JACKSON MJ Series Rhoads RRT - Metal

Trying out the Jackson MJ Series Rhoads RRT. Made in Japan with some bells and whistles.
DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored. Fender sent this to me for free but it was sent back after the demo was been made. The brand does not have any influence on how I make and what I say in my videos.
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[@OlaEnglund]

HEYOOO

[@trollfacegamiong8349]

the

[@JammaOG]

pick slam \m/

[@C-Ro]

Hey, what's up?

[@ebny8103]

HEYOOO you need some shitty flute backing tracks to rip on

[@DoktorDamage]

HEYOOOOOOOO Nice playing OLA !!!

[@xanderraymondcharles]

That guitars looks so badass on you dude!

[@alexanderandersson3415]

Hello Ray love you vids keep it up 👍

[@MDC249]

I bet you would look good on him too, brown nose!

[@joshbeer414]

I’m with you it fits ola really well haha

[@Ottophil]

@@MDC249 at least he said something nice unlike you

[@bigmike9527]

Always knew you had a soft spot for the guys 😂😂. Flamer 🔥

[@brandonjackson5865]

One of the most comfortable extreme ( metal shaped ) guitars I’ve ever played . The short wing on the bottom made it more comfortable to play in a classical position . It makes sense that it would be considering Randy studied classical guitar .

[@hfrhkiuffbkiyfc]

Lol exact reason I prefer rhoads over the king V. I tried a regular V back in the 90s and found the bottom wing a bit much.

[@mentox6592]

First time I came this early was when I first heard a distorted metal guitar as a kid

[@joeyvanostrand3655]

So that's why the cd tray sticks. 😕

[@triledink]

Randy Rhoads V guitars is probably the coolest V to ever be made.

[@prabeshniroula1578]

Have you seen the epiphone ritchie faulkner😄

[@triledink]

@@prabeshniroula1578 Okay second to that, that one is badass.

[@stopUkrainewar666]

Are they active mics?

[@triledink]

@@stopUkrainewar666 Passive, though active would make a big difference.

[@Qliphirot]

Indeed, my top 2 Vs are both Rhoads-shaped models. Jackson RR and ESP Laiho.

[@bebopsamurai_music]

Hey Ola, I wanted to share my greatest gratitude to you! About two years ago I lost my focus and my desire for my instrument and I was on the near edge of stopping to play guitar But it was also that point where I started watching your videos on a regularly basis and you gave me that fire back that made me start in the first place. You’re such a huge inspiration and Idol to me and I just wanted to thank you. You’re the most amazing KZbinr and I always have that amazing feeling of joy whenever I see your stuff! Thank you so much for lighting that fire again. It’s shines brighter than ever!

[@VapnFagan]

I have wanted one of these ever since they were released. I own a USA Jackson King V that i love and i wonder how this would compare in sound and build quality to my King V

[@dumpsterplayer5133]

Its honestly a little bit boring compared to the old USA production line, or even the Japanese production line (even after the Professional Pro was discontinued they continued to make USA-class instrument for the local market). Doesn't even have colored bevels or pinstriping, when Snow White Black Bevel is like THE RR1 color scheme and pinstripe is classic Rhoads. For the asking price new, I'm not sure if its ever worth over just importing an old JDM Rhoads, or rather 2-3 of them given the price difference. I picked up a Japanese Rhoads Custom (top of the line models of the early 90s, same spec as the USA Rhoads Custom that became the RR1) recently and its as well made as any USA I've played.

[@_ProTrax]

Yeah I have a USA KV2 and love it but seeing as these have a listed price of like $2,300 that's not worth it at all when you can start finding US guitars for a bit above that

[@DSchea]

@@_ProTrax it seems all the manufacturers are taxing for "legacy" these days

[@Captaintripps1]

I play on Jackson King v and esp Ltd v and I honestly have to say I do not care for the randy Rhodes v

[@ScorpionMcKillinIt]

Not as good. I have owned lots of MIJ Jacksons and about ten Jackson USA. Though a quality guitar, the USA is superior in sound and playability.

