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{{Infobox Guitar model
{{Infobox Guitar model
|title=Jackson Rhoads
|title=Jackson Rhoads
|image=Rhoads 3.JPG
|image=Rhoads 3.JPG
|caption= Jackson Rhoads Concorde Prototype w/Vintage Tremolo|
|caption= Jackson Rhoads Concorde prototype with vintage tremolo
|manufacturer=[[Jackson Guitars]]
|manufacturer=[[Jackson Guitars]]
|period=1981–present
|period=1981–present
|bodytype=Solid
|bodytype=Solid
|necktype=Neck-thru and bolt-on
|necktype=Neck-through and bolt-on
|woodbody=Various, often alder
|woodbody=Various, often alder
|woodneck=Various, often maple
|woodneck=Various, often maple
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=== The Concorde ===
=== The Concorde ===
Randy Rhoads' first Jackson prototype was the white, pinstriped, asymmetrical [[Gibson Flying V|Flying V]]-inspired model built by [[Grover Jackson]], Tim Wilson, and Mike Shannon of Charvel Guitars.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.themusiczoo.com/product/3547/Jackson-Custom-Shop-Randy-Rhoads-Limited-Tribute-Concorde-Relic/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=February 8, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120311004838/http://www.themusiczoo.com/product/3547/Jackson-Custom-Shop-Randy-Rhoads-Limited-Tribute-Concorde-Relic/ |archivedate=March 11, 2012 }}</ref>
Randy Rhoads' first Jackson prototype was the white, pinstriped, asymmetrical [[Gibson Flying V|Flying V]]-inspired model built by [[Grover Jackson]], Tim Wilson, and Mike Shannon of Charvel Guitars.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.themusiczoo.com/product/3547/Jackson-Custom-Shop-Randy-Rhoads-Limited-Tribute-Concorde-Relic/ |title=Buy Jackson Custom Shop Randy Rhoads Limited Tribute Concorde Relic &#124; Jackson Electric Guitars &#124; the Music Zoo &#124; RT333 |accessdate=February 8, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120311004838/http://www.themusiczoo.com/product/3547/Jackson-Custom-Shop-Randy-Rhoads-Limited-Tribute-Concorde-Relic/ |archivedate=March 11, 2012 }}</ref>


The guitar featured a maple neck and body (neck through body), ebony fretboard, medium frets, [[Fender Stratocaster|Stratocaster]] style tremolo, and [[Seymour Duncan]] pickups. The prototype was the first from the Charvel works to be labeled with Jackson's name.
The guitar featured a maple neck and body (neck through body), ebony fretboard, medium frets, [[Fender Stratocaster|Stratocaster]] style tremolo, and [[Seymour Duncan]] pickups. The prototype was the first from the Charvel works to be labeled with Jackson's name.


The guitar was originally slated to be called ''The Original SIN'', but Randy nicknamed it ''Concorde''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.guitarworld.com/article/randy_rhoads_flight_of_the_concordes |title=Archived copy |accessdate=October 20, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101006234755/http://www.guitarworld.com/article/randy_rhoads_flight_of_the_concordes |archivedate=October 6, 2010 }}</ref> after the [[Concorde|sleek, white supersonic aircraft]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.jacksonguitars.com/blog/?tag=randy-rhoads |title=Archived copy |access-date=February 8, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628191540/http://www.jacksonguitars.com/blog/?tag=randy-rhoads |archive-date=June 28, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
The guitar was originally slated to be called ''The Original SIN'', but Randy nicknamed it ''Concorde''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.guitarworld.com/article/randy_rhoads_flight_of_the_concordes |title=Randy Rhoads: Flight of the Concordes - Guitar World |accessdate=October 20, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101006234755/http://www.guitarworld.com/article/randy_rhoads_flight_of_the_concordes |archivedate=October 6, 2010 }}</ref> after the [[Concorde|sleek, white supersonic aircraft]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.jacksonguitars.com/blog/?tag=randy-rhoads |title=Jackson® Guitars : The Bloodline |access-date=February 8, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628191540/http://www.jacksonguitars.com/blog/?tag=randy-rhoads |archive-date=June 28, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


=== The second Rhoads prototype ===
=== The second Rhoads prototype ===
Randy re-designed the next prototype because he felt the shape of the 'Concorde' was not distinctive enough from the traditional Flying V. His solution was to elongate the top 'horn' of the instrument such that the body bore more resemblance to a shark's fin.
Randy re-designed the next prototype because he felt the shape of the ''Concorde'' was not distinctive enough from the traditional Flying V. His solution was to elongate the top "horn" of the instrument such that the body bore more resemblance to a shark's fin.


