why does only the japanese market have such cool limited models? :(

[gwEm]

you know - i wish the gold hardware on the 'classic' ivory rhoads would be black...

[Dr. Vic]

Yeah I know.....me too  :lol:

But I think you can get a black hardware set from directly from Jackson, without too much problems, and for an affordable price, and then.......you'll be there !  :twisted:

[Muttley]

Anyway the Rhoads is one of my favorite guitar. Angular ? Yes (moderately) but also very high class and confortable to play. Nevertheless I'm not keen on this japanese version...Don't like the ash looking and don't fancy that maple neck w/ black inlays  :lol:

If you don't intend to go for a US model I think the RR5 (very classic Rhoads looking) is the best option AND the fixed bridge design is stunning and that guitar.

I'd love one of those.  :)

[Crazy_Joe]

you know - i wish the gold hardware on the 'classic' ivory rhoads would be black...

You can, however you have to have a floyd rose on it.

It's called the RR5FR

[shobet]

Jackson also have a custom shop that will build you what you want, at a cost. They used to have a habit of getting the specs a bit wrong on occasion though...