Randall RG180DX / Century3000 Amp Demo : Groove Metal Riffage!

The amp demonstrated here is a 1991 Randall RG-180DX "Deluxe" combo amp. They're considered as the "Post-ES" series, right before Randall introduced the Century models in early 1992.

The preamp and power amp structure of the RG-DX & Century's is the same as the older RG-ES's for the most part. The Century has some slight differences in high frequency filter cap values and other power-amp upgrades but for the most part the tone generating components are 101% identical.

I have personally seen the schematics on this amp and they clearly state that the Randall Century 200, Century 3000, RG180 DX and RG200 ES all share the same schematic.

Darrell "Diamond / Dimebag" Abbott is hugely responsible for the popularity of these metal beasts, as people who are familiar with TAMPORA know these were the amps used to record "VDOP" & the "Far Beyond" albums.

These Irvine era Randall's are the very few solid-state (FET) amps to hold their own amongst the many popular valve/tube amps.

Like all solidstate Randall's.. these are VERY sturdy & loud!
Late 2010; I've blown the fuse + preamp + power-amp section due to plugging it into a 220v socket by mistake, and after replacing a few diodes, not only did it get resurrected, it even sounded better!

I was lucky to get hold of it along with it's rare FS-5 footswitch that allows you to change channels from the green channel to the red channel and also select both channels at the same time. Having both channels going at the same time gives you incredible flexibility over the overall sound of the amp, along with Bright (Treble) Boost, Mid Boost & Sustain (Gain) Boost options.

I also own a even more rare 2U Rack version of this amp modeled as; RGP1000, and the DX is superior in my book, although the RGP has an insane dual layer Chorus feature.

Thanks much for time, fellow Randall fans..
do drop a comment & rate, Hope ye' enjoy!

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[Spurgness]

Any idea how much the RG-180 DX's go for? I have one laying around that I haven't used in 7 year's.

[VulgarOwner]

@Spurgness : This varies with location;

In North America; they'd go for 300 - 350 $, If it's mint & contains a footswitch; maybe even 350 - 400 $.

They are pretty rare, and I find the Jaguar Deluxe speakers superior than the later models which come with a Celestion 100 watt'er..

In Europe however, there is one selling in Italy right now for 450€ as Irvine Era Randalls, specially these DX's aren't easy to come across at all!

Don't sell it if you really don't have to,

Good luck!

[steinmetzify]

Glad you're back man.......wanted to say that as much as I love the groove metal riffs, the end was great too......it's a good guitarist that can play both styles and do it well.

[VulgarOwner]

@steinmetzify Thanks so much, brother!

Glad you enjoyed it.. I'll also do a review on the RGP1000 Rack Preamp, compare & contrast..

That one is killer too! >;D

[Xevidan]

Hey man.

Sounds absolutely amazing!

I cant get my C200II to sound anywhere near what you're getting. Are you using an OD to tighten up the amp a bit?

Have been awaiting a new video from you for a long time.

Rock that shit! \m/

[VulgarOwner]

@Xevidan Hej brother,

Thanks much!! ;)

I had viewed your sample video on the C200II, it sounds great to be honest..

While playing; I usually use the MXR ZW-44 to boost up my signal orally, and the MXR M-109 to shape the overall sound anally through the Fx Loop of my amp. Other than that, there is nothing more in the signal than the ISP Decimator (just like you) and the DigiTech WH-7 "HULK BLOOD" Whammy (modded). If I play alone I also tend to add the DD-7 to loop myself occasionally.

[FuckinMetal3694]

COLE SLAW

[rhettanator2000]

I have tht shirt nice playing :)

[themodernguitarist]

Goddamnit... I almost had a chance to get the RGP1000. I thought it was fake because I couldn't find ANYTHING about it. I'm an idiot.

[flatblack138]

@flatblack138 fuckin whiskey... marshall 9000*********

[flatblack138]

@VulgarOwner I picked up a murdered RGP1000 rack pre, and have a randall 9000 poweramp laying around. Looking at $200 to get the rgp repaired since i can't seem to find the bad connection between the two boards and the brutality device... Also have a marshall 9000 series pre, thinking of running a splitter to the two preamps and out to my stereo frankenstiened 4x12. (the 9000 power is separated 50w 2ch tube, and quite brutal when you light it up).. Randall has footswitch, i'm broke, thoughts?

[warwickshovel]

i remember this riff from one of your early vids i see you cleaned it up a bit sounds great. good to see your still jamming your the reason i got my dean dime expl but now playing gibson sg

[Xevidan]

Hey man, is there any way I could get to see some Rockmaster clips from you?

I'm getting a new preamp and the keywords are versatility, durability and pure tone-goodness.

Would love to see some riffage on the rockmaster from you, if you have the time one of these days.

Rock on, brother. \m/

-Spite (DF)

[phoenixforce22]

man that last clean channel shit was the dope shit! howd u get a pro vid done that way. id like to leave my legacy w pro shit like that . hot licks btw