Jackson RRX24-MG7 Rhoads X Ser. SBK

Jackson RRX24-MG7 Rhoads X Ser. SBK review

The Jackson RRX24-MG7 Rhoads X Ser. SBK is a 7-string electric guitar built around the sharp-edged RR body shape. Its listed price is 884, and the model has been available since April 2021. The black finish has a matte surface with primer-gray bevels, while black hardware keeps the overall look restrained apart from the distinctive body outline.

Its construction combines a poplar body with a through-body maple neck and a laurel fingerboard. There is no separate top. The neck-through design runs the maple neck through the body, a construction detail that owners specifically praise. One reviewer describes the guitar as heavy and well built, while another says its build and sound made the purchase worthwhile. Those impressions are useful context, though weight is not listed as a measured specification.

Neck, scale, and playing feel

The guitar has 24 jumbo frets, pearloid shark-fin inlays, and a compound fingerboard radius that moves from 12 inches to 16 inches. Its 26.5-inch scale length is longer than the common 25.5-inch scale, a useful design choice for a 7-string instrument. The Floyd Rose Special locking nut is 1.87 inches wide. Jackson closed die-cast tuners finish the headstock hardware.

One owner, who had previously played a 24RR Pro, reports that the strings were set up very close to the fingerboard and that the guitar felt easy to play without a struggle. That is a positive report about the individual instrument they received, not a guarantee that every guitar will arrive with identical setup. The same owner had waited a long time for the model and felt the wait was worthwhile.

Another player bought the guitar for heavier music and says it delivered what they needed. A separate review praises how it plays, and an owner of a different Jackson 7-string says the RRX24-MG7 offered the RR-series shape they had wanted for a move into 7-string playing. Together, these comments point to its intended appeal: an angular body, extended scale, and low-string capability in a familiar Jackson format.

Pickups and controls

The active pickup set consists of an EMG 81-7H humbucker at the bridge and an EMG 85-7H humbucker at the neck. The controls include two volume knobs, one tone knob, and a three-way pickup selector. Owners repeatedly mention the EMG pickups when describing the guitar's strong, bright sound and suitability for heavier styles. Those are subjective listening impressions, rather than a measurement of output or tonal response.

The 81-7H and 85-7H give the guitar a defined two-pickup configuration, with a selector for choosing between the bridge position, neck position, or a combination. The provided specifications do not list coil-splitting or other switching options, so buyers should not assume those functions are included.

Tremolo and practical details

A Floyd Rose Special double-locking tremolo is fitted, paired with the locking nut. This setup is designed to hold tuning through tremolo use, though restringing and setup generally take more care than on a fixed bridge. The supplied string gauge is.009 to.054, using nickel-plated steel strings. No case or gig bag is included, so factor in a separate purchase if the guitar needs protected transport.

One buyer reported a small impact mark on the edge of the headstock. They kept the guitar because it did not bother them, and believed the mark had been painted over at the factory. That account is a reason to inspect the instrument on arrival, not evidence that the issue is widespread. Another owner was pleased with the packaging and described the guitar as arriving safely.

Verdict

The RRX24-MG7's strongest case is its combination of the RR shape, a through-body maple neck, 24 jumbo frets, active EMG 7-string pickups, and a double-locking tremolo. Owners report a solid feel, easy playability, and a forceful sound suited to heavier music. Its poplar body may give pause to players expecting the mahogany construction associated with some higher-level models. One reviewer questioned whether the price was appropriate without mahogany, even while recommending the guitar.

At the listed price of 884, the decision depends on whether those specific features matter more than a different body wood or included transport protection. For players looking for a 7-string Jackson with the Rhoads outline and active EMG electronics, the owner feedback is encouraging. Check the setup and finish carefully when it arrives, and budget for a case or bag if needed.