Gracing the profound discography of Quiet Riot and being a key compositional participant in Ozzy Osbourne’s genre-defining Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman, guitarists have zero qualms in hailing Randy Rhoads as one of heavy metal’s most influential 6-string masters — a player as deeply rooted in theory and chops as he was passionate for the music itself. After years of research, steadfast attention to detail, and access to his equipment arsenal, MXR has unearthed the secret to Randy’s beloved, ear-splitting tone and injected it directly into the Randy Rhoads Distortion + pedal. Encased in appealing limited-edition graphics, the Randy Rhoads Distortion + is mounted with Rhoads-inspired circuitry and controls, maintaining peak authenticity of Randy’s sonics for fans and devout shredders alike. Likewise, hardwire true bypass switching and an LED indicator prove this pedal is a more than worthy addition to any stage or studio pedalboard. Encompassing tones from the timeless squeals of Randy’s most notorious solo works to the downright dirty rhythmic riffs laid on metal classics time and time again, the Randy Rhoads Distortion + is everything within a stompbox revelation — complete with an exclusive booklet and certificate of authenticity to claim your spot in metal history with absolute certainty.
Through close collaboration with sister Kathy Rhoads, Randy’s personal Distortion + pedal was carefully sourced and studied by the MXR team — employing each nuance and faculty found within to spec the Randy Rhoads Distortion + pedal as closely as possible. The result? A nearly 1-to-1 sonic foundation harnessing the same tubelike tones that capture the knightly lead lines and scorching shreds for which Randy is known, all adjustable via Output and Distortion controls. Serving as a tribute to Randy’s musical mastery and a formidable path toward his legendary guitar tones, the Randy Rhoads Distortion + pedal is primed to take any sound foundation over the mountain.
Wielding an ergonomic enclosure and seamless dual control structure, the Randy Rhoads Distortion + is as fit for the stage as its legendary namesake. Likewise, further appointments, including a red on/off LED indicator and hardwire true bypass via footswitch control, make it just as easy to monitor and conserve your signal when performing onstage or recording in the studio. Of course, the limited-edition Distortion + would not be complete without its signature dotted finish, commemorating the aesthetics of Randy’s instantly recognizable V-style axe.
