Hey everyone, just found this awesome forum. I'm trying to identify a guitar I'm pretty sure I'm gonna buy. I've done some research, and it looks to me like it's a 1990 Rhoads Pro model from the Professional series, but I just want to double check with all the seasoned Jackson intellectuals around here. I've talked to the seller and emailed him and here's what I've dug up about the guitar:
Serial number: J001766, this leads me to believe that it was made in 1990 in Japan.
Pickups say Jackson on them, he thinks they're probably Dimarzios or Seymour Dunks under the Jackson covers.
He told me the bridge says Schaller on it, which seems like the standard for early 90's Rhoads, right?
Nothing on the truss rod cover, which is also standard for models from 90-92ish, right?
Says Jackson Professional on the headstock.
He says it isn't just standard white but a "pearl" white, like it has a pearlish complexion. It's got black bevels too.
So yeah, that's about all I've got. He labeled it as Rhoads Pro, and it certainly fits the bill for what a Rhoads Pro from 1990 should be like. Here are some pics:
It looks legit to me, I'm 99% sure of it, but just feel like I should double check since I've never really looked into Jackson guitars before this and this is only gonna be my second electric guitar purchase. For $520, sound like a good deal? He says it's in great condition, he hasn't played it in ten years and it's got no fret wear, dents, nicks, etc. Also comes with a case. Gonna check it out later this week and hopefully buy it if all goes well.
Anything I should look out for when trying this guitar out? Sound like a good deal? Never played on a floyd before. Anyway, thanks in advance
Edit: Also, anyone know what the typical price range for a Rhoads Pro in this condition would be? And the Rhoads Pro is the model that's comparable to the modern RR1's, right?
Serial number: J001766, this leads me to believe that it was made in 1990 in Japan.
Pickups say Jackson on them, he thinks they're probably Dimarzios or Seymour Dunks under the Jackson covers.
He told me the bridge says Schaller on it, which seems like the standard for early 90's Rhoads, right?
Nothing on the truss rod cover, which is also standard for models from 90-92ish, right?
Says Jackson Professional on the headstock.
He says it isn't just standard white but a "pearl" white, like it has a pearlish complexion. It's got black bevels too.
So yeah, that's about all I've got. He labeled it as Rhoads Pro, and it certainly fits the bill for what a Rhoads Pro from 1990 should be like. Here are some pics:
It looks legit to me, I'm 99% sure of it, but just feel like I should double check since I've never really looked into Jackson guitars before this and this is only gonna be my second electric guitar purchase. For $520, sound like a good deal? He says it's in great condition, he hasn't played it in ten years and it's got no fret wear, dents, nicks, etc. Also comes with a case. Gonna check it out later this week and hopefully buy it if all goes well.
Anything I should look out for when trying this guitar out? Sound like a good deal? Never played on a floyd before. Anyway, thanks in advance
Edit: Also, anyone know what the typical price range for a Rhoads Pro in this condition would be? And the Rhoads Pro is the model that's comparable to the modern RR1's, right?
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