JACKSON AMERICAN SOLOIST SL3
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- Опубліковано 8 лис 2022
- Trying out the new Jackson American Soloist SL3 guitar. Is it worth the 2700 USD price?
Disclaimer: This guitar was sent to me for review, but will be sent back after video has been released. Not sponsored, Fender/Jackson has absolutely no saying in how I make or what I say in my videos. They don't get to see the video before hand.
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40 years later, the Soloist still looks modern
Check reverb, mine is the 1802 Customs Charvel Model 6.
That is a real superstrat.
YEAH, BUT.....They're not like they USED to be... And for THAT kind of $$$$ ???? ( I'm a Jackson Fanboy since the 80's .. ) I'll PASS ... NOT worth it..
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more cowbell please.
Yngwie Malmsteen stratocaster please? :D
@@E5150. those are more expensive than these things lol they are sick though
seriously, though, check out john 5's new signature, the ghost, well, technically its not out yet, so all i can say is John 5 is a big bucket head fan apparently, its a real cool guitar if you like tellies
A discussion of different pickups. Seymour Duncan, EMG, Fishman, etc.
Honestly if I was going to buy a higher end workhorse guitar, I'd get an ESP EII. They don't cost anywhere near as much, there is plenty of variety in range from finishes to body shapes, Floyd Rose Originals on trem models, Japanese made instruments are just as good as American made (and arguably more consistent in quality control), and from what I've seen most of the time they come with hard cases.
This to me seems like a guitar that only really appeals to Jackson fans at the end of the day, as there are so many other choices on the market with better specs at lower prices.
My only arguments against the ESP are the lack of neck reinforcement, and the volume knob placement isn't to my taste.
Have you looked at ESP prices lately? You can get an actual, built in the US, Jackson (built by Grover Jackson not Fender) starting at $1999 under his new brand OG.
I agree, I got an ESP EII Eclipse 7 string and it was cheaper and higher specs overall. I do love Jackson's playability though, ESP takes a bit more setup to get ready for shredding.
@@johnnewton1830 ESPs in Kangaroo Land are around $3200, whereas the Jacksons are going for $4700.
@@CluntEstwode Oh you're in Australia? Prices are pretty close here in the US.
Ola You play the guitar amazingly!! That ending was killer! 🔥🎸🔥🎸🔥 Love your music man!
this guitar sounds outstanding. (intro+end) Ola delivery score 11/10.
At 53 years old I'm fortunate to have picked up my share of USA Jackson's over the past 25 years. I still have 6 of them and I've never found a better playing metal guitar. Even though they were built 15-25 years ago some still came without OFR and while it would have been great, it has never been an issue.
Yup and made by the legend Mike Shannon. Jackson is the best!
bought my Jackson Kelly in '98 and still play it everyday . my baby ♥
@@440Nichole KE2 or KE1? I stole a KE1 in 2004 for $850😁 Probably the sweetest playing guitar I've owned...
@@440Nichole THE OLD Kelly's JUST FUCKING RULE....BUT....I DO LOVE the JEFF LOOMIS Edition !!!!!
Jacksons are really cool guitars but this one should have an OFR and SS frets for this money.
Get an ESP
Schaller is the only German Floyd anymore.. the 1000/1500 is now the new best from Floyd. Once the originals are gone, they're gone.
You have a "Made in USA" inscription instead. Don't you know how much that improves your tone? 🤣
@@ruipeixoto5737 "made in usa".... with asian parts lol
@@sjm98126 Haha, nice!😆
I'm a total Jackson fangirl (although after just getting my first Solar, I may be tempted away!!), and I love their workhorses that consistently both Chug and shred; this one looks like it's a good continuation of the lineage I adore, but... That price??? I can get a LOT more for my money second hand (including USA custom shop).
In today's climate, they really should be going for 'the peoples market' not overpricing like this....
And bugger me, nickel frets?!?!?!? Thats just petty penny-pinching on a premium-priced guitar. Would be like buying an Audi RS-4 with a Dacia trim level inside.
You still give me chills with your playing though dude! Will be breaking out the Stevie Vai lick bag myself when I get home from France now thanks to your jammage!!!
