Later 90s Grover Jackson and GJ*
A similar story to the Grover Jacksons, these are usually Japanese made import Jacksons but for the domestic market there only. They consist of the typical classic Jackson shapes and styles, similar to worldwide market models but may also consist of unique models. A couple immediately below are USA made (will be marked) but sold only to Japanese markets, thus still using Grover names. Jackson Stars will be covered here, which also has some US and MIJ offerings. GJ or Team GJ is for Grover Jackson. This is later down the line and lower end. (A bit more research needed. Also some color codes needed)
Signature U.S. Custom Shop Made Grover Jackson: All with hardcases. 1996-9?
- The King V: Dave Mustaine (Megadeth). Another Dave Mustaine King V similar to the KV Pro and Grover Jackson version but with different specs. USA custom shop made. Poplar or korina body. Maple neck (neck-thru), bound ebony fretboard with sharkfin inlay. 24 frets. Seymour Duncan SH-4/ TB-4 HH pickups. Kahler AMP 2210 bridge. 2 Vol, 1 tone, three-way switch. Strap locks and locking tuners(?) Black hardware. Finishes: black pearl, natural
- The Kelly: Marty Friedman (Megadeath) Signature. Same story as above, similar but not exact to the KE-1 Marty Sig. USA custom shop made. Poplar body with maple quilt top. Maple neck (neck-thru), bound ebony fretboard with sharkfin inlays. 24 frets. Single Seymour Duncan TB-4 H pickup. Kahler AMP 331-. Single vol knob. Strap locks. Black hardware. Finishes: trans black, black, snow white pearl
- The Rhoads Original: A later version of the earlier 90s ‘Players Choice’ that seems to be specs identically. 1999-? Being such, this is USA custom shop made. Poplar body with maple neck (neck-thru) and bound ebony fretboard with smaller sharkfin inlays. 22 frets. Seymour Duncan SH-6/ SH-4 HH pickups. ‘APMW Tunamatic’ bridge. 2 vol, 1 tone, three-way toggle. Brass hardware. Also has the unique classic ‘Jackson’ logo. Finishes: black
- The Rhoads Limited: A true throwback to Randy Rhoads’ guitar. USA custom shop made. Maple body, maple neck (neck-thru), ebony fretboard with block pearl inlays. 22 frets. Seymour Duncan SH-2n/ SH-6 HH pickups. Gotoh OGE1089 vintage tremolo. 2 vol, 2 tone, three-way toggle (on side of guitar). Gold hardware. Has the ‘classic’ Jackson logo. Finishes: white with black pinstripes
- The Polka Dot Vee: Another Rhoads signature in the style of a classic V shape. Poplar body, maple neck (neck-thru), rosewood fretboard with pearl ‘bow tie’ inlays. 22 frets. Cream colored DiMarzio DP-100CR/DP-151CR (Super Distortion and PAF Pro) HH pickups. Gotoh OGE1089 tremolo. Chrome hardware. Speed knobs. Headstock matches finish. Sports the ‘classic’ Jackson logo. Finishes: black with white polka dot
- The JJ-1: A Scott Ian (Anthrax) signature. USA custom shop made. Like the normal Jackson JJ-1 but with a small tweak. Poplar or korina body. Maple bolt on neck with rosewood fretboard with dice inlay at 12th fret. 22 frets. Seymour Duncan SH-2/ SH-4 HH pickups. Wilkinson GTB100 TOM bridge. Vol, tone, three-way toggle. Chrome hardware. 3x3 headstock with special ‘Grover Jackson’ logo. Note: basically, the spec change is the option of a korina body on the natural finish. Finishes: black, silver sparkle , natural
- The PC-1: Phil Collen (Def Leppard) signature. USA custom shop made Seems to be identical to the normal Jackson PC1 (earlier version). Koa body with quilt maple top. Maple bolt-on neck, quilt maple fretboard with no inlays. Floyd Rose sustainer/DiMarzio SH-2/ Super 3, HSS pickups. Org. Floyd Rose tremolo. Gold hardware. Fender-like headstock. Finishes: amber sunburst, natural
- The Roswell Rhoads: A limited model of 200pcs. USA custom shop made. Like the Roswell Rhoads LTD (see links belong for Roswell Rhoads story), but with ‘Grover Jackson’ on the headstock and made later than 1996. Aluminum alloy body and neck. Ebony (?) fretboard with crop circle inlays and 22 frets. CAD-CAM computer humbucker by Tom Holmes. LSR tuning gears. Single vol knob. TOM bridge, string thru body. Strap locks. Finishes: natural (I mean, technically)
U.S. Custom Shop Made Standard Models
1996. A US made Grover Jackson Rhoads not unlike RR1. Poplar body. Maple neck (neck-thru), bound ebony fretboard with pearl sharkfin inlays. 24 frets. Seymour Duncan SH-2/TB-4 HH pickups. Org. Floyd Rose tremolo. Vol, vol, tone, three-way toggle. Black hardware. Finishes: metallic black, gun metal gray, deep candy red, candy blue, 90s USA graphic options..