Jackson JS30RR Rhoads Electric Guitar User Reviews at zZounds

"You cannot find a better guitar for such a deal!!!!" submitted March 30, 2008

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Musical Background: Active Musician/play al the time

Music Style: Metal, thrash, shred

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Sound: The sound is full. Just because it's an inexpensive guitar doesn't mean it's poor quality. The pickups get the sound I want which was really unexpected. Feature: The only thing I would want more is independent volume controls but other than that, everything is fine. Ease of Use: I considered changing the pickups but decided not to. It may be weird sitting down but I have 5 other guitars to play if I really want to sit which I don't. Not at all heavy which for most people is good but it would be nice a couple pounds heavier. Fast neck, great access to all the frets(I love having 24!!!) Quality: It's not a top of the line guitar but it is better than a lot of more expensive ones. Jackson makes nice guitars but I've played the RR5 and it wasn't as good as this one, in my opinion. The bolt on neck doesn't take away anyting, still plays great! I know this is one guitar I will never even consider selling this guitar. Value: You can't get a better guitar for this price. I would have paid more for it if it was more expensive. Manufacturer Support: I haven't had any problems so that's really good. The Wow Factor: It's got great looks and the blue finish is really awesome. It shines when I'm playing on stage. Overall: There is absolutely nothing wrong with this guitar once you get used to it. At first the neck was too thin for me because I have large hands but now it's really great. I pick it up to play for a few minutes then the next thing I know it's been two hours. I wouldn't trade it for any guitar.

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"One of the best..." submitted March 16, 2005

By a customer from hotmail.com

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Musical Background: Lead guitarist in a metal band.

Music Style: Metal

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Sound: Play it good and use it good and it will give you all the best back. Feature: This features everything an guitarist needs. Quality: Quality is of course the best as usually in Jackson guitars. Value: I got this great guitar with very cheap but it gives all the best. I love this one. Manufacturer Support: Jackson is always very kind so I endrose them. The Wow Factor: I love this. Overall: I will always be happy about this one.

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"Well,...This one is great!" submitted May 2, 2006

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Musical Background: Lead Guitarist

Music Style: Finnish Metal, SpeedMetal, Heavy Metal, and Metal in general

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Ease of Use: listen all you people who say its hard to play with this "randy" sitting down, if you haven't figured by now, you can prop the guitar with your leg, just put the lower half of the body between your legs....its really simple..this guitar overall is the best for a cheap price. Quality: This "randy" is one of the best ones, I own a RR5 and I play it for my shows for the beginning sets, then i switch to the JS30RR..its a really great guitar nothing with it.

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"jackson king v best for the price and its my favorite guitar out of all the ones i chose from" submitted November 26, 2004

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Sound: the sound is very clean and crisp.. i have a crate amp and a ds-1 pedal and it sounds terrific Quality: the finish on this guitar is great. its very clean.. and its a very well built guitar... i havent dropped mine but i know it could take a hit and still look as perfect as it did before Value: please.... 299$ i got mine for 280 and thats a bargain.. this is the best guitar u can get for this price... no doubt....its a steal and its totally worth the price i would spen 400 for it....

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"this guitar rulz" submitted May 10, 2005

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Musical Background: active musician

Music Style: death metal , doom metal,black metal

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Sound: I play in a meatl band and this guitar is the one that everyone should play it has great sound and tone if you want a great guitar and dont wanna spend alot of money this is the one to get Feature: I think the guitar is awesome there is nothin i would change about it Quality: this guitar is made extremely well there is no loose parts and the build of the guitar is incredible Value: this guitar is well worth the price Manufacturer Support: this is the first time that i have owned a guitar of this make and since i got the guitar i have had no problems and i have not made any repairs The Wow Factor: this guitar is beautiful guitar and all the ladies like it Overall: i think i will be satisfied with this guitar for a long time. i will play this guitar as long as i can before i search for another guitar

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Jackson JS30RR Rhoads Customer Review submitted August 6, 2006

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Musical Background: playing for 3 years

