Randy Rhoads was an American heavy metal guitarist who's best known for playing with Ozzy Osbourne. Rhoads is cited as an influence by many heavy metal guitarists. A student of classical guitar, Rhoads often combined his classical music influences with his own heavy metal style. While on tour with Ozzy Osbourne, he would often seek out classical guitar tutors for lessons. It should also be noted that Randy played in the band Quiet Riot.
Rhoads was mostly a Jackson guitar / Marshall amplifier man. Let's look at some of the gear and equipment that has been seen in Randy Rhoads Guitar Rig.
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Guitars
- Gibson Les Paul Custom 1974 w/stock pickups
- Karl Sandoval Flying V w/DiMarzio PAF as a neck pickup and DiMarzio Super Distortion as a bridge pickup
- Jackson RANDY RHOADS RR-1 w/Seymour Duncan Jazz and Distortion pickups
- Jackson Rhoads style V
Note: Jackson makes a variety of Rhoads guitars
Amps and Cabinets
- Marshall JMP 100Watt Master Volume Head amplifier
- 1959 Super Lead Plexi 100W Head (with the "Cascade" mod)
- Marshall 4x12 Cabinets loaded with Altec 417-8H speakers
Effects and More
- MXR 10 Band Equalizer
- MXR Analog Delay
- MXR Distortion Plus
- MXR Stereo Chorus
- MXR Stereo Flanger
- Roland FV-300H Volume Pedal
- Vox 847 Wah
- Roland RE-301 Space Echo Tape Delay, Chorus, Reverb (re-20 pic below)
- Yamaha E1005 & E1010 Analog Delay, Chorus, Flanger
- GHS guitar strings (10 or 11 gauge strings)
