Randall Amp - Rhythm Guitar Test

[tamagarden]

is a valve amp?

[qwa1997]

hey awesome video, i have a question, do u think u can use 2 " 2x12" cabs on this one randall head? because i bet its hard as fuck carrying that "4x12" cabinet somewhere

[DeadlyDistortion123]

alot of people say this amp doesn't give you enough gain in person. how do you feel about this amp?

[VulgarOwner]

@DeadlyDistortion123

The stock overdrive does feel weak compared to a Peavey Rockmaster (5150 Jr. Rack),

but it's what you make out of it.. remember that you can always build on top of a stock sound with Graphic/Parametric Eq's & Gain stompboxes connected through various positions.. (Hint; FX loop!)

Good luck.. I really miss how silent it was compared to the older RG-ES series,

which tend to pop/fizzle now & then..

[Gurut2009]

I just ordered the RX120RH half stack yesterday. Can't wait for it to show up!

[DeathMetalAngel123]

I was gonna get a tube amp (and spend about $1000 on one), but I think I'm gonna go with either an Ibanez TBX150H or the Randall RX120RH (I don't need the other effects). I don't wanna replace tubes and do all that shit that comes with getting a tube amp. This Randall sounds really good. Nice, tight, distortion.

[fenderJRtelecaster]

I'm thinking of going for this over the KH-75 combo amp

my distortion comes from my boss mt-2 but it's good to know this amps distortions pretty nice too :)

but I really hate that guitar, it's not the design (it's a very nice guitar to look at) but then again it is.

I played this guitar (razorback explosion) while testing the boss mt-2 which I bought, and I really disliked it, didn't feel nice, neck stuck too much, didn't sound great... but yeh :)... my opinion

R.I.P. Dime!!!!!!

[malakian201]

zoundz good..

[matthewricardo]

hey man nice vid. what settings do you use?

[iban411]

sounds like the begining of a pride fighting championship fight at the end .

[mertkarkasss]

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[VulgarOwner]

* The +R model has spring reverb.

* The +D model has 16 digital effects

* The Kirk Hammett model has a Gain1 + Gain2 feature with Celestion Rockets in the 4x12 cab.

I'd personally prefer the RX120D amongst them all.

[RockaRollaZombie]

I prefer the R though. That's what I have and I'm not really for frills. The only effects I use are distortion/overdrive (What metalheads should always use :-]), reverb, Fuzz, and wah. Plus I'm typically broke so cheap is good to me if it sounds good. But all three sound excellent, no matter the bells and whistles.

[kukurei]

which is better Rx120R or RX120D??? whats the difference?

[VulgarOwner]

The model which ends with "R" has a spring reverb tank inside, while "D" includes a +16 digital effects chip.

I'd get the D, because the delay/reverb/chorus blending effects come in quiet handy.

I use the Flange Reverb boost at the ending of this video. Good luck.

[kukurei]

Thanks man. but which is better?? what does the spring reverb usually do.. i also notice that the R is a little bit more expensive than the D?? whats the advantage.. thanks for the replyman

[themodernguitarist]

The Rx120D has 16 digital effects.

The Rx120R has spring reverb, which can be adjusted.

[themodernguitarist]

If you're low on money, get the RX120R, if you want the extra effects, get the RX120D

[kukurei]

is the RX120 better than the randall kirk hammet series??

[themaninblac]

no there are solid state kirk hammett amps

[AtheistThrasher]

kukurei its far better!!kirk's sound line some line 6 shit

[byrdrox12]

@VulgarOwner so ur saying that if i dont want the effects because i hav my own pedals, i wont get shorted on tone because i bought the cheaper rx120r?

[VulgarOwner]

@byrdrox12 Of course you won't,

same circuitry, but you'll have spring reverb rather than the digital effects..

Depends on what you prefer.. Good luck!

[project8sk8er]

are you using any distortion pedals, or is it straight into the amp

[VulgarOwner]

Read "more info" >>>

[zaneisbest]

@VulgarOwner are you using any EQ pedal or is this a beast amp that you dont need distortion pedals or eq or anything like that ???

