Differences between RR3 & RX10D

[stevenh]

Hi, I just purchased the Polka Dot Rhoads from AMS, and I was wondering what the differences are between the RR3 and the RX10D. Since both are made in Japan, and feature bolt on necks, I can't imagine that the difference is too great.

BTW, the Polka Dot Rhoads plays amazing, and the Duncan Designed pickups are pretty damn good. I love this guitar!

[drockilles]

Just to state the main ones:
RR3: Alder, front loaded, real Duncans, 2 vol 1 tone
RX10D: Basswood, rear loaded, Duncan designed, 1 vol

[wilkinsi]

To add to the above:
RR3 has black hardware, RX10D has chrome.
Certain finishes available on the RR3 are not available on the RX10D and vice versa. RR3: EDS, TBLK. RX10D: ASB.

[Sunbane]

Too add even more:
RR3: Upgraded trem with baseplate in hardened steel. Jack in the upper wing.
RX10D: Non-upgraded trem. Jack in lower wing.

[MartinBarre]

To add even even more: my older RR3 has chrome hardware and came with Duncan Designed pups. So it depends what year we're talking about.

[Sunbane]

You are absolutely right. Also, the chrome hardware RR3s had the non-hardened trem. The Pro series was upgraded with black hardware and improved trem in the summer of 2006.