Jackson RR3 Randy Rhoads Electric Guitar User Reviews at zZounds

"Supersonic shred machine" submitted October 13, 2011

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Musical Background: actice muscian

Music Style: metal, neoclassical shred

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Sound: This is by far the best sounding guitar I've layed my hands on and I've played them all gibson, dean, schecter, ibanez nothing compares to this the tone is simply amazing. I play mostly metal and and neo classical shred this thing is perfect for both but It also has great cleans. Feature: It came with a harshell case so that's awesome its heavy duty but kinda disappointed it didn't come with a whammy bar I mean come on it has a floyd rose how am I supposed to dive bomb. It came with no allen keys either. Ease of Use: This thing is pretty straight forward I run it through my line 6 kb37 very playable the neck is ment for playing fast. Quality: This guitar is gorgeous seriously to die for there were no blemishes its obviously quality work since its made in japan. Value: 800 bucks is a steal on this get it while you can it comes with a 130 dollar case what more do you want well besides a whammy bar. Manufacturer Support: Didn't need to use it but they've been great in the past and my package got here quick. The Wow Factor: Serious appeal puts all my other guitars to shame. Overall: I'm gonna be playing this for years to come I've had it barely a week and its already my number 1 guitar. There's nothing I would want to change about it it comes with seymour duncans for goodness sake! If

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"A guitar given by the god himself." submitted August 9, 2008

By a customer from aim.com

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Musical Background: Active Musician

Music Style: Metal, Rock

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Sound: This thing sounds AMAZING! It has awsome sound out of any amp, even a little 10 watt practice amp. Feature: A double locking Floyd Rose-lisenced trem and ACTUAL Seymore Duncan pickups (not Duncan Designed) make it my favorite out of my guitars. The crimson swirl paint job is breath taking. I get so many compliments for it, it's crazy as hell! Ease of Use: It plays really smooth and feels nice. The ONLY downside of the entire guitar is that it's body shape makes it hard to play when you're sitting. Quality: The pickups are amazing, the trem works beautifully, and it just overall kicks ass. Value: For all the stuff on it and the price i paid for it, it was worth every cent! Manufacturer Support: What support? Don't need any. The Wow Factor: You know you want one. Overall: Overall, this is an amazing guitar. If it was good enough for Randy Rhoads (even though he didn't live to see it's production), it's good enough for anyone.

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"You're Not Worthy!" submitted August 9, 2007

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Musical Background: Hobbyist

Music Style: Rock, Metal, Punk, Alternative

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Sound: This guitar sounds great. I play it through a Digitech RP-80 on a small practice amp and it sounds like Randy Rhoads is right there with me. I'm sure plugged into a better amp would only make it sound even sweeter. Feature: Volume control for each pick up. Tone control and an easy to use pickup selector. Even a Metallica fan could figure this guitar out. Ease of Use: The neck makes this a great guitar. The Floyd Rose takes a little getting used to. It took me a while to set the guitar up (action, intonation, neck relief), but once you get it set up and locked down IT STAYS IN TUNE. Any tuning can be tweaked through the tremolo, but I rarely find it necessary. Word of caution... If you like to use different tunings (ie Drop etc.) I think that it would be hard to do with this guitar without unlocking the nut lock. Quality: Come on. It's a Jackson. Yeah I know that this one is made in Japan. So is my Lexus! Value: Like others have said. This is as close as you are going to get to an RR1 for under $1000.00 For the extra grand you could change pickups and put a Schaller Floyd Rose on it, but I don't think anyone would hear the difference. Manufacturer Support: I can only guess since I haven't needed any. The Wow Factor: I have the Crimson Swirl finish and it is breathtaking. To be honest, even though I am a huge Randy Rhoads fan, it takes a certain personality to pull off playing a V style guitar, and I ain't it. And for sitting down and practicing it is less than comfortable. But for shredding onstage infront of 10,000 people, you will not find a sexier machine (except an RR1). Overall: I will probably buy a Jackson Dinky to practice with, as I love the neck on these guitars. I don't need a 24 fret guitar (and honestly very few people can really pull that off), but for some it like the Marshall stack that goes to 11. This guitar has 22 Jumbo frets and it works well for me.