Music Style: Metal, heavy metal,hard rock,speed metal, shred metal,death metal,

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Sound: Its amazing!!! i dint belived that it will live up to my expectations!!! but it did,and it never buzzed, this must be the best 300dl guitar ,seriusly , i used it with a 75 watt line 6 amp (pretty cool amp by the way and cheap) and all the features that i used leave me speachless, it can get a very ligth distortion to a insane metal distortion like metallica, children of tha bodom, megadeth etc..not for the faint of hart!!! also the clean is goood but not great, but overall its sound is fantastic and for the price, its the best out there. Feature: the featers were simple: a volumen and tone knove and a switch Ease of Use: its very easy to play wether it is siting or standing up with a strap. And the neck is thin soo this is a must for shreders!!! i could play stratovarious very easy on this neck Quality: the finish was great , it looks durable (if u are not dummie to leave it on the wall duuu), and it looks killer! Value: this monster gives a hell of a run for the money on other expensive guitars (i like this one better than a epiphone LP st.) The Wow Factor: in one month i will have the money to buy the guitar yay! Overall: like i said, its the best 300dl guitar

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"Great cheap Metal" submitted December 29, 2008

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Musical Background: Active Musician

Music Style: Death/Thrash Metal

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Sound: This guitar has great sound for its price range. The stock pickups work nicely, but I plan on switching to SD 59/JB's Feature: Pretty basic features. 1 vol 1 tone, 3 way switch. I prefer the Tune-O-Matic bridge over a tremolo bridge, hence why I bought this. Ease of Use: Very easy to use. I love the style of this guitar. Standing up you'll need to support the neck since its a bit heavy, and for sitting you just rest the bottom wing on your thigh. Quality: Its a cheap guitar but its good quality. The only problem I've had is buzz from the low-E string. Value: Definately worth the price. I prefer this guitar over my $750 DK2 Manufacturer Support: Haven't had to use it, but I know its great. The Wow Factor: Its a Rhoads, need I say more? Overall: I'll be using and upgrading this thing till its unusable. If it was stolen I would buy it again or a Schecter V

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"It's worth every cent" submitted February 28, 2007

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Sound: This guitar sounds awesome. I just got it today and i have been cranking on my Line 6 Spider III 120 amp. This guitar screams and has the entire range of active emg's. Feature: I got the guitar by itself because I couldn't find a case to fit it yet. The guitar itself i sawesome all around it is basic but all you need to rock. Ease of Use: The guitar is as basic as you can get and has a thin neck which makes it easy for shredding or playing chords. I play metal and my dad plays classic rock and this guitar can do it all. Quality: There was nothing wrong with this guitar and I dropped it already. There wasn't even a mark on it that I could se so I'm pretty impressed. Value: I would be willing to pay double the price and the sound this guitar has is deffinately worth it. The Wow Factor: Mine is all black but the way the strings go into the body and the offset of the tail makes this guitar's looks great without compromsing sound. Overall: This guitar is good all around and the standard pickups sound good. The only thing i don't like about it is how you can't play it sitting down.

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"Can't Go Wrong With A Rhoads." submitted September 28, 2009

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Sound: My JS30RR has EMG 81/85s in it, and it sounds pretty good. However, EMG active pickups sound better in Alder, which is what the higher end Rhoads guitars use. This has Indian Cedar in it. But lots of sustain, it sounds great. Feature: I, personally, prefer a string through body design over a floyd rose. I do wish it came with the string thru plate and control plate, because it would look much MUCH better. If you look closely, the Jackson logo is smaller that it is on the better Jackson guitars. I WANT sharkfin inlays. Ease of Use: This guitar is extremely easy to play, and there really is no problem playing sitting down. The only criticism is the location of the jack, which sticks into your leg if you don't have a right angled cable. The frets are easily accessible. Quality: Yes, this guitar is "crafted" in India, but it actually holds well. Nonoe of the knobs are loose, and everything feels tight as a drum. Paint is still intact too. Value: The only string through Rhoads guitars cost over $600 (RR3 Custom, RR5, RR1T, and Matt Tuck Rhoads) This is therefore a bargain. Manufacturer Support: Nope. The Wow Factor: It looks great, but you have to admit the other Rhoads guitars with sharkfin inlays and black hardware look even better. Overall: Yes, I love this guitar. The overall body shape is stunning. With the EMG's, it sounds great. However, I might purchase a higher end Rhoads that reaches my standards of proper inlays, flamed maple top, and alder body.