The second prototype featured the revised body shape, was black with a gold pickguard, and fixed tailpiece with strings anchored in the body. This guitar featured [[Grover Musical Products, Inc.|Grover]] [[Machine head|locking tuners]] and Seymour Duncan humbucking pickups (TB-4 bridge and a SH-2 neck).
The second prototype featured the revised body shape, was black with a gold pickguard, and fixed tailpiece with strings anchored in the body. This guitar featured [[Grover Musical Products, Inc.|Grover]] [[Machine head|locking tuners]] and Seymour Duncan humbucking pickups (TB-4 bridge and a SH-2 neck).


=== Further prototypes ===
=== Further prototypes ===
Two more prototypes were commissioned (which makes them four in total), another string through body example (later accidentally sold at NAMM). This one was white with gold hardware and reversed shark fin inlays. And, another black and brass tremolo model with reversed shark fin inlays. This fourth prototype is what is displayed in the photo. Rhoads died in a plane crash in March 1982, before these two guitars were completed, and before he could give Grover any feedback. These revised prototypes would become the first guitars sold to the public under the [[Jackson Guitars]] brand name.
Two more string through body prototypes were commissioned (making four in total). One (later accidentally sold at the [[NAMM Show]]) was white with gold hardware and reversed shark fin inlays, and the other was black with brass hardware and reversed shark fin inlays. This fourth prototype is pictured in the photo. Rhoads died in a plane crash in March 1982, before these two guitars were completed and before he could give Grover any feedback. These revised prototypes would become the first guitars sold to the public under the [[Jackson Guitars]] brand name.

The ensuing popularity of Randy Rhoads and the Rhoads model helped put Jackson's name on the map.{{Citation needed|date=May 2015}}


== Notable users ==
== Notable users ==
[[Vinnie Vincent]], formerly of Kiss, was the first professional guitarist to be offered an early Rhoads guitar by Jackson after Rhoads' death, which Vincent used on the Kiss [[Creatures of the Night]] and [[Lick It Up]] tours from 1982 until 1984. Following Vincent's departure from Kiss, he modified the Rhoads V design by adding a second V at a slight rotation to the first such that it mimics a shadow. Jackson made at least 3 of these Vincent modified Rhoads Vs from 1985 to 1988 for Vincent, and about 25 others were custom ordered and sold. The design would later be copied by [[Kiesel Guitars|Carvin]], [[Ibanez]], [[Washburn Guitars]], as well as to numerous boutique brands, all with Vinnie Vincent's cooperation.
[[Vinnie Vincent]], formerly of Kiss, was the first professional guitarist to be offered an early Rhoads guitar by Jackson after Rhoads' death, which Vincent used on the Kiss [[Creatures of the Night]] and [[Lick It Up]] tours from 1982 until 1984. Following Vincent's departure from Kiss, he modified the Rhoads V design by adding a second V at a slight rotation to the first such that it mimics a shadow. Jackson made at least 3 of these Vincent modified Rhoads Vs from 1985 to 1988 for Vincent, and about 25 others were custom ordered and sold. The design would later be copied by [[Kiesel Guitars|Carvin]], [[Ibanez]], [[Washburn Guitars]], as well as to numerous boutique brands, all with Vinnie Vincent's cooperation.


