Jackson Special Edition JS32RM Rhoads Electric Guitar Black

Swift, deadly and affordable, Jackson JS Series guitars take an epic leap forward, making it easier than ever to get classic Jackson tone, looks and playability without breaking the bank. Upgraded features such as striking aesthetics, new high output ceramic-magnet pickups, graphite reinforced maple necks, black-bound fingerboards and headstocks, and black hardware deliver more for less.

The sleek JS32 Rhoads has a basswood body, bolt-on maple speed neck with graphite reinforcement, compound radius (12”-16”) black-bound maple fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and black plastic sharkfin inlays, and black-bound reverse 6-in-Line headstock with red Jackson logo. Other features include dual high-output Jackson covered humbucking pickups with ceramic magnets and three-way toggle switching, Jackson-branded double-locking tremolo bridge, black hardware and die-cast tuners. Case sold separately.

Body Body shape: V Body type: Solid body Body material: Solid wood Top wood: Not applicable Body wood: Basswood Body finish: Gloss Orientation: Right handed Neck Neck shape: Speed neck Neck wood: Maple with scarf joint Joint: Bolt-on Scale length: 25.5" Truss rod: Standard Neck finish: Satin Fretboard Material: Rosewood Radius: Compound Fret size: Jumbo Number of frets: 24 Inlays: Sharkfin Nut width: 1.687" (42.8mm) Pickups Configuration: HH Neck: High output humbucker Middle: Not applicable Bridge: High output humbucker Brand: Jackson Active or passive pickups: Passive Series or parallel: Series Piezo: No Active EQ: No Special electronics: None Controls Control layout: Master volume, tone Pickup switch: 3-way Coil tap or split: No Kill switch: No Hardware Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato Bridge design: Floyd Rose licensed double locking tremolo Tailpiece: Not applicable Tuning machines: Die-cast Color: Black Other Number of strings: 6-string Special features: Pickups Case: Sold separately Accessories: None Country of origin: Indonesia

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Okay, I bought this guitar because I thought it looked really cool. I liked the reverse headstock, the red Jackson logo, the black neck binding and inlays. I was on the fence with the red body binding, but when the guitar arrived, I was happy with it. And this is a very good looking guitar. Other positives include the maple fretboard, the satin neck finish and balance of the instrument, which was surprisingly good for a Rhoads-style V. The Jackson made Floyd Rose seemed like it was good quality.

But I did end up sending it back to MF. The biggest reason was that the black plastic inlays did not sit flush with the fretboard. Huge problem right there. You could see it with the naked eye. I was also unimpressed with the plastic pick guard. I've played other Rhoads V's and the pick guard was metal. The neck was a little fatter than on the other Jackson's I own. Overall, this guitar felt kinda cheap. I knew I wouldn't be happy with it long term.

But you might like it. I'm extremely anal about my guitars. Someone less anal might overlook these flaws. Tone wise and play-ability it was pretty good. Craftsmanship was the issue.
Jackson Special Edition JS32RM Rhoads Electric Guitar Black
.This guitar looks amazing and is well shaped, however is does have a few flaws you should be aware of.
First, the back of the neck doesn't feel right, like it got sanded with a high-grain sandpaper but not oiled, painted, or lacquered properly.
Second, I doubt the fretboard has been treated beyond sanding either, but is very smooth, if a little soft feeling.
Third, that's not binding on the fretboard, it's dye or ink.
And lastly, the Jackson trem (Floyd Rose knock-off that it is) feels poor under my hand and the wammy-bar is stupidly loose. I can't find a sweet spot to tighten it so that it swings freely without the risk of it coming off.

Overall, It should be fifty, or one hundred, cheaper to purchase, so wait for a sale and get it then. Other than that, it's a good jamming and practice guitar after you replace the 9g strings with something heavier that won't cut into your fingers.
Jackson Special Edition JS32RM Rhoads Electric Guitar Black
.Very fast playing... action I had to set up myself ... Big fan of jackson you get what u pay for I love this ax I would buy another one in a heartbeat . I have a js32 warrior with dime bags pickups an that guitar rocks jackson is the only way to go if u are into soloing or heavy.metal or hard rock not your country western guitar lol
Jackson Special Edition JS32RM Rhoads Electric Guitar Black
.I bought this after being really impressed with the neck on my Oil Rubbed Mahogany JS32 Dinky. It plays well. I have to use a strap and it will not sit on a guitar stand. It sounds great on all 3 pickup selections and the neck is even faster than the Dinky.
Jackson Special Edition JS32RM Rhoads Electric Guitar Black
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