This is a 1981/82 Jackson Rhoads early prototype, originally purchased by Gary Pihl from Grover Jackson after his pre-production Soloist was stolen on stage. This guitar was on display at the NAMM show to promote the upcoming model. A very cool piece of '80s Jackson history!
1981 Jackson Rhoads Prototype Black
Jackson
BrandJackson
TypeElectric Guitars
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID66982
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The Story
1981 Rhoads Prototype Black
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The Specifications
As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
- Solidbody Electric Guitar
- Black Finish
- Maple Neck-Thru Construction
- Ebony Fretboard
- 25.5" Scale Length
- Sharkfin Inlays
- Seymour Duncan Distortion and Jazz Humbuckers
- Brass c Bridge and V-Plate Tailpiece
- Brass Hardware
- 7 lbs, 7 oz.
- .810" Neck Profile at 1st Fret
- .910" Neck Profile at 12th Fret
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