🤘🖤🤘
They are hard to beat , used IS where its at!!!
Love the melodic soloing Ola 🔥🎸🤘 for that price tag I would expect a Floyd rose original , stainless steel frets and a hard shell case. Right on point Ola . Don’t think I’ll be running out to get one of these. I wanna Solar 1.6 Vinter … next on my list 🤘
Stainless steel its not always better. I have them and hate the tone.
Hey Ola! We love you!
Thanks for your awesome content!
I have a number of the Jackson DK2M's and enjoy the features, and - bought most in the $350 (US) to $600 range. Yes, I would love one of these US made shredders - but my budget says no.... I agree, definitely should have ss frets and a hard case for that much cash! Thanks Ola, nice demo! Rock on! 🤘
Yep i remember my dk2m crimson swirl, was sexy, easy to play and sounds great. I still feel guilty for selling my precious
love the satch vibes in this song ola is such a great yet so underrated lead guitarist
I like this guitar and have a number of Jacksons myself. I agree with you, should have had SS frets and a hard case for that price. The locking tuners are a nice touch.
What a SHAME not to put an original floyd rose for this price
It’s ridiculous. Makes no sense at all at that price to put an inferior made pot metal Floyd on them. For that price, you should get the real deal and choice of pickups.
They're following in Gibson's footsteps, and I'm willing to bet more manufacturers will soon do the same
Fenjackson - Boomers taking the retirement funds of boomers since 1954.
I guess at least granny didn't plonk it in a slot machine.
Yeah that’s a deal breaker for these. I’ll just get an E-II for this price.
@@MidnightMark12 and you buy piece of shit gibsons probably. See how that works dumbass?
the charvel super strat body NEVER gets old
I've had one of these for years, this is not new, maybe re-branded. When I bought it back in the early 90s I paid $1600. Best guitar I've ever bought, and I tried out a bunch before this one. I tune once before a gig and never touch it again. Sounds and plays great.
Got my hands on my first Jackson back in the 80's and haven't looked back. Everything about it just perfect......
I've always been a "Jackson for life" guy but I agree with you. It's 2022, we do stainless steel frets now. And an OFR or at least a Gotoh at that price. Definitely HSC for sure too my import Rhoads came with one I don't see why a USA model wouldn't
Yes, I wish manufacturers would adopt the Gotoh GE1997.
The quality of materials and machining is very, very good and it's actually cheaper here in Europe than the Korean Floyd's, bar the terrible and overpriced Special.
Nice, love Jackson guitars, there own high output pickups sound great too
Great sounding guitar! I have five Jackson guitars myself and i love these guitars!
I have four now always looking for more, Jacksons, When you get a great one, which is easy to do, they are just mindblowing good. They do not have to be USA to be killer either...
That last shred bit at the end was nice!
I used to own a Charvel 375 in 90's, and that already had hex key holder at the headstock. I've wondered why they disappeared from Jackson/Charvel guitars. Best invention ever.
Ola fails to mention the carbon fiber rods in the neck and luminlay glow in the dark side dots, but I completely agree on the choice of fret material. Should have been SS.
I really love this video, because i have a jackson sl3 pro series guitar ( orange satin blaze, Indonesian made ) Its a beautifull looking instrument and awesome sounding. Thanks Ola for introducing that USA model.
Guitar looks incredible WOW!
I have a Jackson Winterstorm that is just amazing. Also have a Misha model that is also amazing. Love Jax guitars.
I have an arch top SL3 one of the last soloists to have been made in Japan. It’s fucking fantastic.
Also have a KE3 MIJ and a soloist 7 string
All great guitars
1:37 hey hey, my old hometown!
As much as I'm not into what you usually play stylistically, gotta give you credit for showing off the middle and neck pickups. None of the other reviews I've seen really even bothered. Kudos to you good sir 👍
Jackson’s are hands down my all time favorite guitars
You can feel why right there
I especially like greeeeennnn yessss
EBMM has stuff in that price range has more features, including SS frets. Even by US-made prices, that Jackson isn't an amazeballs deal. Now... I don't know if a bolt-on would be considerably cheaper, but I have to believe modern production techniques have helped to ameliorate that somewhat. One problem is that price range also gets into some really nice Japanese guitars with more features.
