Randy Rhoads SG? Oh yeah!

[mdubya]

I never knew RR played an SG. This would be my current dream SG. SG Special, aged/antique white, white guard (large), hb's/t-top's/early Pat No./PAF's, aged gold hardware, dots, no headstock inlay! Only thing I would change is the bridge which I would swap for a simple compensated wraparound. Be still my heart! I would be cool with simple white button tuners, too, but I like the aged gold hardware on the antique white theme.

 

[JohnnyGoo]

Whoa,very nice.

 

[Six String]

The white pick boards really aged from the pix.

 

[Bocc69]

Randy was as small or smaller than Angus, so the SG probably fit him well.

Than again, he mastered a one ton Les Paul, so go figure.

Either way, that SG is awesome, and Randy's the man!

 

[CabanaBoy]

nice chunk of musical history in that pic...

 

[guitarweasel]

Didn't know he played a Strat either.

 

[Dave Sloven]

What's going on with that pickguard? Looks like the top side has been cut square

 

[SG Lou]

Looks like an early 61 Special....not the gold silk screened Les Paul script on the headstock

 

[mdubya]

What's going on with that pickguard? Looks like the top side has been cut square

Indeed. I would imagine it was custom cut/custom made when the guitar was converted to humbuckers.

It would be cool to learn some more about the history of this guitar, aside from the obvious.

 

[mdubya]

Didn't know he played a Strat either.

True. Though that wasn't so surprising to me.

 

[Alex_SG]

http://www.guitarworld.com/randy-rhoads-thumbs
This is an interesting read. The luthier who built the bass, Perry Ormsby, has a shop about 10 minutes from my place, and does really good work.
And he's a good bloke too!
www.ormsbyguitars.com

 

[Dave Sloven]

Indeed. I would imagine it was custom cut/custom made when the guitar was converted to humbuckers.

Plus it has pickup rings combined with a partial batwing. I suspect the batwing thing was in part to cover the longer P-90 openings. The pickguard is also extended down to the selector switch, so it is an odd one! I'd have to see it from a better angle but I am hoping he did the intelligent thing and did not put the bridge studs through the pickguard like on a batwing SG

 

[Dave Sloven]

Also I found this picture from the Quiet Riot era, with a different ('70s) SG.

 

[mdubya]

Also I found this picture from the Quiet Riot era, with a different ('70s) SG.

Plus it has pickup rings combined with a partial batwing. I suspect the batwing thing was in part to cover the longer P-90 openings. The pickguard is also extended down to the selector switch, so it is an odd one! I'd have to see it from a better angle but I am hoping he did the intelligent thing and did not put the bridge studs through the pickguard like on a batwing SG

Good eye, and great photo!

 

[mdubya]

http://www.guitarworld.com/randy-rhoads-thumbs
This is an interesting read. The luthier who built the bass, Perry Ormsby, has a shop about 10 minutes from my place, and does really good work.
And he's a good bloke too!
www.ormsbyguitars.com

Nice link, Alex! :dood:

 

[mdubya]

Check out the pickguards on Les and Mary's LP/SG's.

 

[Paul G.]

Didn't know he played a Strat either.

It is extremely rare to find an experienced, professional guitarist who hasn't played an assortment of instruments. Sometimes at different times, sometimes just for variety of color.

P.

 

[Gahr]

Check out the pickguards on Les and Mary's LP/SG's.

Interesting strap button placement as well.

 

[JohnnyGoo]

So exactly what is up with those flat top Batwing pick guards ??? Obviously theres more than the one on RR,s SG.

 

[mdubya]

Interesting strap button placement as well.

Looks like a horrible location. Eeek.