Jackson USA RR1 Randy Rhoads Electric Guitar (with Case)

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A collaboration between Jackson and Randy Rhoads, this neck-thru guitar features 22 jumbo frets with pearl shark fin inlays, plus hot Seymour Duncan pickups.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Alder body with flamed maple top Lightweight body with stunning flame grain
Neck-through-body construction Longer sustain; strong midrange; smooth feel
Seymour Duncan JB TB4 humbucking pickup High output, singing highs and powerful low end
Seymour Duncan JB SH2N humbucking pickup Full and bright; maximum clarity; creamy sustain

This USA-made Jackson Rhoads has a fast-playing neck with a compound (12-inch to 16-inch) fingerboard radius and mother of pearl Shark Fin position inlays. Bound fingerboard and headstock with inlaid mother of pearl Jackson logo. "V" shaped body. CTS pots and Switchcraft switches.

Model name: RR1 Rhoads

Model number: 280-3060-(color#)

Series: USA Select series

Body: alder with flame maple top on transparent colors

Neck: neck-thru-body quartersawn maple

Neck dimensions: 3rd fret: .790 in., 12th fret: .850 in.

Tuning machines: die-cast tuners

Fingerboard: ebony

Number of frets: 22 jumbo frets

Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB4 humbucking pickup

Middle pickup: N/A

Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan JB SH2N humbucking pickup

Controls: master volume, tone (bridge pickup), tone (neck pickup)

Bridge: Floyd Rose Original double locking 2-point tremolo

Pickup switching: 3-position toggle:
-- Position 1: bridge pickup

-- Position 2: bridge and neck pickups

-- Position 3: neck pickup

Hardware: black (chrome on transparent colors)

String gauges: .009, .011, .016, .024, .032, .042

Case: includes deluxe molded case

Pickguard: none

Scale length: 25.5 in.

Width at nut: 1-11/16 in.

Unique features: compound (12 in. to 16 in.) fingerboard radius, mother of pearl Shark Fin position inlays, bound fingerboard and headstock, sharp "V" shaped body, inlaid mother of pearl Jackson logo, CTS pots and Switchcraft switches

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 480-596-9690

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (34 ratings)
Submitted October 4, 2006 by a customer from hotmail.com

"A offer you can't refuse."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I know this baby will last me for years to come
Sound
Amazing Clean and distorted sounds, In my opinion it blows away my Les Paul and Explorer.
Features
Original Floyd Rose and Seymour Duncans. what more could you ask for
Ease of Use
One of the most Versitile guitars out there. People say its hard to sit down with but after about 10 minutes it feels just natural. Plus the compund neck is a dream; fast, slim , and easy to use on the higher frets.
Quality
Jackson USA, Enough said
Value
You Pay 2,000 for This ,same as a lp, but you get so much more.
The Wow Factor
Sexiest Guitar around, really beautiful on stage, sets you apart from other bands.

Musical Background:

Hobbyist/Active Musician

Musical Style:

Metal, Classic Rock, Speed/Thrash, Death Metal,
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