[@thekaotyk]

I'm getting one of these rebuilt in a black and purple Ozzy/RR theme. One of my best friends gave it to me, absolutely love this guitar 🤘

[@ianstrickland5280]

that sounds sick

[@thekaotyk]

@@ianstrickland5280 Base Black with Deep Purple edging with matching neck and headstock. I'm really excited, best part... I didn't spend a dime on any of it 🤘

[@ekimmara3027]

post an update when its done! that will look amazing

[@thekaotyk]

@@ekimmara3027 My V has mint Passive EMG pickups, it's a 96 so all hardware is from early to mid 90s 🤘I'll be sure to get that on KZbin. I got a "custom shop business" that I'm trying to get started with my builder. My design and his building skills 🤘 I'm so excited. Glad I have my Silver Burst Jackson Soloist to play in the meantime.

[@lapinus]

@@thekaotyk i subbed with notifications, which is something that I almost never do. Looking forward to your vids mate!

[@GabeyFaron887]

That's that Anthrax among the living guitar tone!

[@antonflystrup932]

True

[@Qliphirot]

Hell yeah

[@mattkopczynski6913]

Dude, the tone in this video is amazing. You did a great job capturing the guitar and amp🤘

[@bnz012]

Olaaaaa. Man. You always impresses me. I listen to most of your videos through my beats headphones on either my iPhone or iPad when I’m at work. The thing I wanna say is that you truly capture most of what you’re trying to say in your tonal videos. I love that you you usually use the mic from the cabinet as well as a mic just from what’s being captured in the room, as well as everything in between. Thank you for everything you do 👍

[@theneverwas2835]

As a kid in the 80s, this was my most wanted guitars of all. Had to settle for playing a friend's, knock-off version. Almost as cool. That one is beautiful.

[@torx9579]

Ola, You really need to stop apologising for not to be "shreading". You are a professional and way beyond an average player even if not fretboard catching the fire here. I personally think it's anyways more about the melody than just hitting much notes as you can... Appreciate also the review, helped my decision with a new guitar!

[@nachtjager109e]

Dude, the JB is my fav pickup! Love how upfront and present its mids are; it's a straight-up fucking crunch machine. I have one in the bridge of a Schecter C-1 Classic that I keep in drop-A. Most folks don't think of the JB as a pickup for severely downtuned guitars, but I was shocked at how well it works in that low tuning. Just an amazing all-around pickup.

[@Dapno_]

Absolutely agree, JBs are great and have such a fitting EQ for basically everything!

[@greekfreak1980]

There's a reason why the JB is S.Duncan's most sold bridge humbucker even today.

[@TheDrogich]

@@greekfreak1980 hmm I think I read somwhere that JB is most sold pickup ever, not only most sold Seymour Duncan humbucker pickup

[@coffinfeeder7732]

I have Kenny Hickey C-1 tuned to drop B and the JB just sounds phenomenal through hot rodded Marshall stuff like Friedmans and Bogners on my Kemper. I like to think i can get pretty close to Jim Root’s tone through a BE-100.

[@LeoM-zt3pl]

A lot of guitarists forget that the guitar is predominantly a mid range instrument. As they crank the bass, treble and scoop the mids out. Mids are your friend !

[@MK_2023.]

I used to own a Randy Rhoads Jackson with a Floyd Rose, but it was stolen and sold by someone I used to know. I still miss that guitar.

[@Brianpedrozaofficial]

Get revenge

[@eemilhilden4202]

Where u from? Lets go get that guitar back

[@MK_2023.]

@@Brianpedrozaofficial Thankfully I don't see that person anymore, it's for the best of both me and him haha

[@MK_2023.]

@@eemilhilden4202 All the way over in Ireland, sadly this happened about 10 years ago so I can only imagine how damaged the guitar is now.