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"My favorite Guitar" submitted February 2, 2005

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Sound: This is the greatest guitar possible for 300$ Feature: If it had a tremelo it would be even better Quality: The finish is very pretty. I did have a little problem, the pot died out, but i went to the local guitar store and jackson paid for it. Unfortunately i had to pay a service charge of 18 dollars, but it is in the best working condition ever Value: Worth plenty more than i paid for it. Definitely buy this over an ESP/LTD for the same price. I bought this guitar over the EC-1000 because i thought that it played better. Manufacturer Support: When i called Jackson/Fender with my problem, they said no problem, and that i would get it fixed for free. The Wow Factor: Sexiest guitar i own. One of my favorites that i have ever played. I WOULD BUY THIS OVER ANY GIBSON LP, ANY ESP, OR ANY FENDER. Not only is it really cheap and has beautiful sound and a fine finish... ITS 300 dollars.... and i would rather play this than a Gibson Black Beauty! Overall: This is my baby. I mean, im going to buy the next couple of versions up... perhaps the USA RR or something because i want the tremelo, but this guitar has allowed me to become a tremendous soloist because of its EASY to reach higher frets ( i mean, i can bend number 24 and i can even give it some major vibrato if i want to ). Overall, i would like to buy another one just to have it in red. Maybe the Black too. You should BUY one if you have 300$

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"Cant beat that price" submitted March 10, 2007

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Musical Background: gigger

Music Style: organized melodic speed shred!

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Sound: the sound coming from this guitar sounds like its coming from like a 800 dollar guitar. the original pick ups are incredible, but me being a fan of dimebag i put a dimebucker on the bridge pick up (obviously) and if u leave the original neck pickup on it and cmbine the dimebucker with it u will get a really warm and low end sound on rythm but really high end "shred ur head off" soundon leads...AWSOME! Feature: this guitars got everything u want...except for either a floyd rose or 2 volume controls Ease of Use: cant get more simple then this Quality: works fine but if the nut isnt grooved enough for 11 gauge strings so dont put 11s. on it unless u groove the nut right, and if u dont know haw the just take to any guitar center and theyll do it for u......its that easy Value: 299.99? cant beat that Manufacturer Support: never had to call em The Wow Factor: looks sexy Overall: i love this thing ive had it for two years and its incredible but if u get it make sur u get a cable that has a 90' angle input so u can sit with it and the ur good to go

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"10 THE BEST" submitted June 2, 2005

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Sound: It sound's really good, the Jackson signature pickups are also very nice. Feature: I personally love the shape of it. The bad thing about it is when you try to sit down and play it, It's really hard, It's even harder when you plug it in. Quality: I raelly like jackson guitars how the neck is and the playability. Value: It's definitely worth some money but yeah tiz cool The Wow Factor: It looks really hot plus the god of guitar playing has the same. Overall: I LOVE IT !!!

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"great for price" submitted December 19, 2007

By a customer from aol.com

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Musical Background: active musican

Music Style: death metal, grindcore, death grind

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Sound: the sound is good considering the not so great pickups Feature: it doesn't have a floyd rose or emg's but it has the signture rhoads design and shape. Ease of Use: easy to use Quality: considering the price you can't beat it worth every penny. Value: i think its definatly worth it Manufacturer Support: idk The Wow Factor: good guitar Overall: i expect to have this product for a while beacuse it sounds good, looks good, and overall it plays good for the price.

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"buy this guitar" submitted January 6, 2007

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Sound: the jackson pickups sound like emg's Feature: great features but could do with a whammy bar, has a metallica, megadeth sound Ease of Use: nice smooth fast neck, jumbo frets are easy to get to towards the body Quality: no problems and stays in tune well Value: very cheap guitar sounds like a $500-$600 jackson Manufacturer Support: no problem The Wow Factor: great looks awsome for onstage Overall: the best

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"Jackson JS30RR Rhoads (Red)" submitted February 23, 2007

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Musical Background: Active Musician

Music Style: Metal

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Sound: Amazing sound quality, the pickups are of high quality. Iv tried out various types of tuning on it and they all sound great. Feature: 1 volume control, 1 tone control and a 3 way pickp selector. Pretty basic but works well. Ease of Use: Very nice to play, headstock overweighs the body though. Quality: The guitar itself is made very well, was staggered by how good it sounds and how well it plays for a pretty cheap guitar. Value: This guitar is very good value for money. I recommend it. Manufacturer Support: First time dealing with Jackson, and im glad i did. The Wow Factor: It looks and sounds amazing. Need i say more? Overall: Im pretty sure this guitar will last me many years. Its built very well. If it were stolen i would probably buy another one. The thing i like most about it is the sound. There isnt really anything i dont like about it, only the headstock overweighing the body.

