Engineered for Speed Prepare to achieve high-gain heroics! The Jackson American Series Soloist HT offers classic metal tones, a swift neck, and a luxurious ebony fingerboard. Everything revolves around a neck-through maple neck carved into Jackson's signature Speed Neck profile. Two alder body wings are attached to the neck for a balanced tonal profile. The neck-through construction technique makes the instrument more stable and boosts resonance. Plug in, and the EMG 81 and 85 pickups instantly deliver the kind of high-output tone that makes them an enduring favorite among metal players. Plus, the hardtail bridge improves tuning stability and vibration transfer. Ready to step up to the next level? Get a Jackson American Series Soloist HT and vault your chops into the stratosphere. A solid tonal foundation The American Series Soloist's body is built from alder, the tonewood of choice for many metal heroes. Alder is a relatively lightweight and