[VulgarOwner]

@zaneisbest No additional gadgets.. nuffin'..

just the amp, guitar, pick & cable.. ;)

[swater96]

FUCKIN RANDALL ALL THE WAY BROTHER!!! I've had my RX120D for eight months now, and it is better than any Marshall or really any other solid state that i've played. I'm gonna be postin up some Lamb of God covers with that amp soon, just need a camera.

Lol, i like the mention of the Kirk Windstein shorts.

If you like CROWBAR, you should check out a song interpretation i just made for "All I Had(I Gave)"

STAY METAL!!!

[killfroggy26]

Actually Kirk Windstein and Pepper Keenan used 300 Watt Randall Titans Amp Head w/  RS4x12XLT cabs in 2001-2002.

[VulgarOwner]

Those are killer heads, don't know why they switched to Marshalls..

Infact they were using green tolex Bogners at their last show this summer with 'tallica.

But i saw the classic Randall RG100HT racks behind ;) hmm.. Wet signal i guess.

[Waltron427]

is that w/ no added effects? just the amp and its built in features?

[VulgarOwner]

yup

[wippudaeu]

is that just a stock dean pickup in the bridge?

[VulgarOwner]

it was a Seymour Duncan SH13 humbucker, changed that 2 months after this vid was recorded. To trebly for me.

[vampreen12356]

for a solid state it's great sound lol really.........

[gawdh8er]

i know what i want for christmas lol.

[NWEOwner]

damn i know what Amp im gonna Get! you should post a vid of all the effects on it!

[VulgarOwner]

Sorry sold it.. ;)

[VulgarOwner]

thanks much

ROAR!

[CriesOfThePast522]

Does this amp have a really good distortion??? Because it sounds freakin disgusting (in a good way) on your vids but everyone's review I read on Musician's Friend said it doesnt have enough distortion for metal.

[VulgarOwner]

Screw the people who dial tone immaturely and comment lamely..

Try the amp yourself.. I'm getting mine back from the guy i sold it to. ;)

[wippudaeu]

I have this amp, and i find that it depends heavily on the quality of your guitar. I have this alexi-200 with stock pickups (soon to be replaced) and it sounds sort of weak with it, but then i have this ibanez 320 with 12 gauge strings and an EMG in the bridge and it sounds brutal.

[AkiraSpectrum]

good stuff.

[raphater87]

i put a Dimebucker in my schecter and it screams

better then an emg 81 and i have both

[VulgarOwner]

Depends on the wood and body mass of your guitar..

SH13 was too trebly for me.

[guitaristmetal]

get the one for 500, just buy pedals or w/e

[VulgarOwner]

Could be an good advice..

I just don't like additional buttons along the footswitch in front of me ;)

[xxsladedethxx]

oh shit nvm u do got a dime guitar, nvm my last comment, guess yer all good to go dude haha

[Sushka6]

Are the onboard effects worth of payin 100 extra bucks or you suggest goin with RX120RH and maybe some pedals instead of that?

[wippudaeu]

do you know if the dean razorback DB (the cheaper one) sounds as brutal as yours? thanks

[el1te3]

whats the Contour Knob do?

[falsehopemc]

well ,I believe it scoops out the mids so it gets you that fat nu-metal tone and when you turnit back it gives you more mids so it will sound bit more old school trash like (but I 'm not 100% about it)

[trimags]

Scoopin the mids is a thrash tone not nu metal

[incubrian]

no its incredibly popular in nu-metal as well

[VulgarOwner]

I didn't understand this?

[incubrian]

i was talking about the scooped mids

i would say thrash has always had a more mid range, razor quality to it; the last thing you'd see are the mids scooped out. whereas the "nu-metal" sound has the scooped mids tone to give a fatter, smoother, greasier sound.

but your description of what the contour knob 'actually' does, is MUCH more accurate brother

\m/

[VulgarOwner]

Think like you drape a blanket over the speakers..

when you turn the knob clockwise, think you move that blanket away. So it gets the tone to sound 'Thick & Fat' or 'Bright & Tinny'

[pantallica21]

do you know what the difference is between the rx120rh halfstack compared to the rx120d halfstack other than the rx120d having the digital effects? and also if you know does the distortion in both of the amps sound the same.

