JACKSON AMERICAN SERIES SOLOIST SL2MG

JACKSON AMERICAN SERIES SOLOIST SL2MG - METAL

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2 ай бұрын

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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Пікірлер: 316

@OlaEnglund 2 ай бұрын

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

@aaronhiggs 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@huffdm 2 ай бұрын

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

@jokok2333 2 ай бұрын

@@aaronhiggsdont forget schecter for bang for buck

@NinecoreNeil 2 ай бұрын

Ordering Monday 😮

@Some_Habitual_Guitarist 2 ай бұрын

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

@shadowalk 2 ай бұрын

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

@aninfinitemindofmusicandreams 2 ай бұрын

Here here! I have an EMG 81 and 85 equipped Ibanez RGT6EXFX. Love em'

@girth_brooks 2 күн бұрын

@@aninfinitemindofmusicandreams One of my favorite Ibanez models, I have two. Don't seem them being talked about very often

@toddpf 2 ай бұрын

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

@BrianEisinger 2 ай бұрын

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

@Mar33322 2 ай бұрын

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

@cole4700 2 ай бұрын

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

@bobrutledge54 2 ай бұрын

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

@bestboy897 2 ай бұрын

Awesome demo as always ola.

@mrg7001 2 ай бұрын

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

@slayingwolf953 2 ай бұрын

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

@scottenosh4548 2 ай бұрын

Dude, that opening riff was sick!

@vincentbourely71 2 ай бұрын

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

@TobyKBTY 2 ай бұрын

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

@jeffreyp1855 2 ай бұрын

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

@rosskrause3926 2 ай бұрын

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 !

@rolandolimon2260 2 ай бұрын

So glad to see EMGS again !

@user-I.S. 2 ай бұрын

That Intro was stunning!

@GregAliano 2 ай бұрын

Very nice demo dude, very nice.

@drzyton4970 2 ай бұрын

Krásná kytara hutnej zvuk.Super video.Palec nahoru.

@minimedic7749 2 ай бұрын

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.

@bbdill 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

@@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.

@LeeGee 2 ай бұрын

Sweet, and great demo

@zman24007 2 ай бұрын

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

@Old.Monkey.Bones. 2 ай бұрын

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.

@RottenRotny 2 ай бұрын

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

@ET_Brew 2 ай бұрын

What a stunning guitar! And it sounds epic 👏

@bobkornbrust7138 2 ай бұрын

Great vid ola😊🤘🤘🤘

@thegodless2904 2 ай бұрын

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

@zvkryblkhrt8915 2 ай бұрын

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

@dogfalcon 2 ай бұрын

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!

@trollstjerne 2 ай бұрын

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

@Serikhan. 2 ай бұрын

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

@Sodacake 2 ай бұрын

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

@Sxuk 2 ай бұрын

The lack of binding and price 😢

@BosGaurus05 2 ай бұрын

That tone is brutal

@cflowers69 2 ай бұрын

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

@AnAxetoGrind 2 ай бұрын

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

@WholeLottaBulldog 2 ай бұрын

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

@Echoes- 2 ай бұрын

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

@markmcgeachy 2 ай бұрын

i love Jackson's ! good review

@georgeherndon4436 Ай бұрын

You make it look easy 🎸🔥💯💪

@OCMark86 2 ай бұрын

One of my dream guitars. I grew up in Corona

@lbmmeshuggahh Ай бұрын

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

@nickolasgough8529 2 ай бұрын

Awesome intro song! 🎸🎶😌

@sebastiansantacruz2930 2 ай бұрын

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

@BazonBlades 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@BazonBlades 2 ай бұрын

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

@Dan_Ranger 2 ай бұрын

@@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 2 ай бұрын

@@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- 2 ай бұрын

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

@SoLDMG 2 ай бұрын

That intro song groove damn

@place_desjardins 2 ай бұрын

Nice demo video.

@RattleheadVic73 2 ай бұрын

Jackson and Solar are my favourite brands

@jackwilson4211 2 ай бұрын

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

@progpogs 2 ай бұрын

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.

@thebloodychord 2 ай бұрын

I need to try one of these.

@ArtGuitars. 2 ай бұрын

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

@raffaeleguido2828 2 ай бұрын

I love that color

@chzzyg2698 2 ай бұрын

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!

@junkcarno 2 ай бұрын

jackson should have more reverse headstock.

