Jackson X Series SLXDX Gloss BLK

Jackson X Series SLXDX Gloss BLK review

The Jackson X Series SLXDX Gloss BLK is a black, high-gloss electric guitar built around a maple neck-through-body construction, two humbucking pickups, and a recessed Floyd Rose Special double-locking tremolo. Its listed price is 698, with no currency specified in the supplied details. The model has been available since March 2026, and its item number is 634689.

No customer reviews are available for this product. This assessment therefore focuses on what the specifications establish, rather than claiming a playing feel, sound, or reliability that has not been independently verified.

Construction and neck dimensions

The body is poplar, with no separate top listed. The maple neck runs through the body, rather than attaching to it as a bolt-on neck. The specification sheet does not provide neck profile, neck thickness, or a weight figure, so those details cannot be used to predict how the guitar will sit or feel in the hands.

The laurel fingerboard carries pearloid sharkfin inlays and 24 jumbo frets. Its compound radius moves from 12 inches at the lower end to 16 inches higher up the neck. That changing curvature is intended to combine a rounder surface near the nut with a flatter surface toward the upper frets. The measurements describe the fingerboard geometry, but they do not establish fret finish, action, or setup quality on an individual instrument.

The 25.5-inch scale length is a familiar full-scale format. Nut width is listed as 42.9 mm, and the nut itself is a Floyd Rose Special locking type. Together, the locking nut and bridge form a double-locking system, with the strings secured at both ends. Players considering alternate tunings should account for the setup work that a floating, locking tremolo can require when string tension changes.

Pickups and controls

Jackson specifies two Duncan Designed HB-103 humbuckers, one at the neck and one at the bridge. The control layout consists of a single volume control, a single tone control, and a three-way pickup selector. The available specifications do not include output measurements, magnet type, coil-splitting options, or wiring details beyond that selector and control arrangement. It would be inaccurate to promise a particular tonal character based on the model names alone.

The two-pickup layout gives the player access to the neck pickup, bridge pickup, and a combined selection through the three-way switch. There is no listed middle pickup or additional switching system. Buyers seeking single-coil modes or a wider range of onboard controls should verify those features directly, because they are not included in the supplied specification list.

Floyd Rose Special hardware

The recessed Floyd Rose Special tremolo is a double-locking design, paired with the locking nut. Jackson also lists enclosed die-cast tuning machines and black hardware. The recessed mounting is part of the stated configuration, but the details provided do not specify the bridge's range of motion or whether it can be set up for a particular direction of travel.

A locking tremolo typically involves more setup steps than a fixed bridge. String changes, tuning adjustments, and changes in string gauge can affect the balance between string tension and spring tension. That is practical context for the listed hardware, not a claim about this guitar's factory setup. The factory strings are nickel-plated steel in.009 to.042 gauge.

What the specifications do and do not establish

The SLXDX has a clearly stated combination of a maple neck-through construction, poplar body, laurel fingerboard, 24 jumbo frets, and locking tremolo hardware. Its finish is black with a high-gloss sheen. The supplied details do not list a gig bag or case, so neither should be expected as part of the package without confirmation from the seller.

At the listed price of 698, buyers should confirm the currency, local taxes, and included accessories before ordering. The published information also leaves several buying questions unanswered, including the guitar's weight, neck profile, factory action, and individual setup condition. These are useful points to check with the retailer or inspect in person.

Verdict

On paper, the Jackson X Series SLXDX Gloss BLK is aimed at players who want a full-scale guitar with two humbuckers and a Floyd Rose Special locking tremolo. Its construction and major hardware are specified in useful detail, while aspects such as neck shape, weight, and setup remain unknown. With no customer feedback available, a responsible assessment has to stop at those documented features. Check the instrument's setup and confirm what is included before purchase.