Dunlop Distortion III vs Dunlop MXR Randy Rhoads Concorde Distortion, model RR104C
The Dunlop Distortion III and the Dunlop MXR Randy Rhoads Concorde Distortion, model RR104C are both pedals sharing mid-forward. The Dunlop Distortion III leans saturated and aggressive. The Dunlop MXR Randy Rhoads Concorde Distortion, model RR104C leans warm. Current prices: $94.75 vs $169.99.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.43% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Hard Rock
- Alternative Rock
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- mid-forward
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$94.75via Reverb
$169.99via Reverb
The Dunlop Distortion III is a solid-state distortion pedal from the American effects manufacturer, delivering hard-clipping distortion with a wide gain range and three-band EQ for tonal shaping. It provides classic hard rock and heavy metal distortion character with separate bass, mid, and treble controls alongside gain and output level knobs. The Distortion III offers the conventional aggressive distortion tone widely used in classic 1980s and 1990s hard rock and metal contexts. Suited for hard rock, metal, and players seeking a straightforward, aggressive distortion with broad EQ control.
The MXR Randy Rhoads Concorde Distortion, model RR104C, is a signature distortion pedal endorsed by the estate of Randy Rhoads, based on the MXR Distortion Plus circuit that Rhoads used extensively during his tenure with Ozzy Osbourne. The Distortion Plus is fundamental to the Rhoads tone heard on Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman, where it combined with his modified Marshall amplifiers to produce his iconic British high-gain sound. The Concorde edition features period-accurate specifications and custom cosmetics honoring the Rhoads legacy, and delivers the warm, compressed hard-clipping distortion character of the original MXR Distortion Plus circuit.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Metal
- Classic Rock
- saturated
- aggressive
- full
- warm