ESP LTD, Ibanez and Solar are also way better. You get Stainless steel frets and premium components for cheaper. I can hardly justify paying for a guitar with nickel frets for 1k+. After experiencing SS frets, it lasts forever and plays smoother / better. Bloody Charvel needs to up their game too but it's Fender as a whole.
Love the mat green finish.
I love my Jackson pro studio. Has a really really nice bite to it.
What’s up ola been watching for a while ur on of the reasons why I’m in to dimebag so much just ordered the snakeskin dean stealth‼️⚡️
Solar guitars for life! 🤘🏼
hej Ola, tack för videon. Jag är en nybörjare i 50-årsåldern på den underbara och mystiska vägen för gitarren. Jag önskar att jag kunde ha en så fin gitarr men jag gissar att det inte alltid handlar om dyra gitarrer att fortsätta lära sig. Hälsningar från en rumän i Tyskland. Skål!
I played soloists exclusively for about a decade, swore by them. SLSMG was my go-to, but I also owned a couple SL2's. When I decided to go to a USA model, sticker shock slapped me square in the face. They are extremely overpriced for what is offered, in my opinion. Wound up going with an EBMM Majesty 7. Have also been dabbling in Strandbergs, which are surprisingly awesome for the money. Still own my SLSMG, but only for sentimental purposes.
I got a EBMM Majesty 6, those things are boner inducing. Thin neck took a while to get used to, but hole-e-shit it's sweet.
Hi, congratulations for the informative video! could you help me? i´m kind of limited in buying guitars with the middle pickup because it doesn´t lower so much; did you have to change the screws? is it possible to put shorter screws so that the pickup lower to the level of the body of the guitar? thank you.
Jackson soloists ftw, my mij soloist is such a joy to play love doing guitar covers on it.
Holy crap! The soloist sounds insane. And how cool that I actually live close to corona!!!
Me being a drummer but love guitar,I've always loved the Jackson guitars,the RHODES JACKSON my fav.
Mannn Jacksons are great! Soloists are so beautiful! Very nice video!
I bought a USA Carvin JB200SC a few years ago customised to my spec and even paid extra for the headstock to be flipped, also has stainless steel frets, and still only paid roughly £1500 for it. Now I know given how everything is MUCH different a few years on regarding the market, but still this is pretty mad for a guitar with a bog standard finish, minimal hardware, and nickel frets. It's a really nice guitar, and the build looks very clean, but I definitely agree with you about the price dude.
On a different note, your lead playing is sounding rather tasty!👍Hope all is well with you man.
Ola what effects were you using in this demo? Sounds great.
Great review !
Not sure if stainless steel frets and the weird hybrid hard-soft case are a dealbreaker for me on any guitar. I feel like every guitar around this price point plays and sounds amazing anyways, so it comes down to what flavour combinations you like.
Hi Ola ! Yes, I think nowadays this is a fair price, considering that good korean Schecters and Bc Riches are around 1700€, and a Usa Jackson Kelly is 4000€ in Thomann right now. BTW I own the M.Mazzieri Ex Type Solar and I´m really-really satisfied with it. I´d LOVE to compare it with the Usa Kelly to find out wether there is a justification for the difference of prices. Cheers, man !
I auditioned to play onstage with Wargasm UK and win one of these, didn't make it to the final but the guitar was awesome. I like the luminlay side dots, looks nice in white.
I have this guitar. It kills. My other guitar is a MIJ R3. I love this guitar.
My younger brother just got one of those. Awesome axe.
Love the guitar I have an sl1 but that middle pickup has terrible placement or needs a low profile
I love that green, nice looking axe
I think these are killer and ALMOST exactly what I wanted in a "lower cost" soloist - but the truly classic white neck binding is missing. :(
Any plans to bring the neck-reinforcement or compound radius features to Solar?
