Jackson RRX24 Black with Yellow Bevels

Jackson RRX24 Black with Yellow Bevels review

The Jackson RRX24 is built around a striking combination: a black V-style body with yellow bevels, gold-colored hardware, and a reversed headstock. Its silhouette draws immediate attention, though the shape comes with a practical tradeoff. Players accustomed to conventional guitar bodies may find it awkward to play seated without a strap. Standing, the instrument feels more at home, and the angular design suits its metal-focused character.

This X-Series model has a basswood body, a maple neck reinforced with graphite, and a laurel fingerboard. The neck has a scarf joint and is bolted to the body. Its 648 mm scale and 42.8 mm nut width provide familiar dimensions for a full-size electric guitar. The fingerboard carries 24 jumbo frets and reversed pearloid sharkfin inlays. No case or gig bag is included.

Neck feel and setup

Owners report that the neck is comfortable and relatively slim, with straightforward access to the upper frets. One player found it slightly fuller than the neck on a related Jackson model, but adapted quickly. The jumbo frets make bends and fast passages feel easy when the setup is right. Reports on factory adjustment vary: several owners received a well-set instrument, while others needed to adjust the neck, string height, or tremolo before it played as intended.

That variation makes a careful arrival check worthwhile. Inspect the fret ends and fretboard binding, test the controls, and confirm that the bridge sits level and returns to pitch. Most reported finish issues are small, such as minor blemishes near the pointed body edges or uneven gloss. Some owners also mention loose knobs, rough internal cavities, or small assembly details that needed attention. These complaints are not universal, but they suggest checking the individual guitar rather than assuming every example is flawless.

Active Seymour Duncan pickups

The pickup set consists of a Seymour Duncan AHB1BN Blackouts humbucker in the neck position and an AHB-1B Blackouts humbucker at the bridge. They deliver a high-output sound with substantial weight in the low end. Players describe them as forceful and clear under distortion, with enough definition to keep fast rhythm parts and more complex chords from turning muddy. The result fits heavy styles particularly well.

Clean tones are less of a strong point. Several players found it difficult to get a genuinely clean sound, and the pickups' powerful output can make that harder depending on the amplifier and settings. Their response is also perceived as bassier than some competing active pickup sets. That character is a matter of taste, but buyers seeking a guitar primarily for sparkling clean sounds should try it first.

Two volume controls, one shared tone control, and a three-way selector provide the basic switching layout. The selector moves between the neck pickup, both pickups, and the bridge pickup. Separate volume controls offer some flexibility when blending the two, although the overall voice remains firmly geared toward high-gain playing.

Floyd Rose Special tremolo

The recessed Floyd Rose Special double-locking tremolo is central to the RRX24's appeal. Many owners say it holds tuning well through aggressive dives and other heavy use, particularly after the strings have settled and the bridge has been set up properly. Fine tuners make small pitch corrections possible once the locking nut is secured.

Experiences are not entirely consistent. Some players report trouble getting the bridge to return level, loose hardware, or tuning problems after a string change. Others note that the tremolo arm can feel less secure in its socket and may need tightening. The bridge can perform well, but setup matters, especially when changing string gauge or tuning. One owner added a spring after moving to heavier strings, illustrating how a change in string tension can require balancing the bridge again. Buyers who demand a more robust tremolo may eventually consider an upgrade, though that should be weighed against the cost of the guitar.

Verdict

The Jackson RRX24 has a clear purpose. Its distinctive V-shaped body, 24 jumbo frets, comfortable neck, and muscular active pickups make it a strong fit for metal and other high-gain styles. It can deliver articulate, forceful sounds, and many examples stay in tune during expressive tremolo use. The main cautions are equally specific: seated comfort is limited by the body shape, clean tones take more work, and setup or small quality-control issues may need attention.

At a listed price of 759, the RRX24 offers a focused feature set, but the purchase makes the most sense for players who want its appearance and aggressive voice. Check the setup on arrival, budget time for string and tremolo adjustments if needed, and judge the bridge on the individual instrument. For a player after a visually distinctive metal guitar with powerful Blackouts pickups, it can be a satisfying choice.