RANDY RHOADS MXR® SPECIAL EDITION DISTORTION+

Unleash the legacy. Ignite your tone. 

Celebrate the unmistakable sound of Randy Rhoads—the trailblazing guitar virtuoso who defined an era with his blistering tone, classically inspired technique, and genre-defining solos. The MXR Randy Rhoads Distortion+ Special Edition captures the very heart of that sonic revolution, faithfully recreating the exact circuitry and feel of Randy’s original pedal—down to the gritty, harmonic-laden edge that helped shape his most iconic riffs with Ozzy Osbourne.

This isn’t just another distortion box. For the first time in over four decades, MXR engineers gained exclusive access to Randy’s actual pedalboard—preserved by his family at the Musonia School of Music. With the direct guidance of Randy’s sister, Kathy Rhoads, they meticulously dissected, documented, and reproduced the tonal blueprint of his vintage Distortion+, resulting in a pedal that bleeds with authenticity and fire.

Visually, this pedal pays tribute to Randy’s legendary custom Flying V, inspired by a Concorde jet and styled in white with striking pinstripes. This collector’s edition features that same elegant look, transforming your pedalboard into a shrine to high-octane guitar artistry. It even includes an exclusive booklet curated by the Rhoads family—offering a rare glimpse into Randy’s legacy.

From searing lead tones to punchy, saturated rhythms, the Randy Rhoads Distortion+ is the missing link between your rig and rock immortality. Whether you’re chasing the epic leads of “Crazy Train” or forging your own path with vintage fury, this pedal delivers raw, expressive, amp-pushing distortion that defined a generation.

Specs 

• Pedal Type: Distortion

• Controls: Output, Distortion

• Bypass Switching: True Bypass

• Power: 9V battery or 9V DC power supply (not included)

• Special Features: Faithful recreation of Randy Rhoads’ original Distortion+ pedal

• Finish: White with custom black pinstripe—styled after Randy’s iconic Flying V

• Limited Edition Inclusions: Collector’s booklet with exclusive Randy Rhoads photos and history

• Enclosure: Road-ready metal housing with vintage-style aesthetics

Dial into the distortion that helped shape metal’s golden age—now reborn with precision and soul.

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