Jackson Custom Shop Rhoads RR2H FR Blackout w/case RR4289

Serial: RR4289
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The Jackson Custom Shop Rhoads RR2H FR Blackout is a team-built instrument that combines the aggressive styling of the iconic Rhoads body shape with a distinctive black-on-black aesthetic and professional-grade performance features. Built with an alder body, quartersawn maple neck-through construction, and a compound-radius ebony fingerboard, this Custom Shop Rhoads is designed for precision, speed, and high-output performance. A set of active EMG 81 and 85 humbuckers provides powerful, articulate tones, while a recessed Floyd Rose double-locking tremolo offers expressive pitch control and reliable tuning stability. The satin black finish, matching painted neck, black hardware, and dark grey Jackson logo create a cohesive Blackout appearance that emphasizes the guitar's sharp, angular design.

The Rhoads body is constructed from alder, providing a balanced tonal foundation with a focused midrange response and clear articulation. Its distinctive offset V-shaped design has remained one of Jackson's most recognizable silhouettes, offering an aggressive appearance and comfortable access to the upper frets. The neck-through-body construction features a quartersawn maple center section with a scarf joint, creating a continuous structural connection through the instrument. This design contributes to sustain and stability while allowing a smooth transition into the upper register. The entire instrument is finished in satin black urethane, with the neck painted to match the body for a unified appearance. Black neck and headstock binding reinforce the Blackout theme without introducing contrasting visual elements.

The quartersawn maple neck features Jackson Custom Shop's standard performance-oriented profile, measuring approximately .790" at the third fret and .850" at the twelfth fret. Its relatively slim dimensions provide a comfortable playing surface for fast alternate picking, technical lead work, and extended playing sessions. The ebony fingerboard features a 12"–16" compound radius, offering a comfortable curvature for rhythm playing near the nut and a flatter surface for string bending and technical passages higher up the neck. Twenty-four jumbo stainless steel frets provide a durable, smooth playing surface, while black sharkfin inlays maintain the instrument's understated appearance. Blue Luminlay side dots with black rings improve visibility in low-light performance environments, and a graphite-reinforced dual-action truss rod provides additional neck stability and adjustment capability.

A pair of active EMG humbuckers delivers the high-output performance associated with modern hard rock and metal. The bridge-position EMG 81 provides tight low frequencies, aggressive upper-midrange response, and focused articulation, making it particularly effective for palm-muted rhythm playing and high-gain lead tones. The neck-position EMG 85 offers a fuller, warmer response with strong sustain and smooth lead characteristics. Both pickups feature black covers that complement the guitar's Blackout styling. A three-way toggle selector provides access to either pickup individually or both together, while master Volume and Tone controls use 25K potentiometers designed for the active electronics. A dedicated 9V battery compartment provides convenient access to the pickup power supply.

The recessed Floyd Rose tremolo system provides expressive pitch control while maintaining tuning stability through aggressive playing techniques. Its black hardware configuration includes a 32mm sustain block and an R3 locking nut, allowing players to perform deep dives, pull-ups, and vibrato effects while keeping the strings securely locked. Black Gotoh tuning machines provide dependable tuning adjustments, while the recessed bridge installation allows a greater range of upward and downward pitch movement. Additional hardware includes black dome control knobs, a recessed output jack positioned on the upper wing, black 17mm strap buttons, and a solid black truss rod cover. The reversed inline pointed headstock completes the instrument's unmistakable Jackson appearance.

The Blackout finish gives this Rhoads a particularly distinctive Custom Shop identity. The satin black body, matching neck and headstock, black binding, black sharkfin inlays, and black hardware create a nearly monochromatic appearance, while the dark grey 1990s-style Jackson logo provides a subtle visual accent. Built by the Jackson Custom Shop team, this instrument combines the classic Rhoads platform with carefully selected modern specifications, including stainless steel frets, active EMG electronics, a reinforced neck, and a recessed locking tremolo. A fitted Jackson Rhoads/King V case and Jackson Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity are included, completing a purpose-built instrument for players seeking aggressive styling and professional performance.

