RR3 vs RR5 vs Bond

[TrendkillDBD]

which one should I go for? I love Neck Thrus, and I love Floyd's, but I don't wanna cut a giant hole through the guitar to put a floyd into the RR5 and I dont have the cash for a RR1 or a custom shop, so I am torn.

Either way, I wanna get Trans Red or Black...If I get the Bond, It will probably have Red Bevels.

I'M SO CONFUSED! Is the neck thru w/o the floyd worth the higher price? And if I do go Neck Thru, Bond or RR5?

[TrendkillDBD]

right now, I'm thinking the bond... I love ebony and mahogany. Also, it looks pretty sweet.

[kelly user]

think which one you'd want to sell faster, then don't get that one

[guitarsjb]

So, if you aren't willing to Floyd the RR5 (I wouldn't either), it's do you prefer the Floyd (RR3, or the neck through, RR5 or Bond?). I prefer the Floyd. But, if you can swing a Bond or RR5, you can swing a used RR1. Go for that, JMO.

[TrendkillDBD]

think which one you'd want to sell faster, then don't get that one

haha, probably the RR3... i just need about 12 or 13 times more money than I have right now to get the Bond...

[TrendkillDBD]

So, if you aren't willing to Floyd the RR5 (I wouldn't either), it's do you prefer the Floyd (RR3, or the neck through, RR5 or Bond?). I prefer the Floyd. But, if you can swing a Bond or RR5, you can swing a used RR1. Go for that, JMO.

Personally, I don't like to buy used gear, and since I'm 16, hopefully there'll be plenty of time to get a USA made sometime later in my life.

I think the Bond will be the most worth it and also, idk how long it will be in production for, so I should jump on it.

[z1n]

I'm a Floyd guy too but if I had to buy a st, it would be the Bond w/red bevels. I like its options and looks better then the RR5. jmo

[VEGETATHEPUPPET]

Personally, I don't like to buy used gear, and since I'm 16, hopefully there'll be plenty of time to get a USA made sometime later in my life.

I think the Bond will be the most worth it and also, idk how long it will be in production for, so I should jump on it.

16 ... rich Americans

[Nazgul]

Personally, I don't like to buy used gear

There's nothing wrong with buying used guitar, especially if you're buying high quality stuff like RR1. You wouldn't notice any difference between, let's say used 96 RR1 and 2006 RR1.

[VoiceX3]

16 ... rich Americans

LOL, in some cases that's true......but I bought my first USA Jackson when I was 16 back in 1986. I still have it and would NEVER give it up.


It was $1400 brand new, and I worked my ass off for a year in a bowling alley (probably the grossest job ever, cleaning the place at 5am before school 4 days a week) to come up with the cash for that, so let's not jump to conclusions. ;-)

Trendkill - I know you don't buy used gear, but, I'd seriously rethink that and check out the Rhoads Pro. These were on par with the RR1, had a great trem, ebony, MOP and would most likely come cheaper than an RR5 or a Bond. It really won't cost you to check one out even if you have to buy one, because it's an EASY resell if you don't like it. Just food for thought.

[VEGETATHEPUPPET]

I have to say that i didnt mean anything wrong.. just compared to my situation... im 18 in 8 days... No way i could get a job during the week (school) or during the weekend... its hard to get a job here... (well i can get a .. hard job payed 1 USD per hour, with a max of 5-6 hours a day...still i had to be lucky to get one..) like my mother earns 400USD a month... and still tehre are bills to pay....

[VoiceX3]

I have to say that i didnt mean anything wrong.. just compared to my situation... im 18 in 8 days... No way i could get a job during the week (school) or during the weekend... its hard to get a job here... (well i can get a .. hard job payed 1 USD per hour, with a max of 5-6 hours a day...still i had to be lucky to get one..) like my mother earns 400USD a month... and still tehre are bills to pay....

Dude, I didn't think you did. I was just rememberring what people said to me when I showed up at practice with such a sweet axe. I even tried to help my bass player out sharing the job in the mornings with him so he could make some cash....he lasted 2 days. I made on average 10-20 dollars a day depending on how bad the place was in the morning.

[VEGETATHEPUPPET]

yeah i know... just somethimes it makes me laugh in what country i live...

[TrendkillDBD]

Not rich, not poor... I just work my ass off. When I want to buy a new guitar, I do nothing but work for it for a while doing every little $5 job possible... ya know? its just that good old American determination


but ya, I'm looking into a new job to try to moce things a bit quicker...

[caesar81]

Hey, what's goin' on man. Since you prefer the tremelo, go for the Bonds if you like one pickup rather than two. Otherwise, do what Voice X3 mentioned and seriously get yourself a Rhoads Pro. Has the made in USA features, the quality is on par and it has the tremelo.

Check this out:

http://audiozone.dk/index-filer/JacksonRhoadsInfo.htm

Also, might want to seriously consider the new 2007 RR Pro with 24 frets:

http://www.jcfonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64678