Randy Rhoads Tone Tutorial??

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Any cool resources out there for copping Randy's tones on the first two Ozzy albums? I know the basics. Marshall
Superleads and JBL-loaded Cabs. Just curious if anyone has come across any cool tutorials on aiming for Randy's
tone. And yes, I know a lot of people thought his tone sucked. Whatever.

I am specifically curious about his use of the MXR Distortion + and an MXR 10 Band EQ he ran in front of the
Marshalls.

Also, wondering about Pitch Detune and/or a Doubler, since he triple-tracked the guitars in the studio according
to Max Norman.

Any help, or resources to share is greatly appreciated.

Always loved Randy growing up. Learned a lot of the Ozzy tunes as a young pup, and am now playing with a
Drummer who can Tommy Aldridge/Lee Kerslake the fuck out of a kit and we are revisiting that material.

 

[duzie]

Watching this with interest

 

[PLX]

Left Channel Signal Chain:
MXR Distortion+ Output: 10, Distortion: 4
MXR Ten Band Graphic EQ 31.2: -2, 62.5: 0, 125: +3, 250: +7, 500: +10, 1k: +6, 2k: +3, 4k: -2, 8k: 0, 16k: +3
Marshall Plexi
Altec 417-8H 12-inch speakers

Right Channel Signal Chain:
MXR Distortion+ Output: 10, Distortion: 4
MXR Ten Band Graphic EQ 31.2: -2, 62.5: 0, 125: +3, 250: +7, 500: +10, 1k: +6, 2k: +3, 4k: -2, 8k: 0, 16k: +3
1975-76 Marshall JMP model 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head : Presence: 5, Bass: 2, Middle: 6, Treble: 7, Volume I: 6, Volume II: 0, Input I top
Altec 417-8H 12-inch speakers

Both channels bussed into AMS DMX 15-80S Digital Delay (can substitute Eventide H910)

 

[DrewJD82]

 

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Left Channel Signal Chain:
MXR Distortion+ Output: 10, Distortion: 4
MXR Ten Band Graphic EQ 31.2: -2, 62.5: 0, 125: +3, 250: +7, 500: +10, 1k: +6, 2k: +3, 4k: -2, 8k: 0, 16k: +3
Marshall Plexi
Altec 417-8H 12-inch speakers

Right Channel Signal Chain:
MXR Distortion+ Output: 10, Distortion: 4
MXR Ten Band Graphic EQ 31.2: -2, 62.5: 0, 125: +3, 250: +7, 500: +10, 1k: +6, 2k: +3, 4k: -2, 8k: 0, 16k: +3
1975-76 Marshall JMP model 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head : Presence: 5, Bass: 2, Middle: 6, Treble: 7, Volume I: 6, Volume II: 0, Input I top
Altec 417-8H 12-inch speakers

Both channels bussed into AMS DMX 15-80S Digital Delay (can substitute Eventide H910)

You Rock!!


Doh! Altecs.... not JBLs.

 

[PLX]

You Rock!!


Doh! Altecs.... not JBLs.

I tried greenbacks.. wasn't happening.

JBL D120's might work.

 

[JiveTurkey]

The Distortion + is an abomination.

 

[Achilles]

Any cool resources out there for copping Randy's tones on the first two Ozzy albums?

You're not going to nail it with any chorus and/or delay effect. Think I may have read the same Max Norman article as you. The triple tracking was so key to how those records sounded - especially with headphones on.

Why not go for his tones on the Tribute album?

 

[JiveTurkey]

Strive to play like Randy? YES
Strive to sound like Randy? God no.

 

[TSJMajesty]

Strive to sound like Randy? God no.

Whatever.

Isolated, it's like
In the mix, it's

 

[JiveTurkey]

Isolated, it's like
In the mix, it's

Sorry i just got back and am not following the rules

I'll give you this. I used a Distortion + a number of times when I was young and pretty much wanted to jump off a cliff

My favorite Ozzy guitar tones are on the Ultimate Sin.

 

[Achilles]

Strive to sound like Randy? God no.

Another tidbit from the Norman article was his nickname for Randy's pedaboard - the Electric Fry-Pan cause of the super loud sizzle every time Randy stopped playing. Said he had to stay right on top of the faders during his takes.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Another tidbit from the Norman article was his nickname for Randy's pedaboard. He called it the Electric Fry-Pan cause of the super loud sizzle every time Randy stopped playing. Said he had to stay right on top of the faders during his takes.

Oh I bet

 

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I tried greenbacks.. wasn't happening.

JBL D120's might work.

That's what I was thinking, too. Something clean and high wattage. Maybe some EVs?

 

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Strive to play like Randy? YES
Strive to sound like Randy? God no.

Bob Zaod? Is that you?

 

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You're not going to nail it with any chorus and/or delay effect. Think I may have read the same Max Norman article as you. The triple tracking was so key to how those records sounded - especially with headphones on.

Why not go for his tones on the Tribute album?

It's just something fun to mess with.

 

[JiveTurkey]

At least you know you won't be stepping on the bass with that tone

 

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Left Channel Signal Chain:
MXR Distortion+ Output: 10, Distortion: 4
MXR Ten Band Graphic EQ 31.2: -2, 62.5: 0, 125: +3, 250: +7, 500: +10, 1k: +6, 2k: +3, 4k: -2, 8k: 0, 16k: +3
Marshall Plexi
Altec 417-8H 12-inch speakers

Right Channel Signal Chain:
MXR Distortion+ Output: 10, Distortion: 4
MXR Ten Band Graphic EQ 31.2: -2, 62.5: 0, 125: +3, 250: +7, 500: +10, 1k: +6, 2k: +3, 4k: -2, 8k: 0, 16k: +3
1975-76 Marshall JMP model 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head : Presence: 5, Bass: 2, Middle: 6, Treble: 7, Volume I: 6, Volume II: 0, Input I top
Altec 417-8H 12-inch speakers

Both channels bussed into AMS DMX 15-80S Digital Delay (can substitute Eventide H910)

I think it sounds great. Maybe a tad honky. Thanks again!

 

[FuzzyAce]

I always thought those Ozzy albums could have been mixed much better. I blame that on any Randy tone issues.

 

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