MXR Randy Rhoads Distortion+ Fiasco

[rrhoads17]

Probably one of the worst gear releases that I can remember. It goes on sale finally with years of hype, sells out in a matter of hours, now scalpers are selling them for upwards of $1200. And in true Randy Rhoads gear fashion, it’s a limited release, so normies will probably never get to buy one. And I don’t believe customers were ever given a heads up that it was going to be a limited run until it actually released. I love Randy’s music, but I cannot get past how his family treats his fans who actually play guitar and want to collect his signature products for a fair price. Hopefully Dunlop will rethink limited run pedals after this fiasco, because a lot of RR fans who wanted this signature pedal are livid!

 

[AtomicJeff]

Makes me want to go and hoard up a few of those limited-edition Alex Lifeson Morley Wahs.

 

[Tonedeaf]

What pedal was it based on?

 

[Daveis]

Probably this germanium hard clipper circuit.
https://www.electrosmash.com/mxr-distortion-plus-analysis

 

[Dramelot]

Lent an original one to a soundman years ago, never seen him again. Grrrr

 

[Androo]

...make one from a kit?
https://diyeffectspedals.com/pedal-kits/mxr/mxr-distortion/

 

[sprint]

...make one from a kit?
https://diyeffectspedals.com/pedal-kits/mxr/mxr-distortion/

or use this one

 

[pedalbuilder]

I had a look inside one, and it's just a stock Distortion+ with a different paint job. You can get a used one with the normal paint job for $60, a new one for $100, or better yet, save your money and use the impeccably accurate model that's already in your Fractal device.

 

[R.D.]

I'm probably gonna get flamed for this but ...,

He was an awesome player !
He was very creative riff writer !

His tone was pretty 'meh' ....

 

[6L6C]

I'm probably gonna get flamed for this but ...,

He was an awesome player !
He was very creative riff writer !

His tone was pretty 'meh' ....

Yep
I get it, his tone worked very well for certain songs like Dairy of a Madman. But yeah I hear you.
His speaker choice was very bright with a lot of sizzle.

 

[2204JCM]

Probably one of the worst gear releases that I can remember. It goes on sale finally with years of hype, sells out in a matter of hours, now scalpers are selling them for upwards of $1200. And in true Randy Rhoads gear fashion, it’s a limited release, so normies will probably never get to buy one. And I don’t believe customers were ever given a heads up that it was going to be a limited run until it actually released. I love Randy’s music, but I cannot get past how his family treats his fans who actually play guitar and want to collect his signature products for a fair price. Hopefully Dunlop will rethink limited run pedals after this fiasco, because a lot of RR fans who wanted this signature pedal are livid!

I don't get it either?
I loved his music and his playing. Not so much his tone....

 

[ruso]

I literally just built one of these. Probably one of the simplest drive circuits on the planet. Cost me less than a buck. These pedal companies can go **** themselves.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Who wants to sound like Randy Rhoads?

 

[ruso]

Who wants to sound like Randy Rhoads?

 

[unix-guy]

Who wants to sound like Randy Rhoads?

Many people chase the tones of their heroes, whether or not said tones are "good"... Which is subjective, in any case.

 

[Bruce Sokolovic]

I'm probably gonna get flamed for this but ...,

He was an awesome player !
He was very creative riff writer !

His tone was pretty 'meh' ....

Oh god I’m feeling this post and I loved his playing. Blizzard guitar tone was straight up ass. The live tribute album was fantastic though.

 

[sprint]

if it somehow gets ya closer to this, then maybe priceless

 

[Bruce Sokolovic]

if it somehow gets ya closer to this, then maybe priceless

He was amazing in spite of the tools of his day. Imagine how he’d play today.

 

[MrGuitarabuse]

Try a Bad Monkey perhaps...

 

[Bruce Sokolovic]

Many people chase the tones of their heroes, whether or not said tones are "good"... Which is subjective, in any case.

Tones and playing. Keith Richards took over the world for decades with both tone and playing I do not care for. I definitely respect what he did. It will probably never be done again in our lifetime. I just cant get into much of their catalog outside of a few of the hits everyone wants to hear. On that note, I want to BE Mick Jagger. Saw them 3 weeks after he had a stent put in and he still fronts his band like he is 20 something.