Jackson American Series VTO HT RDC
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Jackson
American Series VTO HT RDC
Product Info
Article Number:
595671
Brand:
Jackson
Model:
American Series VTO HT RDC
Category:
ST Style Guitars
Price:
$1,978.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Jackson American Series VTO HT RDC is a serious instrument for the player who wants a modern edge with vintage vibe. The caramelized neck and direct-mount pickups deliver a ferocious, articulate tone – perfect for rock, metal, and heavier styles. It's a premium-priced guitar built for performance and lasting quality.
Product Description
- Jackson American Series VTO HT RDC
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Alder
- 5-Piece neck: Caramelised maple / maple / caramelised maple / maple / caramelised maple
- Fingerboard: Striped ebony
- Offset mother of pearl finegrboard inlays
- Compound fingerboard radius: 304.8 - 406.4 mm
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42/86 mm (1.6875")
- Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 1 Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 Direct Mount (bridge) and 1 Seymour Duncan '59 SH-1N Direct Mount (neck) Humbucker
- Volume and tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- Hipshot 6 - Fixed .175 bridge
- Gotoh MG-T Locking machine heads
- Black hadrware
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .009 - .042
- Colour: Red Crystal
- Includes Jackson Foam Core case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Caramelized maple neck provides exceptional stability and feel.
- • Seymour Duncan JB/’59 combo delivers a versatile, powerful tone.
- • Direct-mounted pickups maximize output and sustain.
- • Hipshot fixed bridge ensures rock-solid tuning stability.
CONS
- • The caramelized maple neck, while fantastic, may feel unusually dense to some.
- • The RDC's aggressive styling isn't for players seeking a subtle aesthetic.
- • The fixed bridge limits tremolo capabilities.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
5-Piece Caramelised Maple / Maple
Fingerboard
Striped Ebony with Offset Mother of Pearl Inlays
Pickups
Seymour Duncan JB TB-4 (bridge) & Seymour Duncan ’59 SH-1N (neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
Hipshot 6 - Fixed
Weight
8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Caramelization creates a denser, more stable neck that resists warping and contributes to increased sustain. The feel is often described as smoother and slightly warmer.
Direct mounting can sometimes introduce a bit more noise if the shielding isn't optimal; a professional setup with conductive paint or foil might be beneficial for the cleanest signal.
The fixed bridge eliminates tremolo functionality, so this isn't the guitar if you need that feature. It prioritizes tuning stability and sustain over vibrato capabilities.
