89 Jackson Rhoads Custom RR Up Close and Specs

A quick peak at my custom 1989 Jackson Rhoads made in USA guitar. This guitar is all original except for the strap locks.

[@nine9whitepony526]

I could see that it was green the moment you opened the case. That is a sweet machine man, congratulations.

[@johnwick3269]

I'm so jealous all my of my gear was stolen a few years back the Jackson RR DINKY WAS ONE THE LAST GUITARS MY MOTHER GOT ME SOME JERK BROKE INTO MY HOUSE STOLE EVERYTHING BUT left my amps the police said sry all we can do is take a report I j just lost a pieace of my heart my mom got these for me he said well all we can do is take the report and let pawn shops in the area to keep a look out at least I had the serial numbers for everything wrote down but here I am 4 years later no guitar my passed 3 weeks before this happened this video made me cry literally love the content and your guitar bro you are the luckiest man in the world to have such a wonder and beautiful instrument

[@jed_shred_guitars]

Dang man I’m sorry to hear that.

[@johnwick3269]

@@jed_shred_guitars sucks big time with the prices of everything going up I'd be luck to afford a crap guitar smh but that Rhodes Jackson has the best tone in the world in my opinion and the fret action the neck is like butter keep the content comtyou should do a video playing on one and comparing the sound tone and stuff would make a great video

[@roosterj2599]

I remember frequenting Guitar Center a lot in 89. Me and the rest of my band would go and hang out there, pass out flyers, etc. There was a huge guitar competition on a friday night. The place was packed. After the competition the place cleared out enough to be able to check out guitars. Thre was a display that was all US made custom shop Jackson guitars. This was when the granite finish was popular. There were several granite soloists with the one humbucker, one volume pot set up. There was a pink and black bullseye soloist like Eddie Ojeda from Twisted sister. Across from the Jacksons was an ESP display. That was the first me I got to play a real Kamikaze. There was a big sale on Charvel guitars that night. I went home with a Model 2 and a Predator. Thanks to Overnight shifts at Target. Lol! Good times. 89 was the last of the greatest years of my life.

[@corneliuscrewe677]

I’ve got an ‘84 Rhoads Student model (rosewood board with dots, my preference) with a Kahler and stock Duncan pickups, serial number is in the early 700’s. The paint was falling off the back of the neck in sharp shards and the points have a lot of damage, but it plays and sounds like an absolute dream.

[@jed_shred_guitars]

Yeah they had some finish issues back then, still do sometimes. Fantastic guitars though.

[@DylanAyalaGtr]

Awesome guitar, you came up. Love my old Jacksons.

[@josephdelcorsano9209]

Dude, what kind of drugs are you on!

[@jed_shred_guitars]

Life, music, guitars

[@MrZippitydo]

The gold lines are not paint they strips if you look the lines on the bottom you can see where they crossed over from the lines coming down

[@jed_shred_guitars]

You are right, I just had a look and I can see it.

[@These_go_to_eleven_1959]

@@jed_shred_guitars Jackson used pin striping tape for the lines back then.

[@666vhd]

Gorgeous!. How does the neck and weight etc compare to your Japanese rr24??

[@jed_shred_guitars]

The neck is very similar, and it’s about 1.5 pounds heavier. I’ll make a full video comparing the two eventually. I have three news videos of this one already lined up.

[@666vhd]

@@jed_shred_guitars Awesome. Ive been wondering if its worth dropping some cash on the older ones as opposed to a late 90s RR1 etc.

[@brandonjackson5865]

Cool, love the old Jackson’s. It’s got a really nice fretboard on it. The smaller headstock logo is second only to the early ones that look like a signature done all in one motion with a gold paint pen .

[@jed_shred_guitars]

Agreed!

[@capawesome3d988]

The RR is one of the best looking guitars ever made, i love the sound of it BUT at the same time its one of the most uncomfortable guitars ever... Always dreamed about having one, until i got one.. :D

[@jed_shred_guitars]

How much time have you spent with it? It’s the most comfortable for me sitting and standing.

[@vennuv5626]

@@jed_shred_guitars right on man. Really comfotable guitar especially when sitting. I have realised that my arm usually gets really tired while playing with strats

[@capawesome3d988]

@@jed_shred_guitars Had it for about a year(the kick ass Japanese version), just not my thing :D I will keep with Strats and Teles...have been with them for 23 years, just feel at home :D

[@josephhunt1620]

Are you holding it right while sitting down ,the V part should go in between the leg and hold itself in place which makes V's super comfortable to sit down and play with

[@capawesome3d988]

@@josephhunt1620 yes, i know :D

[@dudehuh5491]

beauty! but um do i have somethin black um the interior of the case hay just bustin shes sweet

[@jed_shred_guitars]

Yeah I realized that while I was editing lmao

[@tankdarla637]

I want that case for my RRT3, of course I would love to have that guitar!