[VulgarOwner]

the boards and chip are EXACTLY the same. There is a lonely digital Reverb effect Chip (in the 120R)seperate in the place of the +16 Effects Chip (in the 120D)

You'll get the same type o sound but no extra effects..

[SirWaffo]

the final sound is from red alert....isn't it?!

[VulgarOwner]

The Hell March guy :D

[MetalHead6580]

Fuck Yeah that was Killer, my neck is Broken!

[VulgarOwner]

ROAR! FIRST BLOOD..

[killwithhands]

randall fuckin the best

[kiyuemadkick]

can you post a detailed vid about the equipment you use?

[VulgarOwner]

Sure, but i need time.

I'll chuck a message when i do something ok?

[kiyuemadkick]

alright

[skinnyman69]

What tone settings do you have there? Is gain turned all the way up?

[VulgarOwner]

I noted the settings somewhere before,

click on View all comments, you'll see.

[deminappeir]

sick man. i am getting the R120RH soon. i think its the same, only $100 less but less eq and effects, but ill mainly be using digitech metal master + suppression so i think it would work out well.  thanks for the vid. man, sick playing. awesome. later man.

[VulgarOwner]

Its got the exact same board in it so you'll obtain the same sound basically but wont be able to do the #14 effect like at the end of this video.. You know that already so no problem!

Good luck with the Randall RX120RHS..

[metalsinani]

i was soo excited about getting this amp in the summer and this fucking videos made it worse!!! AAAA!!!

[VulgarOwner]

I hope Randall pays me for these "advertorials" :P

Goo' Luck.

[conanguitar1]

what tuneins your guitar in nice playin bro

[VulgarOwner]

I use 0.10 - 0.46 gauge D'addario XL series strings. They are kinda thin and sharp @ the heavy end and bold on the thin strings.

My Tuning in that video was : B F# B E G# C#

I like rattly strings ;)

[TheThornWithin]

how much did you pay for this amp? I'm trying to decide between this and the Marshall MG100HDFX half stack, but I'm almost certain that the Randall amp is closer to having the Pantera tone that I'm looking for. Awesome playing.

[fretty24whammy]

how much u pay for that mannnn

[VulgarOwner]

about 2 times the amount you'd pay because of living in europe ;)

[metalsinani]

they retail at around $599 or £300

[allaroundtheworld247]

Is that the randall 120DHS please reply also its great to see that someone can actually post a good vid to help people out keep on shredding dude

[VulgarOwner]

I hope i can..

Yep, this is the RX120DHS

It is "FAR BEYOND" a practice amp ;)

[mwfSS427]

dude sounds so sick but are you using any pedals or is that sick distortion coming strait outa the amp

[VulgarOwner]

I think it has got to do with the amp, string gauge, tuning, pickup too? And the players mood can differ from day to day :D

*No pedals

[shadowofthecolossus]

So... just to be clear on stuff since im thinking about getting this amp, this is straight into the amp without pedals? Cause I really am considering the RX120DHS model

[marshalmathers]

man what an awsome guitar ! i think im gonna get me one of those !

[VulgarOwner]

If you are used to the ML shape, definitely get one ;)

But if you have never played one, i suggest you sit down and try it out. I cant play anything other than Explorers, Vee's & ML's because i'm personally used to the balcony like shape ;)

Usually my friends can't get comfortable with my guitars..

[marshalmathers]

my friend just got his razor back and im gonna check it out if its good im gonna get me one :D

[VulgarOwner]

Goo' Luck! ;)

[VulgarOwner]

Good luck, It's a very successful head. I sold it for a G2 Randall, and im even more happier. New vids will come.

I respect Krank, the guys who work there seem kick ass! But i personally don't favor tube amps.

[TeamOvrDrive]

whats better? this, or the G3 150 Head?

[VulgarOwner]

If i had to take one, I'd definately take the RX bro, The G3 isn't successful in my opinion.

[Conbud]

Thanks for the vid, nice playing.

I just bought the RX120D, it's coming in on Friday!

Can't wait to shake my walls!

[VulgarOwner]

ehem.. balls too :D

They're great!! wish you a great music career with yer new Randall halfstack..