In 2001, guitarists [[Alexi Laiho]] and [[Roope Latvala]] (of [[Children of Bodom]] and [[Sinergy]]) had their own custom Rhoads, which featured alder bodies, neck-thru construction, 24 frets, ebony fretboard, white binding, and gold hardware including an original Floyd Rose tremolo bridge. The electronics were the Jackson J-50BC pickup with JE-1000 preamp. The model was called the Jackson Rhoads L/L (L/L for Latvala/Laiho). There were several different finishes, notably Laiho's which was black w/yellow bevels and gold hardware, and Latvala's main Rhoads was black with inverted cross inlays. Jackson released a limited number of the RR24 in the popular black finish with yellow highlights.
In 2001, guitarists [[Alexi Laiho]] and [[Roope Latvala]] (of [[Children of Bodom]] and [[Sinergy]]) had their own custom Rhoads, which featured alder bodies, [[Neck-through-body construction|neck-through construction]], 24 frets, ebony fretboard, white binding, and gold hardware including an original Floyd Rose tremolo bridge. The electronics were the Jackson J-50BC pickup with JE-1000 preamp. The model was called the Jackson Rhoads L/L (for Latvala/Laiho). There were several different finishes, notably Laiho's which was black with yellow bevels and gold hardware, and Latvala's main Rhoads was black with inverted cross inlays. Jackson released a limited number of the RR24 in the popular black finish with yellow highlights.

;Other noted users include: <!-- alphabetical by last name -->

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* [[Mikael Åkerfeldt]] of [[Opeth]]
* David G. Alvarez of [[Angelus Apatrida]]
* [[Christian Andreu]] of [[Gojira (band)|Gojira]]
* Ashmedi of [[Melechesh]]
* [[Corey Beaulieu]] of [[Trivium (band)|Trivium]]
* [[Matt Bellamy]] of [[Muse (band)|Muse]] <!-- used for one show to play ''Stockholm Syndrome'' before throwing it into the crowd -->
* Kevin Bond of [[Superjoint Ritual]]
* [[Wes Borland]] of [[Limp Bizkit]]
* [[Phil Campbell (musician)|Phil Campbell]] of [[Motörhead]]
* [[Robbin Crosby]] of [[Ratt]] – more commonly associated with the Double Rhoads and King V
* [[Phil Demmel]] of [[Machine Head (band)|Machine Head]]
* Matt Drake of [[Evile]]
* [[Oscar Dronjak]] of [[HammerFall]]
* [[Marty Friedman]] of [[Megadeth]] – more commonly associated with the [[Jackson Kelly (guitar)|Jackson Kelly]]
* [[Galder]] of [[Old Man's Child]] and [[Dimmu Borgir]]
* [[Enrik Garcia]] of [[Dark Moor]]
* Andrés Giménez of [[De La Tierra]] and [[A.N.I.M.A.L.]]
* [[Hamish Glencross]] of [[My Dying Bride]]
* [[Jason Gobel]] of [[Cynic (band)|Cynic]]
* Jadran "Conan" Gonzalez of [[Exmortus]]
* Markus Vanhala of [[Omnium Gatherum]] and [[Insomnium]]
* [[Kirk Hammett]] of [[Metallica]]
* Oli Herbert of [[All That Remains (band)|All That Remains]]
* [[Chris Holmes (musician)|Chris Holmes]] of [[W.A.S.P. (band)|W.A.S.P.]] – The L/L model and the RR24 were based on his custom design.
* [[Scott Ian]] of [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]] and [[Stormtroopers of Death|Stormtroopers Of Death]]
* Guillermo Izquierdo of [[Angelus Apatrida]]
* [[The Great Kat]]
* [[Andreas Kisser]] of [[Sepultura]]
* [[Alexi Laiho]] of [[Children of Bodom]]
* [[Roope Latvala]] of [[Children of Bodom]] and [[Stone (band)|Stone]]
* [[Peter Lindgren (musician)|Peter Lindgren]] of [[Opeth]]
* [[Daron Malakian]] of [[System of a Down]]
* Mark Morton of [[Lamb of God (band)|Lamb of God]] – More commonly associated with his signature Jackson Dominion.
* [[Christian Münzner]] of [[Obscura (band)|Obscura]] and Alkaloid
* [[Pat O'Brien (guitarist)|Pat O'Brien]] of [[Cannibal Corpse]]
* [[Mille Petrozza]] of [[Kreator]]
* [[Kristian Ranta]] of [[Norther]]
* [[Randy Rhoads]] of [[Ozzy Osbourne]] and [[Quiet Riot]]
* [[Samoth]] of [[Emperor (band)|Emperor]] and [[Zyklon]]
* [[Silenoz]] of [[Dimmu Borgir]]
* [[Adrian Smith]] of [[Iron Maiden]] – more commonly associated with the strat-shaped Jackson Adrian Smith Signature.
* [[Dan Spitz]] of [[Anthrax (American band)|Anthrax]] – his signature model was a "miniature" version of the Rhoads.
* Nigel ''"Nig"'' Swanson of [[The Exploited]]
* [[Michael Sweet]] of [[Stryper]]
* [[Sam Totman]] of [[DragonForce]]
* [[Matthew Tuck]] of [[Bullet for My Valentine]] – Jackson Matt Tuck Signature Series Rhoads.
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== Models ==
== Models ==
[[File:Jackson rr shape.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Basic shape of the Rhoads V]]
[[File:Jackson rr shape.svg|thumb|upright=0.7|Basic shape of the Rhoads V]]

