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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
Guitar World

Guitar World

Marshall 1959RR Randy Rhoads Signature Head and Cabinet

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Marshall 1959RR Randy Rhoads Signature Head and Cabinet

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Guitar World

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Signature Amps | Randy Rhoads | 1959RR | Marshall

Marshall Amplification

Marshall Amplification

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Marshall 1959RR Randy Rhoads Signature amp

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Marshall 1959RR Randy Rhoads Signature Head | Playthrough Demo

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ChoptonesOfficial

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Chitarre.com - Demo: Marshall Super Lead 1959RR Randy Rhoads Signature (a cura di Mario Percudani)

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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.

Value and pricing

  • 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

  • The Randy Rhoads cabinet is loaded with G12T-75W speakers, not the Altec speakers Randy originally used.

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Comparisons

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Use cases and applications

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See how Billy Corgan uses Marshall 1959RR Randy Rhoads Signature Head

Billy Corgan

Singer, Guitarist

The Smashing Pumpkins

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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.

See how Randy Rhoads uses Marshall 1959RR Randy Rhoads Signature Head

Randy Rhoads

Guitarist

Ozzy Osbourne

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Marshall 1959RR used by Randy Rhoads.

See how Ritchie Blackmore uses Marshall 1959RR Randy Rhoads Signature Head

Ritchie Blackmore

Guitarist

Deep Purple

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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.

See how Rob Chapman uses Marshall 1959RR Randy Rhoads Signature Head

Rob Chapman

Singer, Guitarist

Dorje

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In this video, Chapman played through this head.

See how Phil Campbell uses Marshall 1959RR Randy Rhoads Signature Head

Phil Campbell

Guitarist

Motörhead

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Verified via Marshallamps

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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