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Jackson JS30RR Rhoads Customer Review submitted January 3, 2007

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Musical Background: Active musician

Music Style: Metal

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Sound: It sounds great very metal i use it with a ds-1 Feature: the prouct don't include any accesories but the wood of the neck is really fast and smooth Ease of Use: it feels fast and metalish, also sounds veryy good in clean channels with five minutes playing you know all the guitar Quality: the humbuckers are of really good quality Value: i buy for $200 (uncluding tax) even thoug is affordable and its a great guitar Manufacturer Support: they extend me the warranty The Wow Factor: i would prefer the king v (not the rhandy roads) becuase i don't like the v shape too much Overall: grea guitar for a great price

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"ROCK ON RIGHT NOW BUY IT FOOL FUR SHUR" submitted April 16, 2006

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Music Style: ACDC, METALLICA, MEGADETH

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Sound: it sounds cool and it has that metal tone, for megadeth/metallica type deals Feature: the only proplem with the guitar is the playability if you sit down to play or practice it wants to slide off of your leg Ease of Use: if you like to stand like me most of the time rock on if you sit........... well good luck with that Quality: i droped mine like a million times it is still together luckily Value: this guitar is worth more than it's sold for, so ....... buy it Manufacturer Support: they were sweet The Wow Factor: it looks like it droped out of heaven and stabed some one right in the head with the sweet pointy edges make it look sound like it was made by the devil in heaven Overall: it is pretty sweet

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"THE METAL!" submitted December 24, 2009

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Sound: This is the second guitar that i own....and let me tell u, this is the best gutiar ever, its made or metal and me being a metal gutiarist its perfect for me. Feature: BEAUTIFUL! best word to discribe it, 3 way toggle switch works good volume and tone is pretty dam good. Ease of Use: No complication with this guitar Quality: i just got it but no loose ends Value: the price is perfect!! depending where u go ;) Manufacturer Support: no need to call The Wow Factor: iwanted it the 1st time i looked and played it...and now i got it Overall: Best gutiar i own...simply put

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Jackson JS30RR Rhoads Customer Review submitted December 13, 2009

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Musical Background: hobbyist

Music Style: Metal

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Sound: it sounds impressive. sounds as good as EMGs. Feature: i would prefer floyd rose. but again for the price, wut more to ask. tuners are rally good, stay in tune longer than my other guitars Ease of Use: Metal as it can get. I did try blues once, and it sounded iight.. once u get used to this guitar u wont change back to normal shaped guitars. i play faster and better in this beast Quality: best for the price Value: i seen ppl sell it for 300 dollar used in craigslist. Its a really gud guitar The Wow Factor: everyone goes crazy over its looks. it sounds better than my friends "expensive" ibanez guitar and abt as gud as my friends expensive EMG ESP. Overall: well i want to update this guitar, to same model type but better hardware. If it had floyd i wouldnt bother, but need floyd badly.

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"Best For The Price" submitted November 29, 2008

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Musical Background: Hobby, Student, FUTURE BEST!

Music Style: Metal/DeathMetal

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Sound: This guitar has pretty good sound for the price. When i testing it at a guitar center i was sitting next to someone with a $500-600 Ibanez and mine sounded BETTER. Definitely pleased with the sound. Feature: Wish it had a Floyd Rose... But the original pickups are VERY good for a $300 guitar. Ease of Use: Sounds great, but the bridge design is a little strange so it's harder for me to palm mute the strings as well. But that's probably just because i'm used to a totally different guitar design. Quality: Made well... the only problem with mine is that the top string rattles but i could probably just have it set up and it'll be perfectly fine. Value: DEFINITELY WORTH THE PRICE!!! Manufacturer Support: No need The Wow Factor: Rhoads shape. That should say it all. Everyone say these guitars are uncomfortable, especially when sitting... i disagree it's really comfortable, for me anyway. Overall: I figure to put in an EMG 81 bridge pickup but leave in the neck, cause it sounds pretty damn good now.

