Can't decide which Jackson to get

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I can't make up my mind between these two Jacksons to start off with as a really nice beginning guitar.

Either this

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=019&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=290073450126&rd=1&rd=1

Or a Jackson JJ1 with a really cool flame graphic.


The JJ1 would be around 700 bucks, counting shipping. I'm estimating the Rhoads at around 600 if I use Buy It Now.

What do you think?

[toejam]

Welcome to the forum. The JJ1 is USA made, the Rhoads is an import with modifications. JJ1 all the way.

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Thanks.

I was just wondering if the Rhoads was comparable to the USA models, since it seems like Japan quality was pretty good at that time and it's a neck-thru - and the JJ1's a bolt-on. And it's kind of hard to find info on the JJ1 online - I tried reading through the old forum posts, but I couldn't find that much on the 1.

[quakana]

Welcome to the forum. The JJ1 is USA made, the Rhoads is an import with modifications. JJ1 all the way.

Not to mention a rare guitar IMO and a rare graphic too

[SouthernXer]

+1 on the JJ1.... Sweet looking guitar.

[Newc]

Go for whichever one you'd prefer. The neckthrough vs bolt-on argument has never been scientifically proven, so it boils down to features and preference (trem, board, style, etc).

[mm2002]

Go for whichever one you'd prefer. The neckthrough vs bolt-on argument has never been scientifically proven, so it boils down to features and preference (trem, board, style, etc).

But Matt, the neck-thrus have so much more sustain right? :ROTF:

[hippietim]

I wouldn't get either of those. A blundered Rhoads or a JJ1 - nope. I had a JJ1 - it was OK but there are much better guitars out there for the $500 or so it'll cost you.

[Bengal65]

I wouldn't get either of those. A blundered Rhoads or a JJ1 - nope. I had a JJ1 - it was OK but there are much better guitars out there for the $500 or so it'll cost you.

I agree Even a good deal on a DK2M would be better.
The most important thing is the question; do you like a guitar that sounds and plays great, plays comfortably and looks good at the same time?

Welcome to the forum!

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I dunno. I'm just not a fan at all of strat-style guitars. And I've always loved the Rhoads look - the only thing that really makes me want the JJ1 is the paintjob.

How much is that JJ1 probably worth, then?

PS: I've heard that Jackson RRs made in Japan from that era were pretty comparable to the USA ones, over on the imports forum and online. Is that true?

[quakana]

If you dont snag that JJ please PM me as I would like to

[Hamner1]

Yes the imports from that time period where comparable to the USA stuff of the time.
Even though the RR was modded professionally. I would still be hesitant to get it, especially @ that price. Me personally, I like Floyd bridges, so I immediately would be looking to have it modded back to the way it was (- the old finish).

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I got the Rhoads, since I kind of had to pick one and it was cheaper (and I'm a huge fan of the body style). Got it for 550, shipping included, so I saved a bit.

I'm still not that great with the guitar yet, so I'll stick with the fixed bridge and change it to a Floyd or Kahler once I get more proficient with it.

[m2pmd70]

Now you just have to have someone paint flames on it.

[wilkinsi]

neither. get a dk2m.