[@josephhunt1620]

Wicked , love those shark tooth inlays on those 🗽🧢

[@gonza.shreds]

Awesome! I think those are not the original frets, since they look like stainless steel frets. It might be the reason why they are in so good condition

[@jed_shred_guitars]

They are definitely not stainless, and are original. You couldn’t tell from watching the video but, The inlay filler sits about the surface of the board meaning it has never been leveled, there are no signs of chipout from removing frets, no other signs of a refret, and small frets were standard back then. If you check out the old catalogs from the 80’s smaller fretwire was the standard for Rhoads models back then. I also took care of the fret ends and sprout last night and they definitely aren’t as hard as stainless. I believe it is the 89 catalog that mentions special fret wire being made for Jackson.

[@gonza.shreds]

@@jed_shred_guitars wow! Really cool info, thank you for sharing! I love it. Curious cuestion: does it have the neck angled back just like tune-o-matic guitars??

[@KNEXBUILDER19]

Such a cool guitar, looking forward to seeing you clean it up. How does it play compared to your rr24m?

[@jed_shred_guitars]

The neck is very close to the same, it will setup to exact same specs, it’s about 8.5 pounds vs 7, acoustically louder and more balanced (rr24 is bright). This one has better sustain even though the rr24 is blocked. It’s just better and more aged wood. I like playing this one sitting down, and the 24 standing up. They are both absolutely keepers, and special in their own ways.

[@JaniceLalla]

Nice

[@jed_shred_guitars]

I love it

[@jscott893]

Back when jackson wasn't the worst brand out there.

[@jimclark7917]

Awesome guitar

[@brandonharris9160]

Those frets must be stainless steel

[@brandonharris9160]

That looks like one of the guitars Roope Latvala gave to Alexi Laiho in the early Children of Bodom/Sinergy and before then, the STONE days. Nice piece of history you have there

[@These_go_to_eleven_1959]

I want one of those "Professional" series that came out in 90 and were MIJ. Those things were insanely good for the money! Real MOP inlays and Logo, great fret work and a ebony fb.

[@These_go_to_eleven_1959]

That headstock facing looks like it has been repainted.

[@jed_shred_guitars]

I think that’s the camera. It definitely original.

[@818richardrajic]

What do you think about the Kirk Hammett 602 ESP is it worth getting it?🤔

[@jed_shred_guitars]

ESP gives you the best quality and specs for most price points. Ltds rule dude!

[@GarryParker]

Wow, that is beautiful. They are getting really expensive here in the UK. They rarely come up for sale.

[@jed_shred_guitars]

I hear it’s that way in all of Europe. They have definitely gone up in the states too, but not as bad as Europe.

[@stephenweaver4338]

Could it actually be black and the aging of the clear coat has turned green. I have an ebony LP from 90 but in certain light it’s green

[@jed_shred_guitars]

No, this one was definitely originally painted green

[@JacksonAxe]

That bridge is the JT-590 Schaller. Those were standard in the '80s unless the customer supplied a Floyd.

[@jed_shred_guitars]

And the jt-6 and kahler before that

[@JacksonAxe]

@@jed_shred_guitars Yes, a mild brain fart on my part.

[@guitarmouthchannel9797]

I have a 1986 Rhoads with a Kahler trem on it. Mine does not have the inlays.

[@jed_shred_guitars]

Nice!

[@mycustomyoutubechannel2539]

such a shame 24 frets wasnt the standard back then, id be all over these old custom shops

[@jed_shred_guitars]

More for me!

[@returncode0000]

Oh jesus, thats the RR with exactly the color/pinstripes I'm searching for.

[@guyroger4131]

Where did you find it?

[@froggy1333]

Man I wish I get my hands on Jackson with a Kahler

[@jed_shred_guitars]

Most of the early 80’s had them until they started making the jt-6. Keep your eyes peeled, they are around.

[@jed_shred_guitars]

I saw a sweet crackle Rhoads with a Kahler on the jackson owners Facebook group the other day.

[@These_go_to_eleven_1959]

Just getting a older USA made one is becoming a almost impossible quest now. since the newer ones have QC issues people with old ones are keeping them. I cannot even find a 90's Professional MIJ which were incredible Jacksons!