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"the best jackson you could buy for the price!" submitted November 20, 2008

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Musical Background: active musician

Music Style: metal punk rock and blues

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Sound: thesound quality is amazing and it needs a little adjusting before you can super shred but yeah. the sounds is very awesome when it comes to metal, and it's way better than the xiphos! my friend has one and i was like lets kick it up and holy crap i thought rite! but this thing records awesome and sounds great on it! Feature: haha i love the tremelo so far it has outlasted a xiphos tremelo but i would stillay go buy a schaller trem! Ease of Use: everything is easy to use and pretty basic and still sounds amazing! Quality: i don't quite know yet but it's still rockin nothing wrong with it! it's still perfect out of the box! Value: oh yeah it's deffinitly worth the price so if your thinking about think no more and buy! i have no regrets! Manufacturer Support: didn't have to call yet! The Wow Factor: i had an eye gazim looking at it! lol Overall: i think as long as i own it even in ten years it will still be nice to have!

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"Born to be shredded" submitted December 9, 2008

By a customer from stud.usv.ro

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Music Style: Mostly Country,Blues inspired Metal and also some Heavy, Trash and Speed Metal

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Sound: I am a hudge fan of Dimebag Darrel's crunchy razor-sharp sound and this guitar together with a proper amp (tube amp ofcourse) and effects (analogs, not the digital bull***t) really comes close to that sound. I'm not sure yet if I will change the JB pickup that comes with it with an SH-13 dimebucker because it really sounds great as it is. Overall the RR3 has a great sound for it's price. Feature: When I got it from the store it was tuned in standard E, yet I wanted thicker strings on it for lower tunning and it was a bit of work setting up the tension of the coils holding the floyd rose so it would sit up straight.It comes with 3 coils, 2 installed and 1 in the box next to the guitar. Ease of Use: It is a bit of a "challenge" to play it sitting down yet I don't think anyone even looks at this guitar thinking that they would want to sit down with it. The neck is a bit thicker than my other guitar (an Ibanez GRX70 BK) yet I got used to it pretty quick. Quality: My model is a RR3 BK, simple black , i just like it that way, unless you want to impress your friends with looks rather than music it won't sound any better if you pay extra money for an RR3 with artworks and/or designs on it. If the strings a locked in you can bend the strings like hell, push or pull on the floyd rose (either way if u set it up right) like crazy and even smash in the bridge with your fist and IT WON'T GO OUT OF TUNE (belive me i've tryed it) wich is why I'll give it a 10 at this section. Value: It's a damn valuable guitar for it's price. It's the next best thing to an expensive RR1. Manufacturer Support: Never did and I hope I'll never have to. The Wow Factor: I bought it without even ever touching it or any similar model before. It was a risk but now i'm glad I have it. And hell-yeah I like going on-stage with it. Also it has that "guitar-hero" looks that always makes you want to shred the s**t out of it. Overall: It looks great, it sounds great, and when it comes to playing ...it plays great.

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Jackson RR3 Randy Rhoads Customer Review submitted May 17, 2009

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Musical Background: hobbyist

Music Style: Rock, Metal

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Sound: The sound itself is great! But, the thing is, sometimes the pick ups don't pick up the sound as well as some other guitars that i tried out before(then again, it could be the speaker itself). Feature: All the features are awsome- especially the string locks, because it keeps the guitar in tune! But, tuning the guitar is a lot of work, especially when tuning to a different key like drop D or drop C. So, unfortunatly, you have to stay in one key (unless you want to waste an hour changing keys.) Ease of Use: Easy to play, easy to use. The only problem is trying to play while sitting down, but that you just have to get used to. Quality: Everything is great! Be careful not to go too crazy playing it though... you can break a hole in the wall if you swing it around too much- especially at the ends of the guitar. Value: Its awsome. period. Definatley worth your money. Manufacturer Support: I only had one or two problems with the floyd rose bridge, but it wasn't much to fix it. everything is in good shape! As for the company, they were all pretty friendly, and they got what i needed. this is the first time i looked into jackson guitars, and i gotta say... im impressed. The Wow Factor: This thing is a sexy beast! Overall: Very satisfactory. Not many problems. Its deffinatly worth your money.

