The Dunlop MXR Randy Rhoads Concorde Distortion, model RR104C is a Dunlop distortion pedal, currently around $169.99. Close alternatives include the Aria Lil' RAT Distortion and the Dunlop MXR Distortion Plus. It pairs well with the PRS HX 100 Head and the Marshall Super Bass.
Dunlop MXR Randy Rhoads Concorde Distortion, model RR104C
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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.
- distortion
- clipping
- compressed
- compression
- warm
- vintage
- gain
- rhoads tone
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Dunlop MXR Randy Rhoads Concorde Distortion, model RR104C is commonly used in
- Hard Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Classic Rock
- Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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Amps that pair well with the Dunlop MXR Randy Rhoads Concorde Distortion, model RR104C
PRS HX 100 Head
PRS
29% matchRun PRS HX 100 Head after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Marshall Super Bass
Marshall
27% matchRun Marshall Super Bass after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Boss Waza-Air
Boss
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Boss Waza-Air answers back bright
Egnater VN-412A
Egnater
tonal matchRun Egnater VN-412A after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Laney Richter
Laney
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Laney Richter answers back bright
PRS HX 50 Head
PRS
tonal matchRun PRS HX 50 Head after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
Soldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple)
Soldano
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Soldano 4x12 Straight Classic Cabinet (Purple) answers back bright
Winfield Typhoon Combo
Winfield
tonal matchWhere this leans warm, Winfield Typhoon Combo answers back bright
Pedals that stack with the Dunlop MXR Randy Rhoads Concorde Distortion, model RR104C
Tech 21 SansAmp
Tech 21
15% matchTech 21 SansAmp's bright balances out the warm tone
Paul Cochrane Timmy
Paul Cochrane
14% matchWhere this leans warm, Paul Cochrane Timmy answers back bright
Walrus Audio Lillian
Walrus Audio
11% matchKeep Walrus Audio Lillian after Dunlop MXR Randy Rhoads Concorde Distortion, model RR104C in the signal chain, clear of Dunlop MXR Randy Rhoads Concorde Distortion, model RR104C's own gain stage
Behringer BLE400
Behringer
9% matchBehringer BLE400 leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Boss DD-200 Digital Delay
Boss
7% matchBoss DD-200 Digital Delay's analog warmth voice goes after Dunlop MXR Randy Rhoads Concorde Distortion, model RR104C in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Dunlop MXR Randy Rhoads Concorde Distortion, model RR104C's own compressed character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Strymon El Capistan
Strymon
7% matchRun Strymon El Capistan after Dunlop MXR Randy Rhoads Concorde Distortion, model RR104C in the signal chain, clear of Dunlop MXR Randy Rhoads Concorde Distortion, model RR104C's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Maxon FF10 Fuzz Elements Fire
Maxon
tonal matchMaxon FF10 Fuzz Elements Fire's bright balances out the warm tone
ThorpyFX Wopr
ThorpyFX
tonal matchThorpyFX Wopr leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Cheaper alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Flatiron Fuzz
Electro-Harmonix
67% similarityShared character: compression, distortion, warm
Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion
Boss
67% similarityShared character: distortion, warm, alternative
Dunlop Distortion III
Dunlop
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Behringer VT999 Vintage Tube Monster
Behringer
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Fender MTG LA Tube Distortion
Fender
92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Aria Lil' RAT Distortion
Aria
71% similarityShared character: compression, distortion, alternative
Dunlop MXR Distortion Plus
Dunlop
70% similarity“based on the MXR Distortion Plus circuit that Rhoads used extensively during his tenure with Ozzy Osbourne”
MXR ZW-44 Berzerker Overdrive
MXR
68% similarityShared character: distortion, alternative, gain
Ibanez Tube Screamer
Ibanez
67% similarityShared character: distortion, warm
Suhr Riot
Suhr
67% similarityShared character: distortion, gain, vintage_charm
Dunlop MXR M78 Custom Modified OD, also known as the Bad Ass Modified OD
Dunlop
67% similarityShared character: tonal_possibilities, compression, distortion
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Dunlop MXR Randy Rhoads Concorde Distortion, model RR104C?+
The closest matches in character are the Aria Lil' RAT Distortion, the Dunlop MXR Distortion Plus, the MXR ZW-44 Berzerker Overdrive. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Flatiron Fuzz, Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion, Dunlop Distortion III.
What pairs well with the Dunlop MXR Randy Rhoads Concorde Distortion, model RR104C?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS HX 100 Head, Marshall Super Bass, Boss Waza-Air — Run PRS HX 100 Head after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright.
How much does the Dunlop MXR Randy Rhoads Concorde Distortion, model RR104C cost?+
Around $169.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).