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Jackson Custom Shop So-Cal HSS Electric Guitar – Acapulco Gold
Series & Model: part of the elite Jackson Custom Shop lineup, the So-Cal HSS represents a high-performance evolution of the classic Southern California hot-rodded Strat-style guitar, built for players who demand precision, speed, and aggressive tonal capability. This Custom Shop example in Acapulco Gold elevates the platform with premium craftsmanship, boutique-level attention to detail, and a configuration designed for maximum versatility across genres.
Style: finished in the bold and eye-catching Acapulco Gold, this guitar exudes vintage muscle car attitude with a modern edge. The metallic gold top radiates under lighting, giving it a commanding stage presence, while its sleek contours and performance-driven design keep it rooted firmly in Jackson’s shred-ready aesthetic. It’s a statement piece that balances flash with purpose.
Craftsmanship: constructed with a resonant alder body and a fast-playing maple neck, this So-Cal is built for speed, articulation, and comfort. The compound-radius fingerboard allows for effortless chording near the nut and low action for blazing leads higher up the neck. The hand-finished Custom Shop build ensures exceptional fretwork, neck feel, and overall playability. Designed with performance in mind, every detail—from the neck carve to the hardware—is dialed in for serious players.
Availability: this instrument is brand new and ready for its first owner—Custom Shop fresh, meticulously crafted, and prepared for immediate high-performance use.
Features & Included Items: equipped with an HSS pickup configuration that pairs articulate single-coils with a powerful bridge humbucker for tonal flexibility, a high-quality tremolo system for expressive pitch control, and premium locking tuners for rock-solid tuning stability. As a Custom Shop instrument, it typically includes a fitted hardshell case, certificate of authenticity, and accompanying documentation (confirm for your specific listing).
The Sound: delivers a dynamic and versatile voice—glassy, snappy cleans from the single-coils in the neck and middle positions, complemented by a punchy, high-output bridge humbucker capable of saturated leads, tight rhythm tones, and modern rock aggression. It maintains clarity and definition even under heavy gain, making it equally suited for clean passages and high-energy performance.
Buy Now: a finely crafted Custom Shop instrument that merges classic So-Cal attitude with modern precision—secure this Acapulco Gold So-Cal HSS and experience boutique-level performance with unmistakable style.
Specifications:
Body Material: Alder
Neck Material: Maple (Custom Shop Profile)
Fingerboard: Maple or Rosewood (varies by build—confirm specifics)
Fingerboard Radius: Compound Radius (typically 12″–16″)
Frets: 22 Jumbo
Pickups: HSS Configuration (Custom Shop Spec Single-Coils + Bridge Humbucker)
Bridge: High-Quality Tremolo System
Tuners: Locking Tuners
Scale Length: 25.5″
Nut Width: Approx. 1.6875″
Finish: Acapulco Gold
Case: Custom Shop Hardshell Case Included