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"Great deal, Great Guitar and Great Service, Thanks......." submitted July 24, 2011

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Musical Background: Active Musician

Music Style: Metal

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Sound: I bought this guitar as a return product for a reduced price. It was in new condition. This is my first Jackson Guitar and it plays great, sounds and looks great . These guitars are not for everybody and there is a learning curve to tuning it but so what. I will take it into the shop within a year to have it re-strung and set up. The point is I am glad I could just plug it in and play it right out of the box with-out needing any adjustments.............Great Deal............ Feature: Tremelo bas and tuning system. Ease of Use: Very to use and play. Quality: With the Jackson case you could go to war on the road with it. Value: Yes.... Manufacturer Support: These Jackson Guitars are special guitars and if and when I need assistance I am certain I can get quick help. The Wow Factor: Chick Magnet. Overall: You never know but If I did get rid of this one, I would get another Jackosn.

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"Quality guitar" submitted July 19, 2009

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Musical Background: Hobbyist

Music Style: Metal

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Sound: The sound on this guitar is great, sounds wonderful while soloing. But if i had to complain it would be that if your doin that "metal" palm muted E string picking, it sounds to dull and not heavy like on EMGs. Feature: Trems great, pickups good, looks cool. Ease of Use: Kinda hard to play sitting down but besides that its great. Quality: It came great, no dents or anything. Put together entremely well. Value: It's great guitar, you could prolly get something pretty similar though for half the price(ibanez rg). Manufacturer Support: Never had to deal with them; which is a good thing. The Wow Factor: Its beautiful, just look at it. Overall: Great guitar, i think its just a little overpriced could be $150 cheaper. Besides that though, everythings great.

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"just rename it RR1" submitted April 13, 2009

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Musical Background: Active Musician and lead guitarist for band

Music Style: All types of Metal,Rock,

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Sound: The Sound of this guitar is one of the best I've ever heard! It has great sound output. Even on the 22 fret bending as high as I could Nearly breaking the string the SD held up great. If Your into any type of metal or rock this is the guitar for you. I put mine through a Line 6 Spider III Practice amp and get great quality sound. I recommend to switch out the SD pickups and slap in some 81/85 EMG's. They have never let me down and add that extra metal to your tone. Feature: The double locking trem is a awesome feature on this guitar. It holds up to bends that go down to the abyss and to the heavens. Its neck was thicker than my Ibanez and I actually like it better. The Knobs are awesome cause you can control your volume for each individual pickup. the pickup selector is my favorite part of the guitar. Its very durable and is easier to access than the one on my Ibanez RG. Ease of Use: The fretboard is amazingly smooth! Everything was easy to access. Quality: The Japanese take great pride in their work. Everything was in perfect shape and form. Not one defect did I notice. Great sound and durability.It is definitely a guitar that will last a very long time. You can see why Randy Rhoads loved Jackson and this style of guitar. Value: 650 dollars?? Are you kidding? Manufacturer Support: Haven't had to call yet The Wow Factor: Your basically are getting an RR1. Overall: This is the best guitar Ive ever played and if your looking for a sexy but yet godly guitar, this is the one for you.