Highlights

• Jackson Custom Shop team-built Rhoads with satin black-on-black Blackout finish and dark grey Jackson logo

• Quartersawn maple neck-through construction with graphite reinforcement and ebony fingerboard

• 12"–16" compound-radius fingerboard with 24 jumbo stainless steel frets, black sharkfin inlays, and blue Luminlay side dots

• Active EMG 81 bridge and EMG 85 neck humbuckers with 25K Volume and Tone controls

• Recessed Floyd Rose tremolo with R3 locking nut, black Gotoh tuners, fitted case, and Custom Shop certificate

Specifications

Body

• Brand: Jackson

• Series: Custom Shop

• Model: Rhoads RR2H FR Blackout

• Body Shape: Rhoads

• Body Material: Alder

• Body Construction: Neck-Through

• Body Finish: Satin Urethane

• Finish Color: Blackout

• Finish Description: Black on Black

• Body Top: None

• Pickguard: None

• Control Cavity: Rear-Loaded

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Number of Strings: 6

Neck

• Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple

• Neck Construction: Neck-Through with Scarf Joint

• Neck Reinforcement: Graphite-Reinforced Dual-Action Truss Rod

• Neck Profile: Jackson Custom Shop Standard

• Neck Thickness at 3rd Fret: .790"

• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: .850"

• Neck Finish: Satin Black Urethane, Matching Body

• Fingerboard Material: Ebony

• Fingerboard Radius: 12"–16" Compound Radius

• Number of Frets: 24

• Fret Size: Jumbo

• Fret Material: Stainless Steel

• Fingerboard Inlays: Black Sharkfins

• Side Dots: Blue Luminlay with Black Rings

• Neck Binding: Black

• Headstock Binding: Black

• Scale Length: 25.5"

• Nut Width: 1-11/16"

• Neck Width at Heel: 2-1/4"

• Nut Type: Floyd Rose R3 Locking

• Headstock Shape: Reversed Inline Pointed

• Headstock Finish: Black

• Headstock Logo: 1990s-Style Dark Grey Jackson Logo with Custom Shop Designation

Hardware

• Bridge: Recessed Floyd Rose Double-Locking Tremolo

• Tremolo Block: 32mm

• Locking Nut: Floyd Rose R3

• Tuning Machines: Gotoh

• Hardware Finish: Black

• Control Knobs: Black Dome

• Number of Control Knobs: 2

• Strap Buttons: 17mm Black

• Output Jack: Recessed, Upper Wing

• Tremolo Cavity Cover: Standard Floyd Rose

• Truss Rod Cover: Solid Black

• Pickguard: None

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: EMG 81 Active Humbucker

• Neck Pickup: EMG 85 Active Humbucker

• Pickup Configuration: HH

• Pickup Type: Active Humbuckers

• Pickup Covers: Black

• Pickup Mounting: Clean Mount

• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

• Volume Potentiometer: 25K Active

• Tone Potentiometer: 25K Active

• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle

• Pickup Selector Finish: Black

• Battery Compartment: Single 9V Battery Box

• Output Jack: Recessed 1/4"

Miscellaneous

• Serial Number: RR4289

• Builder: Jackson Custom Shop Team Built

• Build Type: Custom Shop Batch Run

• Model: RR2H FR

• Finish: Blackout

• Finish Type: Satin Urethane

• Number of Strings: 6

• Factory Tuning: E Standard (E A D G B E)

• Factory String Gauge: .009–.042

• Scale Length: 25.5"

• Included Case: Jackson Rhoads/King V Fitted Case

• Included Documentation: Jackson Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity

Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?

Tone Shop Guitars is an independent Jackson dealer with locations in Addison, Southlake and Fort Worth, Texas. We offer free nationwide shipping on new instruments and multiple financing options.