@aaronhiggs 2 ай бұрын

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

@aimansyarizuan7139 2 ай бұрын

I highly agree

@Ziri0615 2 ай бұрын

Yes !

@Nasty_Riffs 2 ай бұрын

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

@HandOfMetal 2 ай бұрын

While I agree with you, I think Jackson's headstock looks almost equally amazing whether headstock is normal or reversed.

@chrispile3878 2 ай бұрын

It looks great. VIBRANT is the word.

@CrushingAxes 2 ай бұрын

Nice! Mann beautiful guitar!

@Patriotofliberty69 2 ай бұрын

Id love a Type V or X in that color

@scoobybenguitars 2 ай бұрын

What a beauty!

@PotatoEsquire 2 ай бұрын

That color is god tier

@esotericsoundlab Ай бұрын

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

@DE-signYourLife 2 ай бұрын

Your Videos are legend. Greetings from Germany!❤

@claudioquitral302 2 ай бұрын

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

@CarlosRoberto-el7yq 2 ай бұрын

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

@davidrona 2 ай бұрын

Remember ' Racer X'

@maddog.mcewan 2 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

yup active circuitry

@clamdigr 2 ай бұрын

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!

@trishaatchison6878 2 ай бұрын

So needs to pick one up soon

@alexabdulov3162 2 ай бұрын

SICK GUITAR I LOVE THAT COLOR

@Ryan_Messenger 2 ай бұрын

Hell yeah 🤘🏻

@Bottna 2 ай бұрын

It is a beauty

@jeffreymorreale7223 2 ай бұрын

Jackson has the best necks. So perfect for me.

@TheGorillafoot 2 ай бұрын

It's pretty sweet.

@harshtruth9148 2 ай бұрын

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

@bobkornbrust7138 2 ай бұрын

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

@SixStringViolence 2 ай бұрын

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!

@ShredForth 2 ай бұрын

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.

@cagrihekim1916 2 ай бұрын

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. 🙂

@doctoribanez 2 ай бұрын

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

@Michael-zs7yy 2 ай бұрын

Nice.

@TarynnElizabeth619 2 ай бұрын

Love it ! ☮️💜😊🇺🇸

@detlevpomp 2 ай бұрын

Sehr geil! Fetter Klang!👍🎸

@christopherfidler3019 2 ай бұрын

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

@blindkeyproduction8794 29 күн бұрын

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

@codexnecro 2 ай бұрын

Expensive as hell.

@davidp6007 2 ай бұрын

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 🤟👽

@nologo24 2 ай бұрын

I love it ❤

@verkantillalpesi7699 2 ай бұрын

I bought that Indonesian version of soloist and returned it. It was badly damaged from factory. Paintjob, screws on tuners, hole for Floyd rose, all damaged. I was so crushed 😀 On the other hand, my Solar type E with Floyd is super good. Once I clean contact in pick up selector switch (bad signal on bridge pick up), it will be pure joy. Thank You Ola for awesome guitar and videos. I´m really considering S by Solar now.

@hulakuladajefula2818 2 ай бұрын

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

@JacksonAxe 2 ай бұрын

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

@MajorDook1 2 ай бұрын

Cry more

@celinosegundo1572 2 ай бұрын

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

@ILIA-gk6cg 2 ай бұрын

💯💯💯

@davidrona 2 ай бұрын

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 -

@AGuitarNinja 2 ай бұрын

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

@ratt669 2 ай бұрын

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

@RoofsHobbyGuitar 2 ай бұрын

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

@jasoncrump1886 2 ай бұрын

Thats a purdy fiddle right dare Ola.

@jihamiya5755 2 ай бұрын

Holy, that intro sounds so Opeth-y I love it!

@elspanoo 2 ай бұрын

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

@williamdistasio9358 2 ай бұрын

I don't know man my stepdad has a 85 in the bridge of his 1991 mij soloist XL professional and it sounds pretty freaking sweet! I have an 81 in my bridge of my Indonesian soloist SL3Q-MAH, and I don't know man it sounds much thinner. I think I prefer my stepdad's 85 in the bridge position. I get it the 81 cuts through the mix fucking awesome especially on solos. But for heavy chugs that 85 and his guitar is just something Godly

@jamesryder9158 2 ай бұрын

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

@Taylor___ 2 ай бұрын

That's probably the first guitar I've seen in ages that I'd actually consider buying. Oh no it's 2K eeee. I'd probably just buy an RG and fit EMG 81/85's.