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  • Kelly or Rhoads?

    OK, so the time has come to get myself a second US Jackson.
    i already got a soloist(a black Shannon), and
    ive been contemplating either a Kelly or a Rhoads.

    what are the pros/cons of each, and how do they compare?
    Guitars:
    Jackson USA Shannon Soloist (blk)
    Jackson USA Custom Shop SL2H white/Silver Ghost Flames
    Bernie Rico Jr. Hybrid Vixen (blk)
    BC Rich NJ Gunslinger

    Amp:
    ENGL Powerball -> ENGL Pro Cab 4*12(V30's)

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    Re: Kelly or Rhoads?

    rhoads dont come in 24 frets, kelly's do. rhoads are a tad bit more balanced when you stand up to play them. some people dont like the way rhoads play when you sit, but i think its more proper.

    other than that, its up to you!

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    • #3
      Re: Kelly or Rhoads?

      A Kelly will tend to neck dive a bit, and the upper horn can get in the way on upper fret stuff, depending on your hand position. You get 24 frets and a meatier sound, because there is a lot more wood around the bridge area.

      The Rhoads only has 22-frets, reaching over the body to hit the upper frets is a PITA if you have small hands, and the long horn hanging out the back is just asking to hit every object imaginable. The guitar balances much better, and has a more biting tone because there is less wood around the bridge.

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      • #4
        Re: Kelly or Rhoads?

        what would you choose if you already had a soloist?
        Guitars:
        Jackson USA Shannon Soloist (blk)
        Jackson USA Custom Shop SL2H white/Silver Ghost Flames
        Bernie Rico Jr. Hybrid Vixen (blk)
        BC Rich NJ Gunslinger

        Amp:
        ENGL Powerball -> ENGL Pro Cab 4*12(V30's)

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        • #5
          Re: Kelly or Rhoads?

          rhoads

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          • #6
            Re: Kelly or Rhoads?

            Definately a Rhoads. If you only have one pointy, it should be a Rhoads.

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            • #7
              Re: Kelly or Rhoads?

              I am biased but.............RHOADS!!!!!
              Scott
              Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong.

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              • #8
                Re: Kelly or Rhoads?

                Rhoads. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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                • #9
                  Re: Kelly or Rhoads?

                  Get both in one by ordering a custom shop Kelly Star.
                  We must!
                  We must!
                  We must increase the bust!
                  The bigger the better!
                  The tighter the sweater!
                  The boys are counting on us!

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                  • #10
                    Re: Kelly or Rhoads?

                    [ QUOTE ]
                    Get both in one by ordering a custom shop Kelly Star.

                    [/ QUOTE ]

                    [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

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                    • #11
                      Re: Kelly or Rhoads?

                      I´ve got four Rhoads, but no Kelly, so let me sugest a Rhoads for you.
                      For me maybe time for a Kelly though..

                      Oh shit, I´ve already got another Rhoads on order.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Kelly or Rhoads?

                        i tried to set my kelly up for B tuning like a month ago,and i wanted to block the trem but i never got around to it, so it just sits in the closet.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Kelly or Rhoads?

                          Kelly.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Kelly or Rhoads?

                            Another one for a Rhoads!! [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img] (<<< obviously [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img])
                            "When a naked man is chasing a woman through an ally with a butcher's knife and a hard-on, I figure he isn't out collecting for the Red Cross"............ Dirty Harry

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                            • #15
                              Re: Kelly or Rhoads?

                              Rhoads.

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