[DrFitch3]

I have myself a Randal RH 200scg2...and it does me just fine!! Awesome sound he's getting from this one too!

[VulgarOwner]

Im so jealous about G2 owners. I need my G2 NOW!.. Im selling all the humbuckers in my collection for a RG75G2 amp, and planning to use it as a head for my cab. Whad'ya say? ;)

Why would randall ruin the G2's and very old vintage RG/XP heads :( The hybrid's suck M'BALLZ!

[DrFitch3]

Ya know what...I also have a RG75G2...but have never hooked it up to one of my cabs. Came close today...but never did. I just might have to go try it tomorrow!

[donbehatin]

A buddy of mine has the ORIGINAL. Fuckin' badass amp, definitely. For me, (I'm a mid freak) I had to keep the mids dimed and the bass around noon, treble at 7-ish (not clock) and contour at about 8. I borrowed it many times. He had a V30 loaded XL cab, as well.

[mistabluntz]

Thanks for that little clip, I'm getting this beasty half stack for my birthday, and a Jackson SL1 soloist, gotta love the USA made jacksons ;)

[DemonarchisT]

my favourite guitar and my favourite amp, my pants got tighter

[igorteorema]

Hy man, this guiar is tunned in drop d????

[A7xinnm91]

for anyone who has this amp....does it have good metalcore tones?

[VulgarOwner]

well.. INDEED! :D

[johno3498]

im getting myne very soon

[VulgarOwner]

good luck, try out the settings!

[johno3498]

im gettin a G3 insted of this one

[InVaZi0n]

gimme that.

[VulgarOwner]

id give Silvia Saint,

but not my Randall  >:(

[InVaZi0n]

....dang.

[JAMESROOOT]

eyvallah onur abi

[atheistmayora]

great amp! great sound for low price i got one of those sounds better than a jcm2000 seriously

[VulgarOwner]

i really think the same too :D

Try boosting it where you can turn the volume up.. i tried it with two 200 watt cabinets at 4ohm, the ground was growling!

[polikafros]

yo ma man that's ultra nice sound i gotta ibanez a prstige one an i wanna buy a thing like that what's your opinion?

[Mastersword203]

If you want a randall save up for the V2. If your playin with an ibanez prestige you want an amp just as good. Most of your sounds come from the amp not the guitar.

[Skragbait]

Was that just the head's distortion or did you use any additional pedals? I'm thinking of getting one of these half-stacks soon.

[dime9876]

excuse me if this sounds stupid but what does the ohms mean?

[1bulletremains]

is that an RX120D i meant

[VulgarOwner]

yeap.. the RX120D head with its matching cabinet: RX412

[koraygur2]

fat guitarist! :)

[1bulletremains]

your is an over drive head write??? if so what do you set your mid and contour to?

[VulgarOwner]

i didn't get it, do you mean does it have an Overdrive Channel? if so yeah..

i wrote the approx. settings for this vid in my previous posts when memories were fresh ;)

[rokrntrainin]

where did you buy this?

[VulgarOwner]

Uh.. Randall Dealer?

[wippudaeu]

do you know if the randall RX120R half-stack is any good?

[VulgarOwner]

It is completely the same..

exactly the same except you don't have the FX part, your white area on the front panel is a bit wider and you only have the choice of footswitchable Reverb

Its the same amp but you wont be able to add FX; like the ending on this clip

Good Luck get it if your a minimalist, looking for 2-3 grinding tones ;)

I am and im dead happy..

[wippudaeu]

thanks

[FreddoX1]

Thank God for you, for not playing just Panteras stuff when playing on the Razorback. Now I know how the guitar really sounds like. So annoying when ppl just play Walk and CFH, they're good but I can't hear how the guitar sounds like. Plus the young novice players that have the Razorback certainly takes down the cool factor of the guitar, but you made me like hte guitar again :P

[VulgarOwner]

The ML is the first guitar chucked in my hands when i was younger so i got used to it first,

I have several ML guitars like the Washburn Dime333's and 332's too but i eventually thought i needed a different guitar, so i am keeping the Razor and going to try my chance with the 1999 Kramer Striker i'll get this week ;) Thanks, i'll upload some Sludge and Southern sample clips when i have time..