[@eemilhilden4202]

@@MK_2023. Dont worry soldier! Finland got your back!

[@arsenaultgilles4557]

Professional quality playing sound high quality sound love your demo Jackson Dinky Arch top I sanded down the gloss on the neck and took the wood file and chapped the sharp contour rounded were my forearm sits, Jackson company is just a high quality craftsmanship.dont forget coffee with Ola experience supper great

[@ronny-2112]

Love the Exodus vibe on that Randy Rhoads beutiful axe...

[@jmabs5096]

That Mesa mk 2 c+ could make a squire strat sound amazing.... The real star of the show.

[@mharservice6271]

agree 100%. That's seriously all I was paying attention to. I have one on order from Sweetwater. It's literally been 8 months now.....

[@jmabs5096]

@@mharservice6271 I feel your pain on waiting on gear. I order a Gibson SG limited edition CME exclusive back in February just to get it last week. It was worth the wait. The day that Mesa comes will be like an ongoing Christmas day for years to come... Congrats!I

[@goatsurgeon]

What a KICKASS GUITAR! Now you’re talking! I can’t get enough of Jackson guitars man

[@teddoucet7323]

I own a RR3 MIJ, same pick-up configuration, bolt on with a floyd, it's been my main axe for years

[@wheresallthezombies]

I have one too! From the early 2000s. So sick. I’ve been rebuilding/upgrading my a few of my guitars and that’s one of them. Thinking about upgrading to a better Floyd rose. Or maybe even blocking it off.

[@AuntAlnico4]

@@wheresallthezombies just don't worry any about new parts unless the old ones don't function.

[@ilovesguitarmucho]

Commenting before the ad is even over. I’ve been waiting for you to upload this so I can see one in action since I have one preordered. So excited.

[@Thegamer12342]

I just received mine a few days ago and the guitar is sick! Plays so fantastically. I have it in drop b with 12-60 and a crazy 1mm action at12th with no buzz

[@ilovesguitarmucho]

@@Thegamer12342 Where did you order yours from and what country are you in??

[@Jason-Taylor]

I had one of the original Rhoads customs black and brass that Jackson released after Randy’s passing. They were just called the Custom and Student model. I got the Custom in 1984 as a high school graduation gift from my parents but honestly I badgered them on a daily basis until they finally gave in. I regretfully sold it to a collector and it’s online at Gila guitars. Great guitar and I miss it.

[@JCDenton95]

Sucks to be you

[@michelfogassi]

My first guitar was a Jackson dinky ps1, I bought it in 1996, a beautiful guitar, and as always Jackson making beautiful instruments, greetings from Brazil

[@allstarvb]

The JB never disappoints 🤘🏼

[@ryancurfman]

This is such an Arch Enemy-esque tone with those Duncan’s 😍

[@antoniodelarosa8850]

I love Jackson's guitars! I have a Warrior with Jackson pickups; sounds like a thunder.😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@dogwalker456]

I picked up a Jackson Soloist with a neck very similar to to the one being played by Ola. If sounds freeking awesome but the neck is amazing and the action is incredible. It’s just such fun to play.

[@zhest07]

Hi Ola! Thank you for this demo! IMHO it`s one of the best! I`m not a Jackson guitar fan, but this sounds great. As I`ve notiсed Jackson guitars through Mesa Boogie Mark 5 is one of the best and the most versitale conjunction: from shimmering cleans to the most brutal chug and anything between for any genre.

[@extrememike]

Sounds like heaven to me!. There were some great wrist moves on some of those riffs. Great demo

[@GreenDefend]

What a beauty...the time stopped with that guitar. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Mojen_Marc_Music]

If ever I ever get one of those, I'm only ever going to play Sad But True on it 🤘🏻😈🤘🏻

[@claudevieaul1465]

Ha!!! My thoughts exactly 😎🤘

[@farfly7]

....as the universe intended

[@michael4591]

I love that this model has a painted neck. I miss this on their other pro models

[@nastyg2337]

Thank you man ! I’ve been waiting on someone to review it !