Just snagged one in mint condition for 1600 US with the FU Trem block and Masterful Set-up!!!! Killer!!!!!!
finish painting is pretty sick~
Compared to the new ibanez prestige's no way. I'm sure that Jackson rips, sounds like it anyway, but the ibanez prestige guitars come with a super nice molded hardshell case, solid mahogany backs, jumbo stainless steel frets, Gotoh mg-t locking machine heads and they're only $2k vs $2700 ($1500 used). I'm really considering swaping my 2016 CE 24 for one. They're crazy nice.
I Have to agree with you on the price front. Yeah, it plays well and is a great looking guitar and spec wise is pretty sweet too. But for that price I'd definitely expect a hard case with it and perhaps a more 'artistic' finish, let's say; rather than the standard solid colours they've gone for. I'd also expect Stainless Steel Frets I guess for that price tag.
I prefer the Solar S2.6C on black with white binding or in white with black binding.
Perfect guitar for ola ltd custom 87 the super strat with active boosted SH6 sounds like a beast dude
I bought a jackson wildcard soloist last year and it plays amazingly. Made in south Korea but has an OFR, fishman fluence pups, poplar burl top, wood binding... Very well specd.
It is a s good as my 87 soloist or my 94 dinky that are US made.
Those soloist standard sure play nice but are way to expensive for what you actually get IMO.
I have a Jackson made in Korea, dk2 baked white 6 string ht. It rules and was 1199$
Got one of the Black Concept Soloists, which are basically the Wildcard but with EMGs, it's one of my favorite guitars hands down, even over my USA Jacksons
Jackson stealth ex lefty was my very first guitar
I want this model so HARDDDDD
Do you prefer this or the Charvel HSS you reviewed better?
Outstanding guitar
Love the colour
Hey Ola, are you a fan of Zyklon? I realize they aren't around anymore but I always thought they were one of the top bands of their day and was curious if you could play any? Thanks a lot for your awesome videos and products! I own a Solar V2.6W and it's one of the best guitars I've ever played!
Great looking and sounding guitar. Jackson. Usa makes the best quality electrics on the market today. Nice work guys.
For "half" of that, I'd rather get an ESP EC-1000 Deluxe.
Better build, better pickups, yeah no FR, but I'd use my RG550 for that.
Great and unbiased review Ola.
Keep the awesome content coming.
Thank you.
I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder and all but I really don't like the EC shape/aesthetics for some reason.
Definitely sounds and looks great, however the specs are a bit underwhelming for the price.
Way out of my budget but it has all I'm looking for in a next guitar.
These guitars are amazing, I’m not a huge FR player so I’m biased to not really care. But the 1500 is the same metal, materials and dimensions as the OFR, it’s just made in Korea and for everyone saying LTD and solar are better value, where are those made? I love SS frets but they absolutely aren’t necessary and if you actually wear your frets down you can have them put on down the road if this is a lifetime instrument. This is American made quality and is imho the best quality guitar I’ve ever played and owned. I have had prestige’s I have an ESP horizon and this one has the best build quality. I would rather a Korean FR that is still very good and looks awesome than have $4-5k Jackson’s again. I have 3 guitars with SS frets and there is no difference in feel, just that idea in the back of your mind they will never wear out. Idk if the price went down but I got mine brand new for $2300, I got the blue one and the only thing I wish it came with was a hard case but I have 6 hard cases so that’s not a concern for me personally but if you don’t, the case it’s comes in is serviceable until you can get a hard case
That color is sick
In your opinion: Which is more agressive for metam?: this one or the Virtuoso
This has changed my perspective on singles. I just got a strat style and felt they were thin but with some drive they sound nice and.
I’m more in the market for a x series but I don’t know I was after the dk2xr the dk3xr might come home
i just picked up the lower end version of this, a used Soloist SLX Indonesian made guitar. it has the set neck and floyd rose special. although its not a top of the line guitar, its a damn good guitar! $2700eu ($2500usd) is VERY steep for this guitar but know that youre getting a GREAT guitar
What kind of material is the fingerboard made out of?
I can’t wait for the Snakebyte test
Ola, so American SL3 vs American Virtuoso. SL3 right?
I love that matte green finish. crazy price, tho!
Hey Ola, could you do a review on the Steve Vai Ibanez PIA?
Aesthetics wise the unbound neck and head stock kill it for me along with the frets and bridge as aforementioned.
