Jackson American SRS RR24 SB

Jackson American SRS RR24 SB review

The Jackson American SRS RR24 SB is a USA-made, 24-fret guitar built around the RR body shape. Its specification is focused: an alder body, a bolt-on maple neck, an ebony fingerboard, two Seymour Duncan humbuckers, and a Floyd Rose 1500 tremolo. The finish is listed as matte black, while a player report describes the guitar's appearance as an anthracite stealth finish. There is no top layer.

At a listed price of 2155, this model sits in a part of the market where setup, fretwork, hardware, and practical performance matter as much as the component list. The guitar has been available since September 2025. The supplied player feedback is notably positive about balance, finish quality, neck feel, pickup output, and tuning stability. Those observations offer useful context, though they reflect one player's experience rather than a controlled test.

Build, balance, and playability

The alder body is paired with a maple bolt-on neck and an ebony fingerboard. Jackson uses inverted mother-of-pearl shark-fin inlays, a distinctive detail that suits the RR silhouette without changing the straightforward layout. The fingerboard has a compound radius that moves from 12 inches to 16 inches. That specification gives the neck a rounder curve near the lower frets and a flatter feel higher up.

There are 24 jumbo frets and a 25.51-inch scale, equivalent to 648 mm. The nut measures 1.6875 inches, or 42.9 mm. These dimensions describe a full-scale instrument with room for upper-register playing. The player report says the neck and frets were well finished and adjusted, and describes a connected, comfortable feel. The same report praises the guitar's balance, specifically noting that it does not feel neck-heavy. That is a meaningful point for an instrument with an angled RR body and a locking tremolo system.

Pickups and controls

The pickup set consists of a Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 humbucker at the bridge and a Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N humbucker at the neck. Both are passive. A three-way switch selects the pickup combinations, while a single volume control and a single tone control keep the control layout simple.

In the field report, the Seymour Duncan pickups provide the output and weight needed to hold their place against fast double-kick drums and a dense bass sound. That points to a setup suited to players who want a forceful bridge voice, with a neck pickup available for a different response. The report does not specify an amplifier, effects, or recording conditions, so the tonal description should be read as a player impression rather than a universal result. The guitar's passive electronics also leave the sound responsive to the player's rig and settings.

Floyd Rose hardware and tuning

The RR24 SB is fitted with a Floyd Rose 1500 tremolo and Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads. It also includes Dunlop Dual Locking strap buttons. The supplied nickel-plated steel strings are.009 to.042 gauge. Black hardware completes the dark finish scheme.

The player who supplied the feedback reports that the tremolo remained in tune and could be set up successfully for a whole-step-down tuning. That is encouraging practical feedback, especially for a guitar intended to use a locking tremolo, but it does not replace proper setup or establish how every instrument will behave. Changes in string gauge or tuning can require adjustments to the spring balance and intonation. A hard case is included, while a gig bag is not.

Verdict

The Jackson American SRS RR24 SB makes its case with a coherent set of performance-oriented parts and a field report that backs up the expected strengths: comfortable balance, clean fretwork, a forceful pickup set, and dependable tremolo tuning. Its 24 jumbo frets, compound-radius ebony fingerboard, locking hardware, and included case give it a practical specification for players who want an RR-shaped guitar ready for demanding styles.

The main caveats are straightforward. There is no top, the controls are deliberately limited to volume, tone, and a three-way switch, and the guitar has no active pickups. Buyers should also confirm the final price and finish description with the retailer, since the supplied details list the color as black and matte black while the player describes an anthracite stealth appearance. For a player drawn to the RR shape and a passive Seymour Duncan setup, the reported build quality and tuning behavior make the American SRS RR24 SB a compelling option to try in person.