[@ALEX-RAMPAGE]

I recently bought one. Except for Peroyd Inlays, the construction is of the highest quality! You could safely say it's a japanese made rr1t. I recently compared the model with my 2007 American rr1 floyd. Very very close

[@roygallardo6155]

I got the budget version (my speed) as a gift from a good friend. A great and very fun guitar to play. Now I will probably put the JB and the Jazz in myself thanks to you. Keep on smashing it Ola. 🤘🏼

[@jacobgarcia2660]

My suggestion is if you like tight bottom end get the sh5, the jb is mostly mids and treble which is great for leads but not rhythm just my two cents

[@bryanterry415]

I was fortunate enough to see Randy play the original, Jan. ‘82.

[@wormfost5578]

I’ve always loved Jackson guitars. They were my first love. I pretty much exclusively play Jackson and Solar guitars at this point. But ever since I got my A1.6 it’s pretty much my go to 90% of the time.

[@Hellnolongerawaits]

I just wanted to mention that I love finished neck guitars

[@axelf.3188]

I own a 1998 japanese RR3 with floyd rose. Awesome guitar! Neck feels perfect, sounds pretty good and in perfect condition for such a small price. I love it.

[@lothmania]

At the same time that he is sitting down, he's also standing.... That's the power of a mini flying v

[@prestonbowden1008]

Awesome. I recently got a Jackson mg7. Rhoads model seven string oh man I love it. Cool to see you review a Jackson. I’m in love with the v now that I own one

[@PeteHawthorne]

...and that's how a professional gear demo is done.

[@booshting3520]

The only V I really like. I eyed one of these as a youth back in the early 90s, but couldn't afford it. Finally got one on a whim in 2018

[@Wataruoni1202]

If i not mistaken 0:43 i saw Ola was trying to play tremolo but it was not there then he tried to cover by swinging his hand, nice play🤣

[@canyonproductions7683]

Sh4 and Sh6 are just PURE BEAUTY for High gain! On the PRS side Ive always wanted to try the Tremonti p-up

[@jasonlagud3483]

I love these guitars. I want one so bad

[@rogerbrown5016]

Just bought the pro king V ! It's maple, same pickups , original Floyd rose! Was a Schecter fan till I got this guitar! Truly just badass!

[@kirkgreenman1386]

That was the best Demo, I have heard you play. The clarity mid range and highs were amazing. I would like to hear a comparison with the same amp and settings with your Solar guitars vs. the Jackson RRTyou just played.. Your lead sound and playing was amazing. I hope you have that sound on your next Album,

[@drews460]

OMG WHEN HE BUSTED OUT THE OLDSCHOOL THE HAUNTED and played All Against All! Fucking Love Ola.

[@tavoarq1]

Ola your channel is just great all the time

[@DrAngst]

Is it just me or is Ola on fire in this video? - Like more than usual?

[@NordicMeatShield]

You just cant go wrong with a Jackson V, especially X-Series and above 🤘

[@Lordraven29]

Finally got to try one at guitar center. Really liked it. But that 2999 price was a real kick in the gut lol.

[@redbuttonmatt]

Don’t mind me, just head banging in the repair shop. 🤘

[@ashen11x22]

Clicked for the guitar stayed for that juicy Mesa Mark goodness

[@benachurch]

The haunted for the win!!! Faaark yeah!! 🤘🏻🇦🇺🤘🏻

[@trevorsmith5907]

@ 5:02you nailed that Gilmour bend

[@KillerwhaleTRX]

Fan vilket jävla solo ljud, något av det bästa jag hört!!

