In just a few short years, Randy Rhoads revolutionised the art of rock 'n' roll guitar playing. He expertly blended fluid, classically inspired legato passages and melodies with searing, violin-like leads and super-saturated riffs. A crucial component of this captivating sound was the MXR Distortion+. Randy harnessed its raw energy to drive his high-gain amplifier, creating a torrent of harmonics that left an indelible mark on music history.

We honour his monumental legacy with this recreation of his very own MXR Distortion+. For the first time in 42 years, the Rhoads family unveiled Randy’s pedalboard to the MXR design team at the family’s music school, the Musonia School of Music, in Los Angeles. This momentous occasion allowed the MXR team to carefully open the pedalboard and document everything they could from this rock 'n' roll artefact. The engineers meticulously spec'd Randy’s vintage Distortion+, with direct involvement from his sister, Kathy Rhoads, to create this signature model. The result produces the same overdriven tones featured in Randy’s most beloved hits.

Inspired by a supersonic airliner he flew on while on tour with Ozzy Osbourne, Randy designed a Flying V-style guitar with a white finish and a pinstripe accent. This iconic instrument inspired this special edition of the MXR Randy Rhoads Distortion+, which includes an exclusive collector's booklet.

“We are very proud of and honoured by this special signature pedal. It is a true tribute to Randy’s musical legacy.” —The Rhoads Family