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Jackson JS30RR Rhoads Customer Review submitted September 3, 2006

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Musical Background: 4 years of guitar

Music Style: Thrash, Death Metal, Black Metal, 3 Chord Rock n Roll

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Sound: it has a great sound. Feature: it comes with a dose of metal Ease of Use: plug it in and your ready to rock. Quality: very sturdy. i've never had any problems with it. Value: for a guitar this good its worth it. Manufacturer Support: never have called the company. The Wow Factor: it screams METAL!! Overall: i love this guitar

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"reliable review" submitted July 30, 2008

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Sound: got a metal sound great for soad or metallica or other metal bands. Feature: didnt come with anything other than a strap. Ease of Use: frets are nice and close together which is great for solos it also features 24 frets. one thing is that if you let go of the neck it sort of drops down, but its not a hassle or anything Quality: would last you a while but be sure to watch the corners.(i took a small chip out of mine!!) Value: could have gone for a little cheaper but the price is worth it. The Wow Factor: was despriate for this guitar waited about 4 months then i finally got it. yaaaaaaaaaah Overall: great guitar awsome sound will be keeping this for a long time!!

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"Great Guitar Great Price" submitted April 14, 2005

By a customer from excite.com

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Musical Background: hobbyist

Music Style: metal

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Sound: Set of Emg's :D would make it truely awsome Feature: No floyd rose is a bit of a downside but the price more than makes up for it Value: This guitar is great a new Jackson for $300 cant be beat The Wow Factor: Great looking guitar Overall: Great price and it sounds great, will replace it in the future with a higher model Rhoades, for the price it just cant be beat.

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"Read my review, but trust me you should buy it for so cheap" submitted January 2, 2005

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Musical Background: Hobby and starting a band

Music Style: Soloist/Metal

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Sound: The sound can be modified to anything you want; either have gorgeous clean or get down and dirty, whatever... i play 80s style heavy metal, and this guitar works perfectly. gives sounds of Ozzy, Metallica, Black Label Society... really anything you want Quality: I love this guitar so i gave it a six. The finish is fine, but the guitar is giving me problems, though when i bought it for the most part it was great. Right now im realizing that where the neck is bolted onto the guitar there is a crack, so my strings are rumbling against my fretboard. This guitar seemed great but its going downhill at a quick pace Value: This guitar was worth every penny until it stopped working right. Since Jackson/Fender is gonna fix it im still happy with it. Manufacturer Support: I've dealt with the company and they were easy to reach, very friendly, and helped me with my problems. The dude that i talked to said that if i take it in then i will get it fixed free because it is still under warranty. I need repairs just haven't gotten to it yet. The Wow Factor: cmon dude, its a Rhoads V. This guitar has major sex appeal. Overall: I love this guitar. When it works right its my baby. I always enjoy playing this thing. Unfortunately it broke after 4 and a half months of owning it. It will get fixed free so im not really upset i guess. Uh.... BUY IT.... >>>THIS GUITAR IS CHEAP AND GREAT<<< I fell in love with it when i picked it up the first time... so i bet that you would too.

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"kickass gutiar" submitted April 29, 2005

By a customer from hotmail.com

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Musical Background: active musician

Music Style: metal

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Sound: its got great sound and i love it Quality: its nade great i love the maple neck and the body is a great V-Shape Value: this gutiar for its awsome quatily is EXTREMLY CHEAP awsome Manufacturer Support: i love jackson i got 2 jacksons and 4 jackson gigbags The Wow Factor: the ladies love me and they love the gutiar Overall: forever

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"Deffinatly one of the best guitars!" submitted April 7, 2006

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Musical Background: Active Musician

Music Style: Rock Metal Grunge

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Sound: This is probably the best sounding guitar ever! The pickups are one of the best parts. Feature: The Product didnt include anything like an amp or an imput cord but non the less its a great Instrument. The worst thing on it though is the lacking of the tremolo arm. Its a great guitar but dont buy it if you want a whammy. Ease of Use: I love how the neck is way more compact so you can move around really easy, but when you stand up and dont hold the guitar, it slants so the neck falls down to the ground. Also, if you dont like to stand up, its really hard to sit with it because of its shape. DONT BUY AS A FIRST GUITAR! Quality: The product is amazing. I especially like the Humbucker pickups that are incased so you cant see them. It also vastly improves the sound. Value: Definatly buy it! Manufacturer Support: I bought it from a guitar shop not from the company. The Wow Factor: SEXY! Its metalic blue and its a really nice shade. Looking at it is amazing, you drift away. But when you play it its insane! Overall: I cant really say because theres "always something better" but the only reason i would buy a new one is so i could sit down easy.

