Description
The MXR RR104C Randy Rhoads Concorde Distortion+ is a signature pedal designed for players chasing that late '70s to early '80s hard rock tone. It's ideal for guitarists who want to hit their amp harder with a raw, natural distortion. Whether you're chasing Randy's tone or just want a classic-sounding distortion that reacts like a real amp, this version of the Distortion+ gets you closer to that feel. It's inspired directly by Randy's own unit-recreated after MXR examined his original pedal, untouched for over four decades.
Internally, this one is spec'd from the ground up to match Randy's original Distortion+. The MXR engineers, with help from his sister, Kathy Rhoads, focused in on the exact values of his pedal, which he famously used to push his amp into that rich, singing saturation. It's voiced to respond dynamically, so it cleans up with your guitar's volume but can hit full-throttle with plenty of harmonic content and sustain. With true hardwire bypass, it won't color your tone when disengaged.
You're getting a sturdy, compact enclosure that's pedalboard friendly and built for the road. It runs on a standard 9V supply and draws just 11mA, so it won't strain your power setup. The Concorde-themed artwork makes it a standout visually, but the tones inside are all business. We've been impressed with how close this gets to the real deal-it's more than just a tribute; it's a solid tool for players who care about tone.
Specifications:
- Input Impedance: 1MΩ
- Output Impedance: 25kΩ
- Bypass: True Hardwire
- Current Draw: 11 mA
- Power Supply: DC 9 volts
Sku: RR104C
