Today, Jackson announces two new additions to its celebrated Pro Plus Series: the Rhoads RR24 and the Rhoads RR24 PS.
Originally launched last year, The Jackson Pro Plus Series redefined the standards of high-performance guitars with its exceptional range of premium features, purposefully designed to cater to the needs of highly-technical players.
These two new guitars are no exception, offering unparalleled sonic versatility that adapts to any musical style or genre, and an ergonomic design that takes player comfort to new heights, allowing for seamless playability and effortless access to every fret.
KEY FEATURES
• Three piece through-body maple/walnut neck with graphite reinforcement and oiled back finish
• 12”-16” compound radius bound ebony fingerboard with 24 jumbo stainless steel frets and pearloid sharkfin inlays
• Direct mount Seymour Duncan® Distortion™ TB-6 bridge and Seymour Duncan Distortion™ SH-6 neck pickups
• Floyd Rose® 1000 Series double-locking tremolo bridge•
• Gig-bag included
Pro Plus Series Rhoads RR24 ($1,699.99 USD, £1,429.00 – £1,479.00 GBP, €1,649.00 – €1,699.00 EUR, $2,799.99 AUD, ¥242,000- 253,000JPY) The Pro RR24 pairs a single-ply bound okoume body with a through-body three-piece maple/walnut neck, bearing a pair of graphite rods for reinforcement against the assaults of temperature and humidity. The speedy neck profile is engineered for blazing guitar work, removing any obstacles to fleet-fingered playing and granting easier access to the upper frets. Featuring 24 jumbo stainless-steel frets and pearloid sharkfin inlays, the 12”-16” compound radius ebony fingerboard is the ideal platform for heavy chording and fast, ripping solos. Modern Seymour Duncan® Distortion humbucking pickups drive this guitar’s voice, combining for a highly balanced, flexible tone for even the most aggressive of styles, with plenty of high- output for pristine cleans and snarling distortion. The sensitive Floyd Rose® 1000 Series recessed double-locking tremolo system adds expressive vibrato to notes and chords with the tap of a finger, along with rock-solid tuning performance and precise intonation. Available in Deep Black, Snow White and a Mirror Top.
Pro Plus Series Rhoads RR24 PS ($1,599.99 USD, £1,429.00 GBP, €1,649.00 EUR, $2,999.00 AUD, ¥253,000 JPY) The Pro RR24PS pairs a pomelle sapele top with a through-body three-piece maple/walnut neck, bearing a pair of graphite rods for reinforcement against the assaults of temperature and humidity. The speedy neck profile is engineered for blazing guitar work, removing any obstacles to fleet-fingered playing and granting easier access to the upper frets. Featuring 24 jumbo stainless-steel frets and pearloid sharkfin inlays, the 12”-16” compound radius ebony fingerboard is the ideal platform for heavy chording and fast, ripping solos. Modern Seymour Duncan® Distortion humbucking pickups drive this guitar’s voice, combining for a highly balanced, flexible tone for even the most aggressive of styles, with plenty of high output for pristine cleans and snarling distortion. The sensitive Floyd Rose® 1000 Series recessed double-locking tremolo system adds expressive vibrato to notes and chords with the tap of a finger, along with rock-solid tuning performance and precise intonation. Available in Firestorm.