[@goatsurgeon]

Your riffage has improved over the past few years Big time - that guitar is bringing your beast mode out

[@mitchelaramenko5250]

Overpriced, like the entire market. Thank you Ola for having reasonable prices. I would say only a handful of makers are offering fair prices. Solar, Ormsby, and Dunable, would be the top 3 for me easy. Well done gentlemen!

[@MarcusW87]

Almost every Indonesian made guitar falls in the Solar ballpark price wise, like the LTD Deluxe series. Japanese labour is far more expensive and so are are the guitars. In fact, the only thing stopping me from buying a Solar is Indonesian quality control, I wish Ola would go Korean with his brand. Seems like a good middle ground between Indonesia and Japan, every guitar I’ve owned from the Korean WMI factory has been excellent!

[@TheSpineSplitter1990]

A few years back i had a sweet King V and a RR pro series, and even though I mostly play a lot of Death Metal, I couldn't stop playing a bunch of Thrash riffs on those guitars.

[@Kudabear1]

That opening riff was sick

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

These are sweet guitars. Jackson RR. They’re a lot cooler when you see one in person! They play like a dream too.

[@brokenteethalbumreviews5388]

Concord and Minion owner here they are amazing to play

[@resistorstudios]

Glad i snagged a MIJ DKMGT a few years back, holy cow

[@thechannelforeverything2170]

I have a Jackson RR5 from 2000 and it's an MIJ with a set neck. Totally awesome metal guitar. Also it's black and gold which is awesome.

[@raygodmanMX]

If it is a MIJ RR5 it is one solid piece of rock maple from headstock to butt, it's neck thru not a set neck. Your RR5 is much BETTER than a mere set neck lol.

[@Just_Manny305]

I literally LOL’d when the moans happened at 6:58. Haha caught me way off guard

[@SpaceCuber1]

@@Just_Manny305 i know right Caught me off guard

[@evil1st]

Just talked to my friend he was thinking about parting ways with his 90's Randy Rhoads with a floyd rose with me and this video comes up...

[@Black-jg7pg]

Love jackson...... I have kelly std 1993 mij with duncan installed.. Sounds good and crunchy....

[@edoardo8269]

How is the quality compared to ESP E-II line up? I need to choose between this jackson and the E-II Arrow.

[@bernardoa.garciah.2316]

I presume that in terms of fit, finish and hardware both are very solid choices. The dealbreaker is the neck shape; ESP and Jackson are VERY different in terms of neck feel.

[@Dampzombieslayer]

In my opinion, ESP blows Jackson out of the water in every circumstance

[@heavybrett-al4082]

Now that's what I call a guitar, Randy is my God 🙏🤘🎸

[@jacobgarcia2660]

I wonder how this Rhoads would sound with a sh5 custom in the bridge, the jb is nice but the custom has more crushing crunch

[@zaynebonshire4860]

I like the pickguard on that guitar!

[@dadahall10]

Ordered an entry level JS 32 RR v that I’m anxiously waiting to arrive!

[@christopherhuff3123]

Beautiful guitar

[@christopherblair6636]

wow perfect !! epic test

[@Tomekkplk]

This is awesome, just picked up a 1992 charvel rhoads myself

[@greggdavenport20]

Yeeeee Hawwww awesome guitar Ola Peace ✌

[@michael4591]

Will get one of these soon!

[@jaimeandnicolecentrella3261]

Love your new album Ola!!!

[@teyeguitars5583]

Very cool OLA!! We're going to have to send you one of our baritones for Can It Chug (F$%K Yeaus it can!)!! Great review man! Thanks for all the content. We all took your 2-week gallop challenge video to heart!! gooduhluck gooduhluck gooduhluck gooduhluck gooduhluck gooduhluck :)

[@eg6272]

WILL it chug

[@teyeguitars5583]

@@eg6272 DOH!! thanks!!! We get up early and haven't gotten our pull yet 😀

[@JesseLeeKing]

Yeah jb is one of my favorite pickups

[@MarcAndreLevesque]

the JB sounds also really good when rolling back the volume and you get PAFesque sounds out of it with the tone rolled down a little as well. My favorite bridge pickup

[@JLchevz]

The most beautiful guitar in my eyes

[@luks_sinkovec]

Yea, the new jacksons are on the run.

