Rhoads RR3 or RX10D?

[ulrichmc]

I've been looking at both and I can't really see much difference... The RX has 24 frets rather than 22, but that's not a huge factor for me. The RR3 is cheaper but I'm sort of drawn to it because it has 2 volume knobs and a tone control, where the RX has only a master volume control. The pickups are different, but I think they are both made for mid-range priced guitars. Besides I would probably upgrade those anyway before too long. The tremolo system is the same... I'd rather have a Floyd, but I guess if it works it works. I could get the RR3 for around $400 or the RX10D for $550. I'm confused as to what makes the RX worth $150 more...and I figured we have our share of self-appointed experts here that may be of assistance ;)

Oh yeah...specs...
RR3:
http://jacksonguitars.com/gear/gear.php?partno=RR3_Rhoads
RX10D:
http://jacksonguitars.com/gear/gear.php?partno=RX10D_Rhoads (the one I'm looking at has 24 frets)

[*insert name here*]

I've been looking at both and I can't really see much difference...
Are you fucking blind?

[guitar_demon]

RX10D:
http://jacksonguitars.com/gear/gear.php?partno=RX10D_Rhoads (the one I'm looking at has 24 frets)
are we looking at the same guitar there? that one has 22 frets, and no jackson RR has 24 unless its from the custom shop (or you switch the neck out)
if you wanna know the difference click on the specs, its there for a reason

[blindvomit]

http://jacksonguitars.com/gear/gear.php?partno=RX10D_Rhoads (the one I'm looking at has 24 frets)

Really, would you mind telling me the model of that RR? I know some RR models with 24 frets but they are pretty expensive. (I hope the one you mean isn't the JSRR)

[guitar_demon]

tell you the model?? it says it right there, fuck you noobs are blind

[blindvomit]

tell you the model?? it says it right there, fuck you noobs are blind

RX10D doesn't have 24 frets.

[guitar_demon]

exactly

[k13m]

im gonna stay out of this :p

[garr1]

im gonna stay out of this :p
:rofl:

[DeathCS]

i think i know the one your talking about. the one on ebay that has 24 frets and is a rx10d?
thats weird
i dont know what it is if its not a rx10d, unless someone modded it to have 24 frets, but that would be kinda hard.

[HelpMeHelpYou]

Why don't you get both? :idea:

[madtrixcerenzia]

How about getting neither. Buy a nice DC Carvin on Ebay for probably the same price with better playability and USA made.

[The Angry Hobbit]

How about getting neither. Buy a nice DC Carvin on Ebay for probably the same price with better playability and USA made.

:idea: how about you SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!! he asked about jacksons, not carvins. so keep your smart ass awnsers to yourself and stay on topic......


i personally would get the 24 frett one.

[guitar_demon]

theres nothing smart ass about that, and hes probably fucking right. no harm in offering suggestions, if your gonna spend 500+ on a guitar might as well know all your options. so why dont you shut the fuck up before I shove gandalf's staff up your hobbity ass

[ulrichmc]

i think i know the one your talking about. the one on ebay that has 24 frets and is a rx10d?
That's exactly the one I'm talking about.
Why don't you get both?
If I could afford to get both, I would just get one much nicer guitar.

[HelpMeHelpYou]

:idea: how about you SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!! he asked about jacksons, not carvins. so keep your smart ass awnsers to yourself and stay on topic......


i personally would get the 24 frett one.
Shut up before I stick my dick in your ear. :p And I don't blame him for suggesting carvin's they're good quality instruments. (oh yea and there is no 24 fret one) he would have to mod it to get a 24 fret one...unlike a carvin)

[ulrichmc]

(oh yea and there is no 24 fret one) he would have to mod it to get a 24 fret one...unlike a carvin)
http://www.brettschalk.net/Guitar/Guitar09.jpg ....Count 'em

[HelpMeHelpYou]

http://www.brettschalk.net/Guitar/Guitar09.jpg ....Count 'em
I meant stock neither of them have 24. Even though it does have 24 it looks uncomfortable fret access wise. Is that one off of ebay?

[ulrichmc]

Is that one off of ebay?
Yeah.

I meant stock neither of them have 24. Even though it does have 24 it looks uncomfortable fret access wise.
Yeah, it does look like it would be a bitch reaching the highest frets.

[Joe Rogers]

Yeah.


Yeah, it does look like it would be a bitch reaching the highest frets.