Jackson currently has 12 different Rhoads models in production. Previous models included the aluminum bodied 'Roswell Rhoads' with [[crop circle]] inlays.
Jackson currently has 12 different Rhoads models in production. Previous models included the aluminum bodied 'Roswell Rhoads' with [[crop circle]] inlays.


=== USA Select Series ===
=== USA Select Series ===
[[File:Jackson Randy Rhoads JS20-1.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Jackson RR1 model.]]
[[File:Jackson Randy Rhoads JS20-1.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Jackson RR1 model]]
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The basic model in the USA Select Series is the RR1. The RR1 is made of alder with a maple [[neck-thru]] design neck. The ebony fretboard has 22 jumbo frets. The RR1 is equipped with two [[Seymour Duncan]] [[humbucker]]s and a [[Floyd Rose]] original 2 point double locking tremolo at the bridge. The RR1 has four variations:


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The basic model in the USA Select Series is the RR1. The RR1 is made of alder with a maple neck-through design neck. The ebony fretboard has 22 jumbo frets. The RR1 is equipped with two [[Seymour Duncan]] [[humbucker]]s and a [[Floyd Rose]] original 2 point double locking tremolo at the bridge. The RR1 has four variations:
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*RR1: The standard Rhoads USA made guitar

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*RR1T: The RR1 with an adjustable string-through-body bridge
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*RR1: the standard Rhoads USA made guitar
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*RR1 Left-Handed: Left Handed version of the RR1
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*RR1T: the RR1 with an adjustable string-through-body bridge
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*RR1T Left-Handed: Left Handed version of the RR1T
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*RR1 Left-Handed: left-handed version of the RR1
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*RR2: Bolt on neck, USA made, Jackson JT580LP bridge, pickup Kent Armstrong JJB-0 bridge, JP-11 neck. (produced 1996–1997)
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*RR1T Left-Handed: left-handed version of the RR1T
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*RR2: bolt-on neck, USA made, Jackson JT580LP bridge, pickup Kent Armstrong JJB-0 bridge, JP-11 neck (produced 1996–1997)


=== Pro Series ===
=== Pro Series ===
The Pro series is the mid-market Rhoads series. RR3, RR5, RR5FR, RR24, and RR24M were made in Japan. Newer models are made in Indonesia.
The Pro series is the mid-market Rhoads series. RR3, RR5, RR5FR, RR24, and RR24M were made in Japan. Newer models are made in Indonesia.

