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Ok, I figured it would be better to post here than start a new thread, because I'm really covering old ground (plus the fact I'm a noob and trying not to piss too many people off).
This is going to be about Randy Rhoads models, because that's what I want... shark inlays, two pups, tremolo...
I've tried to get the RR models sorted out, and the more I read the more confused I get. It seems the USA-made ones are best, followed by the Japanese ones, then there's the Korean versions, and at the bottom of the heap are the ones made in India. So far, so good. Now comes confession time: I broke down and bought one [yeah, eBay] based on seller reputation, it was listed as a "Pro Edition", had the twin pups [EMGs, which I'll probably swap out], Floyd trem, shark inlays...
Well, it arrived. WTF? It doesn't say "Professional" "Pro" or anything else on it; it does say "Floyd Rose" on the trem, the S/N on the neck plate is 99070195 (which is either Japan or India, according to another thread). Shame on me for not emailing questions to the seller before bidding.
So, did I get took?
I have mixed feelings; I like how she plays (have to track down a buzz on the low E, though), and she's in decent shape (a couple of small dings). I don't like the fact that the trem arm is missing, and that if I put a cover on the back I'm going to need to rework the trem springs, 'cause if you sight along the body you can see the springs are above the cavity about 1/16".
As long as I didn't get taken too bad I could enjoy this guitar - but I don't want to make the same mistake when I buy my next Rhoads.
Last - like Jack, I tend to go for cheap (but unique) guitars. I have a few gems in my herd ('68 Gibson SG standard, '72 Tele w/Custom Shop neck), but I also have a few clunkers that were under $200 that are fantastic and fun to play.
Thanks for putting up with my long post, and any info or enlightenment is appreciated.
WarPig
This is going to be about Randy Rhoads models, because that's what I want... shark inlays, two pups, tremolo...
I've tried to get the RR models sorted out, and the more I read the more confused I get. It seems the USA-made ones are best, followed by the Japanese ones, then there's the Korean versions, and at the bottom of the heap are the ones made in India. So far, so good. Now comes confession time: I broke down and bought one [yeah, eBay] based on seller reputation, it was listed as a "Pro Edition", had the twin pups [EMGs, which I'll probably swap out], Floyd trem, shark inlays...
Well, it arrived. WTF? It doesn't say "Professional" "Pro" or anything else on it; it does say "Floyd Rose" on the trem, the S/N on the neck plate is 99070195 (which is either Japan or India, according to another thread). Shame on me for not emailing questions to the seller before bidding.
So, did I get took?
I have mixed feelings; I like how she plays (have to track down a buzz on the low E, though), and she's in decent shape (a couple of small dings). I don't like the fact that the trem arm is missing, and that if I put a cover on the back I'm going to need to rework the trem springs, 'cause if you sight along the body you can see the springs are above the cavity about 1/16".
As long as I didn't get taken too bad I could enjoy this guitar - but I don't want to make the same mistake when I buy my next Rhoads.
Last - like Jack, I tend to go for cheap (but unique) guitars. I have a few gems in my herd ('68 Gibson SG standard, '72 Tele w/Custom Shop neck), but I also have a few clunkers that were under $200 that are fantastic and fun to play.
Thanks for putting up with my long post, and any info or enlightenment is appreciated.
WarPig
, you pissed me off
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