and BOLT THROWER🎸🎸🎸🎸. 👍😁🇧🇷

  • @elspanoo
    @elspanoo Před 2 měsíci +3

    So other than USA made, what has this to offer over a expensive solar?

  • @trishaatchison6878
    @trishaatchison6878 Před měsícem

    So needs to pick one up soon

  • @SoLDMG
    @SoLDMG Před 2 měsíci +2

    That intro song groove damn

  • @nickolasgough8529
    @nickolasgough8529 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Awesome intro song! 🎸🎶😌

  • @Patriotofliberty69
    @Patriotofliberty69 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Id love a Type V or X in that color

  • @sebastiansantacruz2930
    @sebastiansantacruz2930 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great review Ola, however those string angles are not as much of a problem for tuning stability IF the nut is properly filed and make of good material

  • @jackwilson4211
    @jackwilson4211 Před měsícem

    I just got the a2.6 neon orange i love it few adjustments were made to the neck and saddle but overall looks great please make more neon orange never in stock people love it

  • @CrushingAxes
    @CrushingAxes Před 2 měsíci

    Nice! Mann beautiful guitar!

  • @BosGaurus05
    @BosGaurus05 Před 2 měsíci +2

    That tone is brutal

  • @RattleheadVic73
    @RattleheadVic73 Před 2 měsíci

    Jackson and Solar are my favourite brands

  • @raffaeleguido2828
    @raffaeleguido2828 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I love that color

  • @chrispile3878
    @chrispile3878 Před 2 měsíci +1

    It looks great. VIBRANT is the word.

  • @progpogs
    @progpogs Před 2 měsíci

    Played one of these at the store the other week. I wanted to love the SL3, I love HSS, but I didn't really like playing any. This on the other hand felt incredible, not sure if it was just the setup or what. The finish is also way cooler in person for the lambo color.

  • @place_desjardins
    @place_desjardins Před měsícem

    Nice demo video.

  • @esotericsoundlab
    @esotericsoundlab Před měsícem

    Luv my mid 2000s Japanese Jackson Dinky loaded with dual EMG 89s, Afterburner, RPC. Looking to add a Gotoh Floyd soon.

  • @maddog.mcewan
    @maddog.mcewan Před 2 měsíci +5

    bought my Charvel/Jackson 475 Deluxe LTD Edition Black/Silver Crackle finish in 1989..... been my mainstay guitar since and used on all tours - love it to this day... no other guitar can beat the neck... you can work on this neck as in allows for serious playing... another note it NEVER goes out of tune even with the floating bridge and wammy

    • @maddog.mcewan
      @maddog.mcewan Před 2 měsíci +1

      yup active circuitry

    • @clamdigr
      @clamdigr Před 2 měsíci

      Right on, I'm a '91 Dinky original owner, it's not in original condition, but neither am I. It'l be mine until I'm gone, for the exact reasons you mention!

  • @DE-signYourLife
    @DE-signYourLife Před měsícem

    Your Videos are legend. Greetings from Germany!❤

  • @CarlosRoberto-el7yq
    @CarlosRoberto-el7yq Před 2 měsíci +4

    Man! This color reminds me of 80s glam metal bands. LOL. What an amazing guitar!

    • @davidrona
      @davidrona Před 2 měsíci +3

      Remember ' Racer X'

  • @chzzyg2698
    @chzzyg2698 Před 2 měsíci

    I've got an Indonesian Soloist and it is easily one of the coolest guitars I own. But then all of my guitars are one of the coolest guitars I own too. 😄 Love the Bolt Thrower shirt. I have to have one!

  • @ShredForth
    @ShredForth Před 2 měsíci +3

    I don’t see any reason why they can’t get an original Floyd on that thing for that price…… Somehow ESP does it on the Eii’s and they’re in the same price point. I paid less for a USA select SL2 that absolutely blows that guitar away, has an original Floyd and a flame maple top. At least they added stainless frets with this iteration I guess.

  • @claudioquitral302
    @claudioquitral302 Před měsícem

    With Evertune and maybe one string more i press the buy button. Great color and looking baby!

  • @scoobybenguitars
    @scoobybenguitars Před 2 měsíci +1

    What a beauty!

  • @jeffreymorreale7223
    @jeffreymorreale7223 Před měsícem

    Jackson has the best necks. So perfect for me.

  • @junkcarno
    @junkcarno Před 2 měsíci +37

    jackson should have more reverse headstock.

    • @aaronhiggs
      @aaronhiggs Před 2 měsíci +5

      That’s why I picked up a dk3xr. I love that reverse headstock. It’s sick.

    • @aimansyarizuan7139
      @aimansyarizuan7139 Před 2 měsíci +3

      I highly agree

    • @Ziri0615
      @Ziri0615 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Yes !

    • @Nasty_Riffs
      @Nasty_Riffs Před 2 měsíci +5

      Dinkys have more reversed headstocks. This is a soloist which most of them would be customs to have a reversed stock.

    • @stevemorgan3964
      @stevemorgan3964 Před 2 měsíci +2

      🤘🏻💀🤘🏻🎸

  • @PotatoEsquire
    @PotatoEsquire Před měsícem +1

    That color is god tier

  • @doctoribanez
    @doctoribanez Před 2 měsíci +3

    I want the army green hardtail . Its my favorite new jackson anyway . I suck at Floyd's

  • @cagrihekim1916
    @cagrihekim1916 Před měsícem

    Hey Ola, when you compare it with Virtuoso that you reviewed, is there a very big difference ? What is your opinion there? Thanks again for the review. 🙂

  • @bobkornbrust7138
    @bobkornbrust7138 Před 2 měsíci

    Yep I want to buy one!but with jeff loomis pick ups

  • @alexabdulov3162
    @alexabdulov3162 Před 2 měsíci

    SICK GUITAR I LOVE THAT COLOR

  • @christopherfidler3019
    @christopherfidler3019 Před 2 měsíci +2

    looks like a Metallic Fiesta Red or something. I love the colour. Fruitty Fucking Tutti.

