The Jackson Flying V Randy Rhoads is a Jackson electric guitar, currently around $239.99. Close alternatives include the Washburn RR-V and the Jackson RR1 Rhoads V - Randy Rhoads Signature Prototype. It pairs well with the Fender Prosonic and the Dumble Steel String Singer.
Jackson Flying V Randy Rhoads
Jackson · electric guitar
The Jackson Flying V Randy Rhoads is a production guitar model based on the distinctive offset-V "Concorde" body shape Randy Rhoads designed with Jackson founder Grover Jackson, made famous through Rhoads' work with Ozzy Osbourne before his death in 1982. It carries the guitar's signature sharp, angular silhouette and specifications derived from Rhoads' original custom instrument, offered as a production model for players wanting the historic shape and playability.
- metal
- hard rock
- production
- presence
- playability
- genre
- brand
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Jackson Flying V Randy Rhoads is commonly used in
- Heavy Metal
- Rock
- Metal
- Hard Rock
- Jazz
- Djent
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Jackson Flying V Randy Rhoads
Fender Prosonic
amplifier
69% matchThe Prosonic's warm, responsive Fender overdrive gives the Randy Rhoads' presence-forward metal pickups a genuinely unexpected amp voice to push into.
Dumble Steel String Singer
Dumble
33% matchPush the Randy Rhoads' metal-voiced pickups into the Steel String Singer's liquid, organic Dumble tone and the contrast is genuinely striking.
Marshall Bluesbreaker
Marshall
30% matchThe Bluesbreaker's natural, round breakup gives the Randy Rhoads V's metal-voiced pickups a warmer, more open drive than its usual territory.
Friedman JJ Junior (Jerry Cantrell Signature) 20W Head
Friedman
23% matchJackson Flying V Randy Rhoads's bright voice suits Friedman JJ Junior (Jerry Cantrell Signature) 20W Head's own dark character
Gibson GA-50
Gibson
tonal matchGibson GA-50's warm balances out the bright tone
Orange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp
Orange
tonal matchOrange BT1000H Terror Bass 1000-Watt Bass Amp's warm balances out the bright tone
Orange Terror Bass
Orange
tonal matchRun Orange Terror Bass after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Orange Little Bass Thing
Orange
tonal matchWhere this leans bright, Orange Little Bass Thing answers back warm
Pedals that stack with the Jackson Flying V Randy Rhoads
One Control Lingonberry Overdrive
One Control
20% matchLingonberry's warm, musical overdrive gives the Randy Rhoads V's aggressive metal pickups a responsive, blues-tinged gain stage.
Cusack Music Screamer
Cusack Music
19% matchThe Flying V's hot, present pickups push the Screamer's front end hard, giving its TS-style gain extra edge for metal rhythm work.
Orange - Vintage Distortion
Orange
tonal matchRun Orange - Vintage Distortion after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
SolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive
Solidgoldfx
tonal matchSolidGoldFX Commodore Breaker Overdrive's smooth balances out the bright tone
Behringer Chorus Symphony
Behringer
tonal matchRun Behringer Chorus Symphony after it and the bright edge settles into something more smooth
Dunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo
Dunlop
tonal matchDunlop Blue Hippo Optical Tremolo leans warm right where the bright tone needs it
Pigtronix gamma drive
Pigtronix
tonal matchPigtronix gamma drive's warm balances out the bright tone
Dunlop Echoplex Preamp
Dunlop
tonal matchRun Dunlop Echoplex Preamp after it and the bright edge settles into something more smooth
Boutique & premium upgrades
Jackson King V
Jackson
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Ibanez SLM10 Scott LePage Signature
Ibanez
91% similaritysimilar tone character
ESP Alexi Laiho Signature
Esp
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Ibanez Iceman Electric Guitar
electric guitar
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
Washburn RR-V
electric guitar
70% similarity“Less common than Jackson flying V contemporaries.”
Jackson RR1 Rhoads V - Randy Rhoads Signature Prototype
Jackson
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Dean Michael Schenker Signature V
Dean
92% similaritysimilar tone character
ESP GL Super V
Esp
92% similaritysimilar tone character
1977 Dean Z Electric Guitar
Dean
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Randy Rhoads Custom Jackson V Prototype II
Jackson
91% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Jackson Flying V Randy Rhoads (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Jackson Flying V Randy Rhoads?+
The closest matches in character are the Washburn RR-V, the Jackson RR1 Rhoads V - Randy Rhoads Signature Prototype, the Dean Michael Schenker Signature V. Boutique upgrades: Jackson King V, Ibanez SLM10 Scott LePage Signature, ESP Alexi Laiho Signature.
What pairs well with the Jackson Flying V Randy Rhoads?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Prosonic, Dumble Steel String Singer, Marshall Bluesbreaker — The Prosonic's warm, responsive Fender overdrive gives the Randy Rhoads' presence-forward metal pickups a genuinely unexpected amp voice to push into..
How much does the Jackson Flying V Randy Rhoads cost?+
Around $239.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
Compare
- vs Jackson RR1 Rhoads V - Randy Rhoads Signature Prototype
- vs Dean Michael Schenker Signature V
- vs Jackson King V