Jackson American Series Virtuoso HT, Streaked Satin Black Overview
Jackson American Series Virtuoso™ HT
Born in Southern California in 1980, Jackson was the first brand to fully embrace the needs of hard rock and metal virtuosos, providing instruments specifically designed for high-velocity playing. The American Series Virtuoso™ HT continues this legacy, offering a host of features tailored for today’s fast-playing guitarists.
Body:
- Material: Alder
- Design: Contoured “hand-shake” heel for ergonomic comfort
- Finish Options: Mystic Blue, Satin Black, Red Crystal, Snow White
- Hardware: Color-matched bound pointy headstocks with black hardware
Neck:
- Construction: Bolt-on with graphite reinforcement rods for stability
- Material: Five-piece multi-laminated caramelized maple/maple
- Fingerboard: Streaked ebony with rolled edges
- Radius: 12"-16" compound radius
- Frets: 24
- Inlays: Luminlay® side dots for visibility on dark stages
- Truss Rod: Heel-mount truss rod adjustment wheel for quick tweaks
Pickups:
- Configuration: HH (Humbucker-Humbucker)
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan® JB™ TB-4, known for its hot-rodded attitude and powerful low end
- Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan® '59™ SH-1N, offering glassy treble tones and scooped mids suitable for various genres
Electronics:
- Controls: Five-way blade switch, volume knob, tone knob (dome-style)
Hardware:
- Bridge: Hipshot® hardtail bridge for reliable tuning stability
- Tuners: Gotoh® MG-T locking tuners
- Strap Buttons: Dunlop® dual-locking strap buttons
Design:
- Style: Built to inspire with standout finishes and color-matched headstocks
The Jackson American Series Virtuoso™ HT is designed to empower guitarists with the speed, precision, and tonal versatility needed for high-performance playing across a wide range of styles.