*RR3: RR3 has an alder body and a bolt-on maple neck with 22 jumbo frets on a rosewood fretboard. This model has [[Seymour Duncan]] [[humbucker]]s in neck and bridge, and a [[Floyd Rose]] Licensed Jackson low-profile double-locking tremolo. During 2007, a limited run of 100 were made in ivory (white) with black pinstripes, similar to the finish found on RR5 in ivory. The limited run of RR3 features Duncan Designed humbuckers and String-thru body. Indonesian RR3 models from 2016 onwards have a neck-thru construction and 1000-series Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo.
*RR3: RR3 has an alder body and a [[Bolt-on neck|bolt-on]] maple neck with 22 jumbo frets on a rosewood fretboard. This model has [[Seymour Duncan]] [[humbucker]]s in neck and bridge, and a [[Floyd Rose]] Licensed Jackson low-profile double-locking tremolo. During 2007, a limited run of 100 were made in ivory (white) with black pinstripes, similar to the finish found on RR5 in ivory. The limited run of RR3 features Duncan-designed humbuckers and string-through body. Indonesian RR3 models from 2016 onwards have a neck-through construction and 1000-series Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo.
*RR5: RR5 has a maple thru-body neck with alder wings and rosewood fretboard. The main difference between RR5 and RR3 is a neck-thru and a fixed bridge for RR5 vs a bolt-on neck and a floating bridge for RR3. RR5 also features gold hardware, Seymour Duncan TB4 & SH4 humbucker pickups, and a String-thru body. RR5 production years: 2000-2012 japan (six digit serial stamped on last fret YYXXXX ex. 07XXXX=2007).
*RR5: RR5 has a maple through-body neck with alder wings and rosewood fretboard. The main difference between RR5 and RR3 is a neck-through and a fixed bridge for RR5 vs a bolt-on neck and a floating bridge for RR3. RR5 also features gold hardware, Seymour Duncan TB4 and SH4 humbucker pickups, and a string-through body. RR5 production years: 2000-2012 Japan (six digit serial stamped on last fret YYXXXX ex. 07XXXX=2007).
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*RR5FR: RR5FR is mostly the same as RR5 except it has a Floyd Rose FRT-O2000 tremolo bridge, black hardware (as opposed to gold), and is available in black, ivory, and pink pearl finishes.
*RR5FR: RR5FR is mostly the same as RR5 except it has a Floyd Rose FRT-O2000 tremolo bridge, black hardware (as opposed to gold), and is available in black, ivory, and pink pearl finishes.
*RR24 (discontinued): RR24 has an alder body and a maple neck with an ebony fretboard. This model differs from RR3 and RR5 in that it is a 24 fret guitar. It has a neck-thru body construction and Original Floyd Rose tremolo. This model is fitted with only one pickup ([[EMG 81]]) in the bridge position and a single volume control. This model is also available in custom colors.
*RR24 (discontinued): RR24 has an alder body and a maple neck with an ebony fretboard. This model differs from RR3 and RR5 in that it is a 24-fret guitar. It has a neck-through body construction and original Floyd Rose tremolo. This model is fitted with only one pickup ([[EMG 81]]) in the bridge position and a single volume control. This model is also available in custom colors.
*RR24M (discontinued): RR24M is mostly the same as RR24, but it has a maple fretboard as opposed to the traditional ebony fretboard
*RR24M (discontinued): RR24M is mostly the same as RR24, but it has a maple fretboard as opposed to the traditional ebony fretboard.
*RRMG: RRMG has an ebony fretboard on a maple neck, 22 jumbo frets, a Jackson speed neck, a Floyd Rose® Special Double Locking 2-Point Tremolo, an [[EMG 81]] and an [[EMG 89]]. The pickups are direct mounted.
*RRMG: RRMG has an ebony fretboard on a maple neck, 22 jumbo frets, a Jackson speed neck, a Floyd Rose® special double locking 2-point tremolo, an [[EMG 81]] and an [[EMG 89]]. The pickups are direct mounted.
*RRTMG: RRTMG is mostly the same as RRMG except it has a String-thru body (no Floyd Rose tremolo). T stands for "Thru" models.
*RRTMG: RRTMG is mostly the same as RRMG except it has a string-through body (no Floyd Rose tremolo). T stands for "through" models.
*RRT-3:(2014)
*RRT-3: (2014)
*RRT-5:(2014)
*RRT-5: (2014)


