What can you guys tell me about this RR?

[Danacus]

I have bought USA RR1's off Ebay for $600. I bought 2 of them. I had to be patient. But then again, that was three years ago. Since the new Jacksons went up in price, so did the old ones...

[seek and destroy]

See you in the Classifieds, Seek!

Dont hold yer breath

[charvelguy]

[shredder69]

The last few neckthrough Pros on eBay have ended in the $750 ballpark (depending on condition though, but this one was NICE!)... No pics of the tips, though... how are they?

$300-400 seem to be a ballpark for the bolt-ons.

[jackson1]

..the guitar had EMGs when I got it, is this an upgrade to the JH-3/J-50N that came in the guitar originally?

In my book, yes. The blue Pro in the audiozone link above now has 2 x EMG85 and the active electronics pulled of course and the sound improvement is big (to me). I'm a sucker for a tight, zero fuzz, percussive tone and the 85's do the job in the Rhoads Pro.

I was considering changing the bridge to an OFR if possible. What do you guys recommend?

If it works, don't change it. The stock one is a good trem.

Value? 600+ like already stated here by a few.

[StukaJU87]

I'd say $600 is a bit high, if you meant US$ Naz. I'd expect to see that guitar with a hardshell go for around $350-$400 in a store.

Dream on. I would say $600 is a great buy. $400 is an absolute steal.

[seek and destroy]

What can you tell me about this RR?

Thanks for all your help I feel better and better about this guitar especially since I paid $400 for her with a hardshell case. And the tips have been touched up. I think I put the dent in the shorter wing a week after I got it but I cant remember its been so long. Its not as bad as some I've seen though. It doesnt bother me too bad, and I dont plan on selling it so whatever, just means that if I bump into something I wont have to punch myself in the face.

[seek and destroy]

jackson1,
Great site man very informative and well put together. I wish I would have looked harder and found it sooner. From what I gather on your site this Pro was built in '94 (serial# J402308) and '94 and '95s are harder to find right?

Now that I know the tremolo is actually a good one I will not be switching it out. I may change the pickups though to an 85/60 combo and the knobs gotta go. I have more pics as well and Ill post updated pics as soon as Im done if you guys want. Thanks again for all your help.

~Seek

[RacerX]

this Pro was built in '94 (serial# J402308) and '94 and '95s are harder to find right?

Right.

[seek and destroy]

rad

[jackson1]

Thanks, Seek. Where did you find it for $400? That's a crazy price, especially considering the EMG's were already in it.

[Nazgul]

Arghh..thanks for ruining a possible good deal for me you guys!

[StukaJU87]

Arghh..thanks for ruining a possible good deal for me you guys!

[Spivonious]

Then I guess my MIJ Kelly Pro for $199 with original case was a good deal?

Or is it just the Rhoads that are worth more?

[jackson1]

Or is it just the Rhoads that are worth more?

Nope, your Kelly Pro is the same high quality, as are the King V Pro and the Soloist Pro of that time.