From what I understand, Floyds had to be provided by the customer as they were not carried by Jackson themselves

Floyds are more rare than Kahlers or STs, but I wouldn't translate that to high value. Especially on a student model. It adds a little value, but not big bucks by any means.

And, yes, for custom orders, Floyds had to be sent by the customer/dealer to Jackson back in the SD era. Kramer had the exclusive distribution rights for Floyds back then, so no other guitar manufacturer could get them directly.

Vinnie Vincent had at the first one and his is the only one I've ever seen.

Here's one.

^ ....appears to be a Kahler to Floyd mod....

That's what I was thinking based on the cavity cover.

Hunter, where'd you get the pic of that Rhoads? It's now on eBay from a seller in Florida: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Jackson...item3aabec58d7

And yeah, originally a Kahler, if you look at the close up pics you can see the original Kahler route and holes still there...

Yeah I knew it was too good to be true . I noticed the huge route after I posted. A Dimas wouldn't normally have a pull up route either. I'm sure it plays awesome . My string thru 85 Rhoads student plays awesome.

Here's the first one made. Would not be surprised if the first guitar is the same as the second one. Can't see a white guitar looking that good on stage with all the black leather KISS were wearing at the time.....plus there's no logo on the headstock either.




Plus he owned a black student neck hardtail as well and most likely. it was the first of its kind too!


Of course, this opens up a whole can of worms regarding the authenticity of the guitars Vinnie sold at Julien's Auctions in NY last month....but I ain't gonna go there.....unless probed!!!

Are you kidding? those first ones still have the original strings with which he showed Jimmi Hendrix how to play "Voodoo Chile"

Hi, new here. I had a San Dimas RR Student (serial # just over 1100) with a gold surface-mount Floyd, gold tuners too. I bought it from the first owner so I have no idea if he was able to custom order it that way or not.

If he provided the Floyd... yes.