Steal Away an Iconic Heavy Metal Axe
Cementing its status as a heavy metal staple since it's arrival in the early '80s, the legendary Jackson Randy Rhoads electric guitar is a first pick not only for several guitarists here at Sweetwater, but discerning metal fans and adamant shredders worldwide. The USA Select Randy Rhoads RR1T represents the epitome of the guitar's coveted construction, complete with the iconic design, a quarter-sawn maple neck, a lighter alder body, shark fin inlays, and a dutiful onboard Seymour Duncan pickup combo. Topped off with an assemblage of modern features to keep it well equipped for stage and studio performance scenarios, rest assured you'll reign as the wizard of the blizzard with the Jackson USA Select Randy Rhoads RR1T in hand.
The first Jackson
The Rhoads guitars follow in the footsteps of the axe that brought Jackson to prominence. Originally commissioned by the late, great Randy Rhoads, his namesake guitar was actually the first Jackson made. It quickly gained a following in hard rock circles soon after production began in the early 1980s, and has been played by such luminaries as Metallica's Kirk Hammett, Megadeth's Marty Friedman, and Adrian Smith from Iron Maiden, among many others. More than 25 years after the design first made waves, the Rhoads' aggressive body shape remains unmistakable, and it plays as fast as it looks.
Built for optimal onstage maneuverability
From its smooth quarter-sawn maple neck to a glamorous gloss polyester finish, the Jackson USA Select Randy Rhoads RR1T boasts maximum navigability to keep your compositions smooth and your performances confident. That said, there's much more hidden under the hood that goes into the guitar's pro-level playability. Case in point: a synthetic bone nut and Tune-o-matic bridge through a body stringing-style tailpiece make up an extremely stable playing foundation, which is extremely accurate to play with dot-style side markers and Jackson's quintessential mother-of-pearl shark fin inlays. To top it all off, a complimentary set of black hardware and Jackson-sealed die-cast tuners ensure your intonation remains stable even throughout the deepest of shredding sessions.
Hot-rodded with heavy metal firepower
You can't kill rock and roll. At least not while you've got a Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 and Jazz SH-2N pickup combo within reach. With this heralded duo in tow, expect nothing less than pure heavy metal tone, combining the grit and power within the TB-4 with the Jazz SH-2N's natural, accurate tone for maximum articulation and tonal delivery. To boot, the USA Select Randy Rhoads RR1T's onboard master volume and independent pickup tone knobs make it easier than ever to cover the entire realm of metal-inspired sonics. Make no mistake: After plugging in the Jackson USA Select Randy Rhoads RR1T, you'll be flying high in no time flat.
Jackson USA Select Randy Rhoads RR1T Features:
- Jackson's quintessential Randy Rhoads model spec'd to modern standards — a first in heavy metal guitar design
- Balanced alder body for neutral, authentic tone and less weight on your shoulders
- Quartersawn maple neck with neck-through-body construction and scarf joint ensures stable, smooth navigation around all 22 frets
- Supple 12–16-in. compound radius ebony fretboard with mother-of-pearl shark fin inlays and dot side markers
- Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 and Jazz SH-2N pickup combo results in an articulate, Rhoads-inspired, metal-worthy output
- Dome-style master volume and independent pickup tone controls cover an expanse of possible sonics
- TOM string-through-body bridge and synthetic bone nut formulate a natural, stable playing foundation
- Complementary black hardware and Jackson-sealed die-cast tuners keep your axe in tune throughout the heftiest shredding sessions