=== Pro Series Artist Signature ===
=== Pro Series Artist Signature ===
*Kevin Bond Signature (discontinued): This model has a mahogany [[Neck-through|neck-thru]] body and 22 jumbo frets. It is fitted with a [[Seymour Duncan]] "[[Tony Iommi|Iommi]]" humbucker, and adjustable string-through-body [[Schaller Electronic GmbH|Schaller]] fine-tuning tailpiece. The [[Jackson Guitars|Jackson]] logo is blood red.
*Kevin Bond Signature (discontinued): This model has a mahogany [[neck-through]] body and 22 jumbo frets. It is fitted with a [[Seymour Duncan]] "[[Tony Iommi|Iommi]]" humbucker, and adjustable string-through-body [[Schaller Electronic GmbH|Schaller]] fine-tuning tailpiece. The [[Jackson Guitars|Jackson]] logo is blood red.
*[[Matthew Tuck|Matt Tuck]] Signature (discontinued): This model has an alder [[Neck-through|neck-thru]] body and maple neck (with scarf joint head stock), and 22 jumbo frets. It is fitted with an [[EMG, Inc.|EMG]] 81 humbucker at the bridge, and [[EMG, Inc.|EMG]] 85 humbucker at the neck. The bridge is a JT390 adjustable string-through-body type with Sperzel locking die-cast tuners. This is the only current model with a reversed headstock.
*[[Matthew Tuck|Matt Tuck]] Signature (discontinued): This model has an alder neck-through body and maple neck (with scarf joint head stock), and 22 jumbo frets. It is fitted with an [[EMG, Inc.|EMG]] 81 humbucker at the bridge, and EMG 85 humbucker at the neck. The bridge is a JT390 adjustable string-through-body type with Sperzel locking die-cast tuners. This is the only current model with a reversed headstock.


=== X Series ===
=== X Series ===
The X series RX10D has an alder body with a maple bolt-on neck. The Rosewood fingerboard has 22 frets, and pickups are both [[Seymour Duncan]] Designed [[humbucker]]s. The bridge is a Jackson double locking tremolo unit.
The X series RX10D has an alder body with a maple bolt-on neck. The Rosewood fingerboard has 22 frets, and pickups are both [[Seymour Duncan]]-designed [[humbucker]]s. The bridge is a Jackson double locking tremolo unit.


The Jackson X Series also offers the Jackson RRXT. It has a basswood body with a Through-Body Maple Speed Neck with Tilt-Back Scarf. Pickups: Duncan Designed™ HB-102B Humbucking Bridge Pickup and Duncan Designed™ HB-102N Humbucking Neck Pickup .
The Jackson X Series also offers the Jackson RRXT. It has a basswood body with a through-body maple speed neck with tilt-back scarf. Pickups: Duncan-designed HB-102B humbucking bridge pickup and Duncan-designed HB-102N humbucking neck pickup.


In 2012, [[Jackson Guitars|Jackson]] released the RRXMG.
Recently (2012) [[Jackson Guitars|Jackson]] released a new type of Rhoads. The RRXMG. This guitar held the original Rhoads shape and was rumoured that it was a replacement for the RR24. It has 2 colour choices. Black or white with black pinstripes. The guitar is built from [[Tilia|basswood]], [[maple]] and with 24 XJ (jumbo)frets on a Rosewood fingerboard. It has 2 EMG pickups: An EMG 81 and an EMG 85.


=== JS Series ===
=== JS Series ===
The JS30RR is from the entry level group that is made in India. The body is Indian cedro and has a bolt-on maple neck. It is fitted with two Jackson pickups and an adjustable string-through-body bridge, and the rosewood fretboard has 24 frets. This model was available with a Floyd Rose tremolo as the JS35RR, but was discontinued in 2000. The current JS series offering is the JS32T Rhoads. It's similar to the original JS30RR, with the addition of shark fin inlays on the fretboard. it also had the JS35RR which was an upgraded version of the standard JS30RR
The JS30RR is from the entry level group that is made in India. The body is Indian cedro and has a bolt-on maple neck. It is fitted with two Jackson pickups and an adjustable string-through-body bridge, and the rosewood fretboard has 24 frets. This model was available with a Floyd Rose tremolo as the JS35RR, but was discontinued in 2000. The current JS series offering is the JS32T Rhoads. It's similar to the original JS30RR, with the addition of shark fin inlays on the fretboard. it also had the JS35RR which was an upgraded version of the standard JS30RR.


== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 06:26, 19 December 2024

Jackson Rhoads
Jackson Rhoads Concorde prototype with vintage tremolo
ManufacturerJackson Guitars
Period1981–present
Construction
Body typeSolid
Neck jointNeck-through and bolt-on
Woods
BodyVarious, often alder
NeckVarious, often maple
FretboardVarious, often ebony
Hardware
BridgeFixed, Floyd Rose tremolo or tune-o-matic
Pickup(s)1 or 2 humbuckers
Colors available
Various, including custom finish graphics

The Jackson Rhoads is a model of electric guitar, originally commissioned by guitarist Randy Rhoads and produced by Jackson Guitars.

