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Description
Step into the legendary soundscape of rock history with the Marshall 1959RR Randy Rhoads Signature Head. This amplifier head is a meticulous recreation of the iconic JMP 1959 Super Lead, immortalized by Randy Rhoads during his groundbreaking tours with Ozzy Osbourne. Crafted with precision, the 1959RR is more than just an amplifier; it's a bridge to the raw, powerful tones that defined an era.
What sets this amplifier apart is its Cascade Mod, offering a beefed-up tone that captures the essence of Randy's signature sound. With 100 watts of pure power, the 1959RR delivers a sonic experience that is both dynamic and responsive, perfect for those who crave the authentic Marshall crunch.
Built as part of the Marshall Vintage Series, this amp head prioritizes simplicity and clarity. It features a straightforward 3-band EQ and a classic tube configuration with three ECC83 preamp tubes and four EL34 power amp tubes, ensuring a warm, natural valve tone that musicians adore. Whether you're unleashing epic solos or crafting percussive chord work, the 1959RR provides a majestic, organic overdrive that fills any venue with an unforgettable musical punch.
Key Features:
- 100 watts of power
- 3-band EQ for tonal versatility
- Cascade Mod for enhanced tone
- 3 ECC83 preamp tubes
- 4 EL34 power amp tubes
- Part of the Marshall Vintage Series for natural valve tone
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Marshall 1959RR Randy Rhoads Signature Head and Cabinet
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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Marshall 1959RR Randy Rhoads Signature Head.
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Owners report trade-in offers for the Marshall 1959RR Randy Rhoads Head around $910 CAD; selling directly could yield 50% more.
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Features and functionality
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The Randy Rhoads cabinet is loaded with G12T-75W speakers, not the Altec speakers Randy originally used.
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The Blackstar HT-5R mk2 is praised for home use, offering 0.5W or 5W settings, built-in reverb, and effects loop.
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At around 1:20 in his Rig Rundown with Premier Guitar, Billy Corgan mentions he owns a Marshall 1959RR Randy Rhoads signature head. While he does not show it, he states that he has a module in his Randall preamp which is based on the Randy Rhoads amp that he owns, and in an unrelated image (https://images.equipboard.com/uploads/source/image/14911/959.jpg) he can be seen in front of the amplifier.
Ritchie Blackmore used the Marshall 1959RR Randy Rhoads Signature Head on the "Perfect Strangers" album, as evidenced by the official music video for "Perfect Strangers" provided by Deep Purple's official YouTube channel, DeepPurpleVEVO.
According to the Marshall Artist Page of Phil he is using an 1959RR Randy Rhoads Signature head.
His Guitar Tech Roger DeSouza also said: "And I remember listening to Nick Bowcott playing the 1959RR for me at a NAMM a couple of years ago. I went and got Phil 2 of those right after that." https://marshallamps.com/live-for-music/news/tech-interview-roger-desouza-motorhead/
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