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"Nice guitar" submitted April 24, 2005

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Music Style: Metal, Soloist, Rythem Guitar

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Sound: This guitar sounds great. Feature: This guitar needs a floyd rose tremolo. Quality: Needs Emg-81, and should become HELL

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"Pure Utter Garbage!!!" submitted September 9, 2007

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Musical Background: Active Musician

Music Style: Metal

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Sound: Pretty disappointed with the sound. But your not gonna get much for 299 bucks. Feature: I have a Rhodes with a floyd and EMG pick-ups, so I wanted something with a set bridge and in the same shape cause I was so used to the Rhodes design. I was gonna switch the crappy pick ups out with some active EMGs, but changed my mind after the nut broke within 3 weeks of owning this piece of junk. And the machine heads are made of crap as well. The neck was alright, but not what I expected. Ease of Use: Bout as easy as it gets. Quality: Complete garbage. The nut broke within 3 weeks of owning it and half of the string hole covers fell off with ease. Maybe I got a defect from the company or something, but to me, a total waste of money. Value: With my experience with this axe, it has as much worth as tits on a nun. Manufacturer Support: Haven't had a problem yet. The Wow Factor: Well its Randy Rhodes' design, kinda speaks for itself. Overall: Haven't been stisfyed with this thing since the day I bought it. I DO NOT recomend this guitar.

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"Pretty damn good" submitted September 13, 2007

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Musical Background: Guitarist

Music Style: Melodic Death Metal

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Sound: The sound is great. I put DR Black Beauties on it and it sounds even better. Feature: I would give it a 10 but it doesn't have a floyd rose whammy bar. Ease of Use: Very easy to use, I can slide my hands around without a problem, especially since it's a V-shape, it's way easier to use those higher notes without straining. Quality: It chips pretty easily, if it's your first V like it is mine, try not to run into things with the wings, it's hard to remember at first, but I keep it on my back with the body pointing upwards and the head pointing downwards while I'm walking with it so it will be lined up with my body and it won't hit anything. And for the dude that posted under "Pure Utter Garbage" or whatever it was, take better care of your guitar and it won't break after 3 weeks, retard. Value: Definately worth it. Manufacturer Support: Haven't had any problems The Wow Factor: It's a V, of course it's sexy. It's so sexy I take it to school with me. Overall: I'll be satisfied for at least 3 more years I'm sure. If something happens to it I'll probably save up for an Alexi Laiho Signature for $420 so I can get that Floyd Rose Whammy Bar.

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Jackson JS30RR Rhoads Customer Review submitted February 8, 2006

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Sound: The sound is good at the price. Feature: it's enough to satisfy playing Quality: decent quality, again for the price it's not bad. Compared to other guitars in this range, it's above them. Value: It's a good value. I can't believe how Jackson guitars (and other brands as well) lowered their price, which is nice. I remember getting my first Jackson 8 years back and the prices were fairly high. If this model was offered back then at this price, I would have gotten it at a heart beat. It's a good deal.

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"I call mine the "Bootleg Alexi Laiho Signature"" submitted January 24, 2008

By a customer from aol.com

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Musical Background: Hobbyist

Music Style: Heavy Metal

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Sound: as soon as i plugged it in i heard the difference between this and cheap starter guitars. i would just let power chords ring out because i loved how it sounds with distortion. Feature: The shape is amazing...closest thing i could get to look like Alexi Laiho that wasnt expensive. There is a volume and tone knob and a pickup selector but i only use the volume. Ease of Use: extremely easy. this guitar is super light and i love that everytime i pick it up. i also have a jackson dinky but my shoulder starts to hurt because it is so heavy. but with the js30 i can pick it up and play for hours. the only thing is when u let go with your fretting hand the headstock is heavy enough to sink towards the ground but thats no biggie after a few days. Quality: excellent. built well and feels nice. i did accidently but some nicks on it but it doesnt affect anything other than the looks. Value: 300 dollars is an amazing deal. that is hardley anything and it is my favorite guitar. i wanted the alexi signature but this is what i could afford and after playing it I decided to just keep this one. Manufacturer Support: never needed them The Wow Factor: The shape is like Alexi Laiho who is my idol so im really into the shape and the fact that is has 24 frets. would of been nice if it was offered in white but im happy with the red one. and it feels amazing. the light weight and the neck it feels like it was made for me. Overall: i will be happy with this for a LONG time. i love it to death but i want to get the RR24 which is pretty much this guitar but has a floyd rose and comes in white. that is 1200 bucks though so that is not in the near future. if this was stolen i would definatly buy another right away.

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