I don't know about you guys, but the only reason that I like 24 frets is because its easier to reach the notes lower then the 24th but moderately inacessable for a neck that is 22 or less. I would get the one with 24 but I looked at the picture and it looks like a goofy neck(maybe it's just me). I have played some of those before and realy, you don't need the 24 frets unless you plan on producing ear peircing and somewhat annoying solos. The frets on all levels are mostly easy to reach on the Jacksons. And in my oppinion, the cheaper one looks nicer. Looks do account for something, you don't wanna play a guitar that looks like a piece of shit.

[*insert name here*]

:idea: how about you SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!! he asked about jacksons, not carvins. so keep your smart ass awnsers to yourself and stay on topic......


i personally would get the 24 frett one.

Tell him to get the Line 6 spider II.

[ulrichmc]

I don't know about you guys, but the only reason that I like 24 frets is because its easier to reach the notes lower then the 24th but moderately inacessable for a neck that is 22 or less. I would get the one with 24 but I looked at the picture and it looks like a goofy neck(maybe it's just me). I have played some of those before and realy, you don't need the 24 frets unless you plan on producing ear peircing and somewhat annoying solos. The frets on all levels are mostly easy to reach on the Jacksons. And in my oppinion, the cheaper one looks nicer. Looks do account for something, you don't wanna play a guitar that looks like a piece of shit.

I thought the cheaper one looks nicer too. That's really what I'm leaning towards, if I do end up getting a Rhoads. I just figured there's probably a reason it's cheaper... maybe the pickups. But I'd replace those when I get the money anyway...

[HalfmastTrousers]

I have an RX10D and it's served me well.

The major differences are the pickups and controls. It really depends on what you want. Personally if you can get the RX10D in one of the non-solid colors that'd be the best (solid colors on the rx10d models = eww...my rx10d has lightning sky graphic).

But the RR3 is "more widely used" if that's of any effect.

[ulrichmc]

I have an RX10D and it's served me well.

The major differences are the pickups and controls. It really depends on what you want. Personally if you can get the RX10D in one of the non-solid colors that'd be the best (solid colors on the rx10d models = eww...my rx10d has lightning sky graphic).

But the RR3 is "more widely used" if that's of any effect.

That's all I could see as far as differences. I would rather have more controls to give me more control over my tone. And the pickups...are they really a whole lot better on the RX10D? Like I said I would probably get new pickups anyway when the funds are available if the pickups are as bad as some reviews have said. Probably Dimebuckers, or Bill Lawrence (what Dime actually used), or maybe EMG's. Does yours sill have stock pickups? If so, how do they sound?

[HalfmastTrousers]

Yeah, I still got stock.

They're a bit thin on the bass side, but definately usable. I'm in no immediate need to change them. It works good for thrash/metalcore/swedish melo death sounds. If you want UBER BR00TAL DETH METUHL you might wanna switch out the PUs. (that's what my Les Paul is for anyway...)

Honestly i'd go for the RR3 in one of the transparent colors or the swirl. I don't like the absence of a tone knob on my Rx10d (then again, that's why my custom Ran is currently being built :P)

[Def]

save up for an RR1.

you'll be happy you did.

[ulrichmc]

save up for an RR1.

you'll be happy you did.

I don't really have time to save up... my guitar is taking a shit on me at the moment. I'm not really commiting to buy a Rhoads anyway, it's just something I'm looking into. I've got about $1000 to spend at the moment and I need a new laptop because at this damn school you have to have a computer to get anything done.

Yeah, I still got stock.

They're a bit thin on the bass side, but definately usable. I'm in no immediate need to change them. It works good for thrash/metalcore/swedish melo death sounds. If you want UBER BR00TAL DETH METUHL you might wanna switch out the PUs. (that's what my Les Paul is for anyway...)

Honestly i'd go for the RR3 in one of the transparent colors or the swirl. I don't like the absence of a tone knob on my Rx10d (then again, that's why my custom Ran is currently being built :P)

Not looking for death metal sound at all (hate that shit). More of a power groove/thrash type sound. Pantera/Down/Metallica type sound. The RR3 I'm looking at is transparent red, looks sweet IMO. Gold plate around the controls and gold bridge. Sweet as hell.

[JacksonGuitars07]

I don't know about you guys, but the only reason that I like 24 frets is because its easier to reach the notes lower then the 24th but moderately inacessable for a neck that is 22 or less. I would get the one with 24 but I looked at the picture and it looks like a goofy neck(maybe it's just me). I have played some of those before and realy, you don't need the 24 frets unless you plan on producing ear peircing and somewhat annoying solos. The frets on all levels are mostly easy to reach on the Jacksons. And in my oppinion, the cheaper one looks nicer. Looks do account for something, you don't wanna play a guitar that looks like a piece of shit.

I'm buying DEATHCS's RX10D as a backup so I'll let you all know the rundown on its playability in case DEATHCS doesn't contribute after this. Cheers