Great video as usual, thank you. I was seriously looking at this guitar, haven’t played one yet but it does look amazing and I’m sure the playability would not disappoint. I also hate middle pickups, lol, I’ve tried to adjust but just can’t do it, so down they go! Anyway, the price tag drives me away from this one. I’m actually in a position where I can spend that much but there are better deals out there so I ordered a E2-M2, love ESP guitars! Anyway, this should come with an original floyd and a nice hardshell case and ss frets for that price. Hopefully Jackson reads these comments. Would also be nice to have a dual humbucker version, JB and 59? Yep!
Absolutely love my E-II! One downside is I don't think they actually do have stainless steel frets yet. They're very quickly introducing them to their new LTD lineups though so I wouldn't be surprised if we see it trickle up to the E-II line in the near future! In the meantime though, those newer LTD guitars are just killer for the money. I've been eyeing the new LTD SN100FR in Snow White and it has just about every spec my inner shred kid could dream of haha. Worth checking out if you're in the market!
@@kevroyo
Yeah, no ss frets on the e-ii either. I think you’ll see that become more standard as we keep crying about it, lol. As long as there not as soft as the frets on my 2020 les paul, that’s just ridiculous. E-ii does have an original floyd and a nice hard case and emg’s. Oh well, esp guitars are great.
@@gcr28 SS or nickel, ESP E-II is a safe bet regardless. One of the absolute best guitars I've ever owned and it didn't have a treated neck or ss frets lol. I'm not going to stop crying about it until ss frets become standard haha.
Jackson Guitars are like hell on wheels you can ease the throttle but it sounds best when you burn that gasoline 🔥
This guitar is f awesome 🤘🏻🤘🏻
I just picked one of these up but it was comfortably under that $2700 MSRP. The build quality is definitely there and my particular example is free of any defects as far as I can tell. I too was hoping for a hard case similar to what those American Fender guys include but the one that comes with the Jackson is not horrible. I personally like it. The Jim Root American Strat does come with a VERY nice hard case and the whole setup comes in comfortably under this MSRP. I suspect the 'actual price paid' for each is closer though.
Well you bring up a good point on the price, there, man. A very good point.
I have a Soloist SL1 and that damn middle pickup is too high and catches my pick. I'm glad to see you lowered it, I was thinking to do the same.
I only go for single cutaways. I paid 16 hundred for a gh600 made in korea. it came with active special red emgs a floyd 1000, and jx frets. It also came with a hard shell case.
I have the Polar burst.. assembled in China but all the Seymours and Stainless Steel Frets... 1500 US dollars.. I love it
Awesome color
Voces gostaram da captação da sl3 ???
Slime green is the type of color that doesnt really need a fancy finish regardless of price its a sick ass color by itself. I do understand wanting higher spec features tho
That Jackson is🔥🔥🇺🇸🇺🇸 and that color is sweet
Back in Jackson Fan Boy days I would've been ALL over that beast. Now, it's like, eh, another SLAT?!?! I've personally just been getting into old-school JEM, Universe (7-Strings of course) from late 80s through 2000s. Also, this past I discovered Harley Benton (I live in the states [AZ]) an getting a fanfret 8-String (already modded w/killswitch & 808x no neck p/u) plus, built my first 6-String too lol. Gotta love guitar channels hahahaha start talking about Jackson, next thing ya know, you're babbling about other gear 🤪😜
So what is your audio system i wonder it.
Jackson guitars are made at Fender's production shop in Corona, CA.
The Jackson brand was acquired by Fender in 2002.
Hey Ola, If you can, PLEASE do a review of the ESP ltd Nergal Ns-6. I can’t find any reviews besides the official introduction by nergal. Would DEFINITELY appreciate it.
The reason these guitars came about (my opinion) was because the traditional USA Jacksons had got too expensive to sell. This guitar has some decent upgrades (pickup selecting) but its an assembly line guitar and it shows. Its not a bad guitar but its not the same build as the previous USA guitars. Its more like a USA version of the Pro series- which is an offshore factory build.
суперстрат это гитара других нет .спасибо за то что даёшь людям гитары хорошие.ты супер жизнь тебе и процветание