[bre4dfish]

Im looking to buy this Dimebucker pick up, does it sound good while playing some not so heavy stuff like what you were playing, like for instance some Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Metallica stuff?

[VulgarOwner]

I answered this 2 posts ago, Get it according to your wood..

The SH-13 is high output and is characterized to fit Mahogany guitars well, balances the general Bass/Mid/Low end..

I personally favor it over the Stew-Mac XL500 Bill Lawrence's, which is it's original brother.

[DestructingSymphony]

Hell yeah the RX120D!!!

I own this one too, and had a couple of gigs with it. It the best transistor amp you can get, for that price!!!

[VulgarOwner]

I can't wait to haul this beast to stage.

I'm impressed by the power it pumps, level 1 is about enough for home, can't imagine it on 5 - 6 where air is really flowing through the cab

The cabinet easily survived a high volume RH200 G2 attached. I favor the Jaguar speakers to the Celestion Seventy80's they give with the other budget Randall's. Don't belive the guys which state this amp doesn't have enough bass! It massages your heart while playing!

[DestructingSymphony]

I totally agree with that;)

[spankyham911]

i'm looking into a new treble humbucker for my guitar, and i was wondering what you think of the dimebucker. what i'm looking for is something that puts out good harmonics, but i also need a decent low end.

[VulgarOwner]

Get it! I even dropped my Bill Lawrence XL500 after trying the Sh-13 out.. my favourite setup is currently:

SH-13b Dimebucker Bridge on Mahogany guitars

SH-8b Invader Bridge on Alder bodied guitars

Alnico Pro II or the 59' on the neck

I boycott everything other than Duncans! ;)

[wippudaeu]

does this amp pack a big enough punch to sound really brutal, like Cannibal corpse, etc?

[VulgarOwner]

If boosted with a mt2 on front, with no dist only level maximized, yes it gives that "Kill" album sound.

[wippudaeu]

brutal, thanks.

[clayhopper]

I just got this amp today for my son for a christmas present.I just had to try it out to make sure it works.Lots of volume and sounds great.

[VulgarOwner]

Grats ;)

Try out the settings below, they are well suitable for metal..

keep the volume of the channel high - like 6 o clock, and level the master volume according to the venue ;)

[DerLetzteWhiskey]

I play this Amp too. But I have a Peavey Valveking Box. What are settings on the Amp in you Video?!

[VulgarOwner]

The dudes in Pumpjack adviced the Valveking, but i think s.state amps are more in your face. I had a G3 RH150D head amp before this, and the RX kicks its balls.. with wattage and superior tone.

The settings if I'm not wrong:

Gain: 10

High: 10

Middle: 2

Contour: 4

Bass: 6

Level: 7-8 with master on 1-2

As for the boost at the end:

Effect No# 14 , with level 9

[dimebaghudson]

hey dude,im thinkin bout gettin this amp when i get a new one,does it have a good dimeish tone if u know what i mean ,,like a real tight vulgar display of power tone?

[VulgarOwner]

I tried to pull off a hardcore tone in this vid but there is a middle & a contour knob, if you balance it well, it gives a dry-sound simular to the Crowbar Time Heals Nothing album sound or a bit like the CFH album sound generally.

If you're in the states go for a RG100ES or Century200 head amp with a XL cabinet. This is the best i could get here..

If yer on budget get it tho, kicks ass.

[dimebaghudson]

ight thanks dude

[VulgarOwner]

no problem, you can find the vintage Randall's i told you on eBay for dead cheap! like 150 American Dinars :)

But consider this half stack being about 600$.. A purchase you will NEVER regret ;) I'll msg ya when i record some Darrell stuff..

[VulgarOwner]

i didn't understand your question? But..

It comes with two channels, Overdrive & Clean

It also has 16 digital effects including various reverb modules and flange, delay, chorus, vibratone & Tremolo FX. with mixtures too.

This video is the Overdrive completely in its most brutal mode.

The Clean channel is excellent! Just need the treble to be turned down because it brightens up the chords dramatically.

[dudebjj]

does it come with a clean sound whatsoever? i mean, is it all disturbed..sorry, distorded?