Jackson Pro Plus Soloist SLA3 DB

Jackson Pro Plus Soloist SLA3 DB review

The Jackson Pro Plus Soloist SLA3 DB is a Pro Series electric guitar listed at $1,179. Its specification points to a performance-focused instrument: a 25.5-inch scale, 24 jumbo stainless steel frets, three Seymour Duncan pickups, and a recessed, double-locking Floyd Rose tremolo. A player who submitted feedback praised the Duncan sound, finish, workmanship, and easy feel. That short report is encouraging, though it is a single owner impression rather than a broad assessment.

There is an important caveat before considering a purchase. The supplied product data conflicts on several core details. One section lists a gold finish, a maple, walnut, and maple neck, and a laurel fingerboard. The more detailed specification lists a high-gloss Deep Black finish, a three-piece maple, wenge, and maple neck, and an ebony fingerboard. The detailed entry also identifies the body as okoume, which matches the shorter specification. These differences are too substantial to treat as simple wording variations. Confirm the exact finish and wood configuration with the seller before ordering.

Pickups and controls

The detailed pickup configuration is HSS. At the bridge, a Seymour Duncan Distortion TB-6 humbucker is paired with two flat Strat SSL-6 single-coil pickups, one in the middle and an RWRP version at the neck. That combination gives the guitar distinct pickup positions for players who want a bridge humbucker alongside single-coil options. The supplied player feedback specifically highlights the sound of the Duncan pickups, but it does not describe particular settings or musical styles, so there is no basis for claiming a specific tonal character beyond the listed hardware.

Controls consist of one volume knob, one tone knob, and a five-way selector. The layout keeps switching straightforward. There is no additional switching or onboard electronics listed in the supplied specifications.

Neck, frets, and playing feel

The listed scale is 648 mm, or 25.5 inches, with a 42.9 mm nut width. The compound fingerboard radius transitions from 12 to 16 inches, and the guitar has 24 jumbo stainless steel frets. Taken together, those are concrete details for players comparing neck dimensions and fret materials. The owner comment describes the feel as light and easy to play, but no measured weight is provided, so "light" should be read as that player's subjective impression, not a confirmed specification.

The detailed listing describes an oil-finished neck and pearloid piranha-tooth fingerboard inlays. Because the fingerboard and neck woods conflict with the shorter specification, those construction details should also be verified against the actual instrument. The same caution applies to the color: the product summary says gold, while the full description says Deep Black in a high-gloss finish.

Floyd Rose hardware and included bag

A Floyd Rose 1000 Series double-locking tremolo is recessed into the body, and the specification also names a Floyd Rose 1000 Series locking nut. This setup is aimed at players who use the tremolo actively and value tuning stability from a locking system. It adds mechanical complexity compared with a fixed bridge, so string changes and setup may take more time. The listed factory strings are nickel-plated steel in.009 to.042 gauges. Sealed Jackson die-cast black tuning machines complete the hardware description.

A gig bag is included, while a hard case is not. The product record gives July 2023 as the availability date and item number 570601. It lists sales as one piece, with no further package accessories specified.

Verdict

On paper, the Jackson Pro Plus Soloist SLA3 DB brings together a familiar high-performance feature set: a long scale, 24 stainless steel frets, an HSS Seymour Duncan pickup arrangement, and a recessed double-locking tremolo. The positive field note supports the appeal of its sound, workmanship, appearance, and playing feel, though it cannot establish how every example performs.

The conflicting finish and wood details are the main concern in the available information. A buyer should ask the seller to confirm the exact color, neck construction, and fingerboard material for item 570601 before paying. If those details match the instrument being offered, the listed hardware and pickup configuration make this a compelling option to assess in person. The supplied information does not establish whether the guitar includes anything beyond the gig bag.