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"RR3 doing us justice." submitted November 2, 2008

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Musical Background: Active Musician

Music Style: Classic Rock, 80s Metal, Blues, Prog Metal

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Sound: Solid sound. Plays fantastically under wah combos and you can even get some wicked Tom Morello sounds out of it (scratching). No buzz at all. Feature: Allen wrench, whammy bar... something else as goodies. Floyd Rose, quite nice. Awesome SD pups. Ease of Use: First off, have fun sitting with this beast, it's really not to comfortable in that area. With jumbo frets and a thinner neck you can really shred on this beast. Getting used to hitting harmonics and such on this fretboard is a little odd, but overall this guitar is amazing. Quality: My RR3 came with come excess wood at the end of the fretboard from a miss cut or some deal. The absolutely gorgeous finish easily makes up for the wood piece. I'd have preferred a different colored wood for the neck, but o well. Seriously though, who doesn't want an RR-V? Value: For 650, what I paid, this thing is a steal. The SDs being legit makes this guitar well worth the cash. Manufacturer Support: Not yet. The Wow Factor: Nothing but positives on the finish and sound. I'd sex it up.

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"The greatest guitar ever made" submitted April 16, 2007

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Musical Background: actice musician, metal band lead guitarist

Music Style: Metal

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Sound: the sounds u get from this guitar and much like metallica, loads of distortion from the awesome pickups. the bridge pick up is very high wich gives it allot of tone treble and distortion, the neck pickup is low and is great for acoustic or bassy playing. Feature: great features, volume for both pickups which gives u control of the perfect tone when u have the pickup selector in the middle, master tone, and 3 way pickup selector, the only thing i wish it had was a toggle. Ease of Use: easy to use, simple set the controls to what u desire and play, tuning is no problem just unlock the nut. the floyd rose never sets the strings out of tune. Quality: great paint great knobs, metal, the floyd rose is pretty tight except for if u really wham it down loosens the whammy bar holder in which i had to take the bridge off to retighten it, but that was my fault, its not the bridges problem. Value: great, awesome value for what u receive, im still puzzled in what the difference from this one to the rr1 is. Manufacturer Support: havnt needed any The Wow Factor: everybody says this is a sexy guitar, everyone loves it, it sounds beautifull and looks great. I LOVE IT AND I KNOW U WILL TOO Overall: overall, this is a remarkable guitar it DEFINES metal and beauty and also for a VERY GOOD price 10/10 no questions asked

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"Crazy Guitar" submitted January 24, 2009

By a customer from frontiernet.net

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Musical Background: Hobbyist, Active Musician

Music Style: rock, 80's rock

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Sound: The Seymor Duncans make it sound great. The clean sounds isn't as good though. Feature: I give the features section a 10/10 because of the Floyd Rose Licensed tremolo. I stays in tune, even when you really wham the bar down. Ease of Use: It is easy to use even while sitting down if you know how to hold it. When you stand up and play it sags down. It isn't a big problem though. Quality: The guitar is made very well. Be careful of the longest wing, it will ding up quick. I think it will last a long time. The finish is perfect. I got the crimson swirl color and it is awesome. Value: It is worth the price. The Wow Factor: The looks are awesome. The finish, shape, feel, everything. I think out of the black, Eerie Dess Swirl, Transparent Red and Blue, and crimson swirl colors, the crimson swirl is the best looking. Overall: Overall this guitar is awesome. If it was stolen I would get another one. If it was lost I would look until I find it. I like the Floyd Rose and the color best. I just got it 2 days ago and its awesome! I recommend it!

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"Not as Metal as it Supposed to be." submitted March 17, 2007

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Musical Background: Active Musician

Music Style: Metal

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Sound: You have 2 pickups fighting each other one for metal and the other for jazz just makes a weird growl sound, cannot palm mute whatsoever. Feature: Locking trem. obviously works good except for the fact that when you do a pinch harmonic or harmonic squel and use the trem. it cancels them out. Ease of Use: Not easy to get a great sound unless you have your amp perfect and an expensive one at that. Quality: Built good not many problems that I've seen or heard of. Value: Paying for a tremelo and pretty paint. Manufacturer Support: Haven't had to use it. The Wow Factor: Nice paint job but when you play the neck and head sags down making it hard to play. Overall: Not much to it, hard to get good sound have to hold it just right for comfort and cannot sit to play with the V but it's a Jackson so overall it will be to your liking.

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