Lets Discuss: The import version of the Roswell Rhoads!

[paddok]

Here's the idea. Lets compile all information, both statistical and practical, and compile it for anyone who is curious about these elusive beasts. (I know I am for one).


Here is what I know about them:
Made in Japan
Single Volume
Duncan Design humbucker
String through body
Rosewood board with Crop circle inlays.

So lets move to a few questions:
What years were these made? What kind of wood was the body made of? How many were made? How do they balance and play ? (both sitting and standing)? Are they practical?

Feel free to add any more!

Discuss!

[Newc]

Re: Lets Discuss: The import version of the Roswell Rhoads!

I had 3 (USA, Jackson Pro, and Grover Jackson), and here's what I recall:

Balance was Rhoads-ish (I used a DiMarzio Cotton Cliplock, so it didn't move).
DD Humbucker I thought was pretty good - better than the HB-102 (JB copy)
Playability was USA-all-the-way
Tall skinny frets
Made *I believe* the year after the USA models came out (97 for the imports?)
Practical? Not for me. It's a one-hum wonder, and you get only one sound unless you put a push-pull knob to split the hummer, and then you get a Strat tone, which is out of place for a Roswell.

The body is narrow, but that tip will get you in serious trouble on a crowded stage [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

The only difference the Grover had was pointy head and plastic white dot inlays (moto at least looks pearly) - other than that, it was just like the Pro.

Newc

[eddiewarlock]

Re: Lets Discuss: The import version of the Roswell Rhoads!

I sooo want a roswell rhoads that guitar looks wicked

[paddok]

Re: Lets Discuss: The import version of the Roswell Rhoads!

Woops, probably should have proofread my own post before, well posting it. The downside to posting at work!

Thanks for the info Newc, do you have any other comments regarding the import version of the Roswell?

[eddiewarlock]

Re: Lets Discuss: The import version of the Roswell Rhoads!

the body was poplar..... [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[Newc]

Re: Lets Discuss: The import version of the Roswell Rhoads!

Ummmm lessee....coulda used some nice green binding on the neck and head [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

A 2 hum version woulda rocked.

A 2-hum & Floyded version would have slain [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Nearly impossible to sit with due to the long horn, the location of the jack, and the curve of the body. Big fellers might find them uncomfy to even wear (like me) but them scrawny runts might enjoy them [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

Interestingly, the TOM was slightly recessed as the top of the body had a hellacious arch.

Newc

[Newc]

Re: Lets Discuss: The import version of the Roswell Rhoads!

Also, you need a special stand for them - I've got an Ultimate 3-guitar stand (gallows-style - hang by the neck) and the head was too narrow, which means the long tip was INSIDE the neck hook (bad IMO). I left it in the case when not in use (or laid it on the bed till I put it away).

Newc

[Jackson-Charvel]

Re: Lets Discuss: The import version of the Roswell Rhoads!

Did the import version have the LSR tuners?

[AlexL]

Re: Lets Discuss: The import version of the Roswell Rhoads!

Originally posted by Jackson-Charvel:
Did the import version have the LSR tuners?

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">No.

- E.

[Newc]

Re: Lets Discuss: The import version of the Roswell Rhoads!

What more is there? [img]graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img]
Only Jackson would know exactly how many were produced. Personally I've seen about 10 in both Black and Metallic Blue.

Newc

[paddok]

Re: Lets Discuss: The import version of the Roswell Rhoads!

Originally posted by Newc:
What more is there? [img]graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img]
Only Jackson would know exactly how many were produced. Personally I've seen about 10 in both Black and Metallic Blue.

Newc

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">What about more players opinions? [img]graemlins/images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

[hippietim]

Re: Lets Discuss: The import version of the Roswell Rhoads!

Mine plays pretty good. I thought it'd be tough to hit the top frets 'cuz of the body shape but it's not really a problem since it is very thin.

This thing is light!

I didn't care for the Duncan Designed pickup though so I put in a Dimarzio Evolution:

[nor]

Re: Lets Discuss: The import version of the Roswell Rhoads!

-24.75 scale
-Recessed Tuna
-Very light in weight.
-Fuggin long and skinny case - looks like you should be carrying pool cues in it.
-Tunes down nicely.

[paddok]

Re: Lets Discuss: The import version of the Roswell Rhoads!

So no one has more info about these rare guitars?

[Newc]

Re: Lets Discuss: The import version of the Roswell Rhoads!

[img]graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img] You sure it was 24 3/4"? I thought it was 25 1/2" [img]graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img]

Newc