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Jackson Announces New X Series Models

The new X Series includes Soloist, Warrior, King V, Rhoads, and Dinky models.



Scottsdale, AZ (September 7, 2011) – Jackson is proud to welcome 12 new X Series models to The Bloodline, all loaded with purebred Jackson DNA, ultra-fast playability and unbelievable value.

Available in six unique designs – Dinky, SLS, Rhoads, Warrior, Soloist and King V – the new X Series guitars feature hot humbucking pickups, distinctive shark-fin inlays, and stunning finishes. All models boast Jackson’s trademark compound-radius fingerboard, allowing for easy chording and low-action bends.



The Jackson Dinky DKXT, available in Black, Snow White, and Transparent Red finishes, has an arch-top basswood body (quilt maple veneer on Transparent Red finish); bolt-on maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, and passive EMG HZ-H4-AN (neck) and H4-B (bridge) humbucking pickups that deliver well-balanced tone with tight bass, glassy mids and crunching highs. Other features include 24 jumbo frets; three-way pickup switching, and TonePros fully adjustable bridge with through-body strings for thick sustain.

Available in Natural, Gun Metal Gray and Snow White finishes, the Jackson Super Light Soloist SLSXMG has a basswood body (flame maple veneer on Natural finish); through-body maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, and active EMG 85 (neck) and 81 (bridge) humbucking pickups. Additional features include Floyd Rose Special double-locking two-point tremolo; 24 jumbo frets, and three-way pickup switching.



The Jackson Rhoads RRXT is Jackson’s most affordable neck-through-body model. Available in Black, Kawasabi Green with Black Bevels and Transparent Black finishes; it features a basswood body (flame maple veneer on Transparent Black finish); maple neck with rosewood fingerboard; Duncan Designed alnico HB102N (neck) and high-output ceramic HB102B (bridge) humbucking pickups. Other features include 22 jumbo frets, three-way pickup switching and TonePros fully adjustable bridge with through-body strings.

The fittingly named Jackson Warrior WRXTMG has a killer-shaped basswood body, through-body maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, and active EMG 85 (neck) and 81 (bridge) humbucking pickups. Other features include 24 jumbo frets, three-way pickup switching and TonePros fully adjustable bridge with through-body strings. This model is available in Quicksilver with Black Bevels and Black finishes.

The Jackson Soloist SLX has a basswood body, through-body maple neck and Duncan Designed alnico HB102N (neck) and high-output ceramic HB102B (bridge) humbucking pickups. Other features include a Floyd Rose Special double-locking two-point tremolo; 24 jumbo frets and three-way pickup switching. Available in Black, Kawasabi Green, Natural and Snow White finishes.



The King V KVXT is available in Burnt Cherry Sunburst, Black with Blood Red Bevels, Quicksilver and Black finishes. This V-shaped beast has a basswood body, through-body maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, and EMG HZ H4-B and HZ H4-AN humbucking pickups. Other features include 24 jumbo frets, three-way pickup switching and TonePros fully adjustable bridge with through-body strings.

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steffan
on 09/18/2011
Kawasabi green???
Ibashred
on 09/09/2011
I had a King V a few years ago and it was a fine axe. They have great feel and feel solid. Great metal guitars.
Doug-M
on 09/08/2011
All so sweet! I'm sure they will be excellent!! Love the SLS series in any style!



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