Origin

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The Concorde

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Randy Rhoads' first Jackson prototype was the white, pinstriped, asymmetrical Flying V-inspired model built by Grover Jackson, Tim Wilson, and Mike Shannon of Charvel Guitars.[1]

The guitar featured a maple neck and body (neck through body), ebony fretboard, medium frets, Stratocaster style tremolo, and Seymour Duncan pickups. The prototype was the first from the Charvel works to be labeled with Jackson's name.

The guitar was originally slated to be called The Original SIN, but Randy nicknamed it Concorde[2] after the sleek, white supersonic aircraft.[3]

The second Rhoads prototype

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Randy re-designed the next prototype because he felt the shape of the Concorde was not distinctive enough from the traditional Flying V. His solution was to elongate the top "horn" of the instrument such that the body bore more resemblance to a shark's fin.

The second prototype featured the revised body shape, was black with a gold pickguard, and fixed tailpiece with strings anchored in the body. This guitar featured Grover locking tuners and Seymour Duncan humbucking pickups (TB-4 bridge and a SH-2 neck).

Further prototypes

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Two more string through body prototypes were commissioned (making four in total). One (later accidentally sold at the NAMM Show) was white with gold hardware and reversed shark fin inlays, and the other was black with brass hardware and reversed shark fin inlays. This fourth prototype is pictured in the photo. Rhoads died in a plane crash in March 1982, before these two guitars were completed and before he could give Grover any feedback. These revised prototypes would become the first guitars sold to the public under the Jackson Guitars brand name.

Notable users

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Vinnie Vincent, formerly of Kiss, was the first professional guitarist to be offered an early Rhoads guitar by Jackson after Rhoads' death, which Vincent used on the Kiss Creatures of the Night and Lick It Up tours from 1982 until 1984. Following Vincent's departure from Kiss, he modified the Rhoads V design by adding a second V at a slight rotation to the first such that it mimics a shadow. Jackson made at least 3 of these Vincent modified Rhoads Vs from 1985 to 1988 for Vincent, and about 25 others were custom ordered and sold. The design would later be copied by Carvin, Ibanez, Washburn Guitars, as well as to numerous boutique brands, all with Vinnie Vincent's cooperation.

In 2001, guitarists Alexi Laiho and Roope Latvala (of Children of Bodom and Sinergy) had their own custom Rhoads, which featured alder bodies, neck-through construction, 24 frets, ebony fretboard, white binding, and gold hardware including an original Floyd Rose tremolo bridge. The electronics were the Jackson J-50BC pickup with JE-1000 preamp. The model was called the Jackson Rhoads L/L (for Latvala/Laiho). There were several different finishes, notably Laiho's which was black with yellow bevels and gold hardware, and Latvala's main Rhoads was black with inverted cross inlays. Jackson released a limited number of the RR24 in the popular black finish with yellow highlights.

Models

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Basic shape of the Rhoads V

Jackson currently has 12 different Rhoads models in production. Previous models included the aluminum bodied 'Roswell Rhoads' with crop circle inlays.

USA Select Series

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Jackson RR1 model

The basic model in the USA Select Series is the RR1. The RR1 is made of alder with a maple neck-through design neck. The ebony fretboard has 22 jumbo frets. The RR1 is equipped with two Seymour Duncan humbuckers and a Floyd Rose original 2 point double locking tremolo at the bridge. The RR1 has four variations:

  • RR1: the standard Rhoads USA made guitar
  • RR1T: the RR1 with an adjustable string-through-body bridge
  • RR1 Left-Handed: left-handed version of the RR1
  • RR1T Left-Handed: left-handed version of the RR1T
  • RR2: bolt-on neck, USA made, Jackson JT580LP bridge, pickup Kent Armstrong JJB-0 bridge, JP-11 neck (produced 1996–1997)

Pro Series

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The Pro series is the mid-market Rhoads series. RR3, RR5, RR5FR, RR24, and RR24M were made in Japan. Newer models are made in Indonesia.

