Jumping on an RR5

[CharvelRocker]

I got an offer on one of these for a price I cant mention on board, but i'll say its closer to the price of an RR3. So I'm thinking gonna jump on this thing. Good idea or not, normally I dont like making impulse buys with that kind of money, but this thing is screaming to me

[AlexL]

RR5s are great. I had one, and sold it. I wish I wouldn't have.

Despite the fact that I own an RR1T, I still wish I had my RR5.

I modified mine by putting a Duncan Jazz in the neck position, gold pickup rings, and a Gold "RR" truss rod cover courtesy of www.fretsonthenet.com.

- E.

[Pigsnatcher]

Back in the fall I did the very same thing, found an RR5 that was priced at RR3 level. I have not regretted it one bit. Mine was almost perfect but had a small chip on the wing as most used V’s do. I absolutely love to stock PU’s in it. I heard good things about the Duncan Jazz’s and my at some point try that. I went from a Performer RR which I know is like comparing apples to oranges but what an upgrade. For the price I don’t think you could really do better. I’d go for it. I’ll also mention that I do from time to time see RR5’s on eBay for the price range I think you’re talking about but I still say go for it. If you don’t need a trem you’ll love it. Also as AlexL said frets on the net is the best place for your parts should you want to modify.

[circle of the tyrants]

RR5s are great. I had one, and sold it. I wish I wouldn't have.

Despite the fact that I own an RR1T, I still wish I had my RR5.

I modified mine by putting a Duncan Jazz in the neck position, gold pickup rings, and a Gold "RR" truss rod cover courtesy of www.fretsonthenet.com.

- E.

Was the Jazz a Zebra coil? I almost snatched one up from Ebay recently that had all of those mods, and the neck pickup was black/cream. I think I just forgot about the auction or something.

[Rich#6]

RR5 are great. I am another dumb ass that sold mine for a model 6. I did make a little on it too.

[madryan]

I need to get one eventually... One of my favorite guitars...

[guitarsjb]

I love mine. it's a great player.

[777]

+1.............(with a Jazz in the neck)








and a gold RR T/R cover from Dave (thanks budman!!)

[CharvelRocker]

I talked to the dealer and they worked out a deal where they set it aside for me

[AlexL]

Was the Jazz a Zebra coil? I almost snatched one up from Ebay recently that had all of those mods, and the neck pickup was black/cream. I think I just forgot about the auction or something.

No. But I believe MichaelMadeja from the forum here bought it from me, and I am not sure what he may have done to it (or any subsequent owners).


- E.

[Ben_D]

Yes...if there's no RR1T available RR5 is the best choice.

[RacerX]

Yes...if there's no RR1T available RR5 is the best choice.

Not necessarily...there's the Kevin Bond RR model




I told you guys the KB and the RR24 would push RR5 prices down....

[Ben_D]

Not necessarily...there's the Kevin Bond RR model

Yes..sorry...I forgot. Kevin Bonds is very "evil" looking with red bevels