Drawing from Jackson’s iconic shapes, the new Jackson X Series Surfcaster SC HT6 6-String Electric Guitar in Satin Black blends vintage appeal with thoroughly modern appointments for the ultimate modern metal machine. The Surfcaster answers the prayers of modern metalheads, continuing the evolution with a sleek new take on this classic metal machine. Body, Neck, and Fingerboard The guitar boasts a sleek offset poplar body. Poplar is a softer wood that offers a meaty, resonant tone with a distinguished upper midrange tone quite similar to alder. It features bolt-on Maple neck that provides a rock-solid foundation, while the 12-16-inch compound radius bound Amaranth fingerboard allows for easy chording and fret-out free soloing. 22 jumbo frets and Jackson’s meticulously carved neck heel instead of a neck plate to provide unfettered access to the highest registers. Jackson Humbuckers and Hardtail Bridge Oozing with attitude, the Surfcaster comes loaded with a high-output Jackson humbucker, ready to pump out the thick, saturated distortion tones that built the Jackson legacy. Simplicity reigns with a single volume control on this 6-string model.  Jackson HT6 String-Through-Body Hardtail Bridge The six-saddle hardtail bridge provides rock-solid tuning stability along with pinpoint intonation accuracy. The improved vibration transfer from a hardtail bridge also provides increased sustain and richer tone.