  • @DammitCartman
    @DammitCartman Před 2 měsíci +2

    Gotoh tuner and EMGs, a neck thru design but they put a 1500 bridge on it?

  • @JacksonAxe
    @JacksonAxe Před 2 měsíci +5

    Buy a used USA Select Jackson and have a true top of the line for the same price.

  • @Bottna
    @Bottna Před 2 měsíci +1

    It is a beauty

  • @Ryan_Messenger
    @Ryan_Messenger Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hell yeah 🤘🏻

  • @WholeLottaBulldog
    @WholeLottaBulldog Před 2 měsíci +2

    EMGs are the goats. Pursue conflict with me.

  • @harshtruth9148
    @harshtruth9148 Před 2 měsíci

    The way I decide what actives to put im my guitars depends on the tuning I play on that guitar....anything over a Drop D I go with EMG 81 for the great low end....anthing C# or lower I use Fishman Moderns for that insane mid range because I think they severely lack in low end fq

  • @TarynnElizabeth619
    @TarynnElizabeth619 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Love it ! ☮️💜😊🇺🇸

  • @blindkeyproduction8794

    @OlaEnglund could you review Cort G 300 Raw , I mean you haven't reviewed any cort electric guitars, thanks keep rocking

  • @SixStringViolence
    @SixStringViolence Před 2 měsíci

    To be honest I would love to buy a Solar X-Series in classic gloss black, Floyd Rose and EMGs - could be also the passiv HZ H4, it doesn't matter!

  • @davidrona
    @davidrona Před 2 měsíci +1

    OLA what are you using for sounds? Fractal?
    thanks man..great meeting you at NAMM - -
    $2,500 - approx - US $ - TOTALLY worth it... I bought 2 GJ2 guitars (Grover Jackson. aka...Jackson) for $2,000 - Currently priced at $7,500. an SL2H I almost bought 10 years ago for $1,500 is now priced at over $3,500.. but it's not how much they appreciate ( although we can all appreciate that) they're true quality guitars. you mentioned they're out of the custom shop in Corona, CA - they should print ' made in usa' like they used to..but, it's fender..so what can you do.
    I've ALWAYS loved the SL2H's...not familiar with the MG -

  • @Michael-zs7yy
    @Michael-zs7yy Před 2 měsíci +2

    Nice.

  • @TheGorillafoot
    @TheGorillafoot Před 2 měsíci +1

    It's pretty sweet.

  • @ratt669
    @ratt669 Před měsícem

    4:17 You just have to invert the string passing by the tuners: 6th&5th under, 4-1st over.

  • @Serikhan.
    @Serikhan. Před měsícem

    Ола что за ревер ты использовал в этом видео? Он очень крут!!!

  • @codexnecro
    @codexnecro Před 2 měsíci +5

    Expensive as hell.

  • @davidp6007
    @davidp6007 Před 2 měsíci

    Well, it is expensive indeed! For what seems to be a fairly ordinary looking axe. I guess it is always down to personal preference and a neck through is always dearer but.....for that price you can get a lot more of a guitar from other brands, same, or better, specs and a figured top to finish it off.
    Nice demo bro 🤟👽

  • @AGuitarNinja
    @AGuitarNinja Před měsícem

    A schecter sls frs elite has 24 stainless steel jumbo frets and a fr 1500 and a sustainiac with a fishman pickup combo for about 1500 bucks

  • @nologo24
    @nologo24 Před 2 měsíci

    I love it ❤

  • @jasoncrump1886
    @jasoncrump1886 Před 2 měsíci

    Thats a purdy fiddle right dare Ola.

  • @detlevpomp
    @detlevpomp Před 2 měsíci

    Sehr geil! Fetter Klang!👍🎸

  • @celinosegundo1572
    @celinosegundo1572 Před 2 měsíci

    This is the first time I've seen a guitar coming with Gotoh parts from the factory

  • @waynemesser4557
    @waynemesser4557 Před měsícem +2

    At today's price points for a U.S. made guitar of that quality $2600 is not that bad...... Deans US custom shop guitars are 4k and Dean Zelinskys new line of Dime Guitars are gonna be $6500 for the US custom shops.....

  • @No1toldmeb4
    @No1toldmeb4 Před hodinou

    When will Jackson get back with full scale Japan made guitars ?

  • @jamesryder9158
    @jamesryder9158 Před 2 měsíci

    ola, do a shoot out between the FM9 turbo and the quad cortex

  • @hulakuladajefula2818
    @hulakuladajefula2818 Před měsícem

    0:28 - 0:33 - My God that riff is so sick. On 0:32 you pressing both 4th and 5th strings?

  • @RoofsHobbyGuitar
    @RoofsHobbyGuitar Před 2 měsíci

    This is like 3600 Canadian. Sucks. Beautiful tho.. clean.
    I love that finish.

  • @visarbekteshi
    @visarbekteshi Před měsícem +1

    😮😮tromendo7se speed in a reactive fashion absolutely awsome 😅😅gorgouse

  • @ILIA-gk6cg
    @ILIA-gk6cg Před 2 měsíci +1

    💯💯💯