  • RR3: RR3 has an alder body and a bolt-on maple neck with 22 jumbo frets on a rosewood fretboard. This model has Seymour Duncan humbuckers in neck and bridge, and a Floyd Rose Licensed Jackson low-profile double-locking tremolo. During 2007, a limited run of 100 were made in ivory (white) with black pinstripes, similar to the finish found on RR5 in ivory. The limited run of RR3 features Duncan-designed humbuckers and string-through body. Indonesian RR3 models from 2016 onwards have a neck-through construction and 1000-series Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo.
  • RR5: RR5 has a maple through-body neck with alder wings and rosewood fretboard. The main difference between RR5 and RR3 is a neck-through and a fixed bridge for RR5 vs a bolt-on neck and a floating bridge for RR3. RR5 also features gold hardware, Seymour Duncan TB4 and SH4 humbucker pickups, and a string-through body. RR5 production years: 2000-2012 Japan (six digit serial stamped on last fret YYXXXX ex. 07XXXX=2007).
  • RR5FR: RR5FR is mostly the same as RR5 except it has a Floyd Rose FRT-O2000 tremolo bridge, black hardware (as opposed to gold), and is available in black, ivory, and pink pearl finishes.
  • RR24 (discontinued): RR24 has an alder body and a maple neck with an ebony fretboard. This model differs from RR3 and RR5 in that it is a 24-fret guitar. It has a neck-through body construction and original Floyd Rose tremolo. This model is fitted with only one pickup (EMG 81) in the bridge position and a single volume control. This model is also available in custom colors.
  • RR24M (discontinued): RR24M is mostly the same as RR24, but it has a maple fretboard as opposed to the traditional ebony fretboard.
  • RRMG: RRMG has an ebony fretboard on a maple neck, 22 jumbo frets, a Jackson speed neck, a Floyd Rose® special double locking 2-point tremolo, an EMG 81 and an EMG 89. The pickups are direct mounted.
  • RRTMG: RRTMG is mostly the same as RRMG except it has a string-through body (no Floyd Rose tremolo). T stands for "through" models.
  • RRT-3: (2014)
  • RRT-5: (2014)

Pro Series Artist Signature

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  • Kevin Bond Signature (discontinued): This model has a mahogany neck-through body and 22 jumbo frets. It is fitted with a Seymour Duncan "Iommi" humbucker, and adjustable string-through-body Schaller fine-tuning tailpiece. The Jackson logo is blood red.
  • Matt Tuck Signature (discontinued): This model has an alder neck-through body and maple neck (with scarf joint head stock), and 22 jumbo frets. It is fitted with an EMG 81 humbucker at the bridge, and EMG 85 humbucker at the neck. The bridge is a JT390 adjustable string-through-body type with Sperzel locking die-cast tuners. This is the only current model with a reversed headstock.

X Series

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The X series RX10D has an alder body with a maple bolt-on neck. The Rosewood fingerboard has 22 frets, and pickups are both Seymour Duncan-designed humbuckers. The bridge is a Jackson double locking tremolo unit.

The Jackson X Series also offers the Jackson RRXT. It has a basswood body with a through-body maple speed neck with tilt-back scarf. Pickups: Duncan-designed HB-102B humbucking bridge pickup and Duncan-designed HB-102N humbucking neck pickup.

In 2012, Jackson released the RRXMG.

JS Series

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The JS30RR is from the entry level group that is made in India. The body is Indian cedro and has a bolt-on maple neck. It is fitted with two Jackson pickups and an adjustable string-through-body bridge, and the rosewood fretboard has 24 frets. This model was available with a Floyd Rose tremolo as the JS35RR, but was discontinued in 2000. The current JS series offering is the JS32T Rhoads. It's similar to the original JS30RR, with the addition of shark fin inlays on the fretboard. it also had the JS35RR which was an upgraded version of the standard JS30RR.

References

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  1. ^ "Buy Jackson Custom Shop Randy Rhoads Limited Tribute Concorde Relic | Jackson Electric Guitars | the Music Zoo | RT333". Archived from the original on March 11, 2012. Retrieved February 8, 2011.
  2. ^ "Randy Rhoads: Flight of the Concordes - Guitar World". Archived from the original on October 6, 2010. Retrieved October 20, 2012.
  3. ^ "Jackson® Guitars : The Bloodline". Archived from the original on June 28, 2011. Retrieved February 8, 2011.
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