Jackson Soloist SL1

Neck-through shred machine born in the San Dimas custom shop.

The Soloist hit the scene in 1984 with a neck-through maple design, compound-radius ebony board, and Floyd Rose tremolo. Its precise feel and Seymour Duncan pickups made it a go-to for virtuosic metal players and influenced countless boutique superstrats.

Introduced: 1984 (San Dimas/Ontario California production)
Signature traits: Neck-through body, sharkfin inlays, Floyd Rose tremolo, HSS pickups
Notable players: Phil Collen, Marty Friedman, Chris Broderick