[@metalshaun2340]

Ola that is a killer guitar mate you're such a brilliant guitarist as well keep up the great videos and keep it chugging

[@imdartson3679]

That percussive attack. Jackson Rhoads guitars are built for thrash metal

[@imdartson3679]

It's the alder body too though. The combination of the wood, pickups, and body mass all contribute. I've owned multiple Rhoads guitars. Nothing tracks fast palm mutes quite like them.

[@nachtjager109e]

@@DudeMcGuybro And once again, you have no idea what you're talking about. From Jackson's website for this same guitar: BRIDGE PICKUP Seymour Duncan® JB™ SH-4 NECK PICKUP Seymour Duncan® Jazz SH-2N Stop telling people shit that is blatantly wrong.

[@imdartson3679]

@@nachtjager109e honestly after the mics and youtubes compression I could see how it's either pickup. Ultimately it sounds like a Rhoads with a Duncan in the bridge.

[@ferox965]

It's funny, I played an RR3 (or RR5 not sure) once years ago and was really surprised how comfortable it was, and I got some really juicy blues out of it. Great guitar.

[@popescusergiu469]

@@imdartson3679 this one is basswood though.

[@OtBe]

If only Solar V's had a low symmetrical neck joint, MAKE IT HAPPEN OLA!!

[@x9uij3rWD]

4:20 !! ALL AGAINST ALL !! CLASSIC JAM!!

[@Franmbentan]

@@x9uij3rWD that’s the name song? It’s a wonderful riff

[@x9uij3rWD]

@Franmbentan yeah buddy classic The Haunted riff

[@jeffro6756]

Looks good on you! 🤘🏼

[@bryanmchugh1307]

The inlays are "pearloid" though. That being said the MJ line all have one distinct characteristic and that is that they are built just as good and at times even better than USA made Jacksons. Hell my DKMGT MIJ is one of the best high value guitars and incredible players I have ever had. The neck is near Wizard thin. I am eyeing the MJ SL2.

[@richardvonreichestein6920]

Can't believe 10 years ago i had a mij one and paid 600 new. Now they run 2,800 bucks. That is insane. What happened? did guitar inflation go up nearly five times what it use to be. I mean granted i got a great deal at 600 and they were running about 1000 to 1200 bucks at that time but nearly 3 grand is a ripp off. I love the jackson Rhoads modal and others but at those prices you can keep them. great vid Ola. People are barley hanging on in this climate but these guitar Companies think that we are all Rich or something. At this rate i will have to win the lottery to get one. Lol.

[@MattVyle]

Awesome stuff! Sick tone, love my RR24

[@steve1982n]

Nothing like Jackson and Charvel 👌

[@AleArzMusic]

Definitely pricey, BUT that's a wonderful badass chug/shred monster of a guitar, one of those that lasts forever and ready to rock ANY stage out there

[@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03]

I got USA series and pro series that’s what I’m sticking with in life

[@m.ochminski]

This price is huge. I've bought RR5 from 2007 with same spec (but no locking tuners and no strap locks) for 1/3 of this price.

[@nathanielvargas3863]

I was also surprised by the 2799 usd price tag

[@m.ochminski]

@@nathanielvargas3863 Yeah now I realize its more than Gibson Les Paul Standard.

[@Dizasta_Strauss]

so it is RR MJ series. people said it was not from the 1st leaked you uploaded last time. I was right after all!

[@htownboxer8256]

In your hands that guitar sounds wicked!

[@Max-tx7ij]

That Intro Riff 🤤

[@Magnetorr]

Pround owner of 2 RR5 MIJ from late 90s, metal machines!

[@hoofhearted6900]

That Jackson looks good on ya Ola!