Rand Eye Candy

[lepard]

Interesting how some of them have recessed Floyds and some are non-recessed.

[Hellbat]

Yes, but I'm not selling

I have a feeling mine is one of the few Rand Vs - if not the only one - he ever produced.

Yeah, you'd be crazy to sell that thing unless a) it sucked (which I doubt!) or b) you needed to liquidate.

Rupe, I think of these I like the dark orange and the purple with black hardware the most. They're all sweet though.

[Dave Rocks]

Very cool!! What is the neck like? (Thick or thin?)

[Rupe]

Awesome collection. I don't know much about them, but I've always been very curious. If you do decide to part with anything, keep me in mind...

How does the neck feel? Is it similar to a Jackson, or some other brand? What wood(s) are they made of? How old are they?

Hope you don't mind all the questions!

The neck shape is basically a thin C...definitely bigger than an Ibanez, reminds me a bit of some old Soloists that I've owned/played. The closest production necks that I can think of as a comparison would be a Tom Anderson Even Taper or a Gibson 60's profile.

Body/neck wood is mahogany and the fretboards are pau ferro. I have heard that there were some made from alder but I've never seen one.

[Rupe]

I still think Californians are better. Been around a lil' longer, I think.

I like Californians, but the Rand was first. In fact, a Hamer rep told me that it was the direct inspiration for the Californian. I've played plenty of both, wouldn't trade a Rand for a Cali (or three) under any circumstances.

[Rupe]

Interesting how some of them have recessed Floyds and some are non-recessed.

The production models were all recessed and had set necks. The prototypes (blue and the "Is This Love" guitar) are both neck thru with top mount Floyds.

[Rupe]

Thanks for all of the comments everyone...glad some people enjoyed the pics

[j2379]

NICE, always liked Rans, never actually played one.

[Robert Burns]

Hi Rupe! You may have the greatest Rand collection of all time? Keep em coming... they are fantastic looking!

[Ward]

The neck shape is basically a thin C...definitely bigger than an Ibanez, reminds me a bit of some old Soloists that I've owned/played. The closest production necks that I can think of as a comparison would be a Tom Anderson Even Taper or a Gibson 60's profile.

Body/neck wood is mahogany and the fretboards are pau ferro. I have heard that there were some made from alder but I've never seen one.

Thanks for the info!

I love mahogany, now I'm even more interested. Very curious about the feel. I have a Gibson 60s profile LP that I don't really like the feel of, but I have a few older soloists that I do like. My guess is I'll never just bump into a Rand and be able to try one out in person

[xenophobe]

NICE, always liked Rans, never actually played one.

Yeah, you don't see them around ever... I've always wanted one, but never found one that I wanted for sale...

[VitaminG]

mmmmm... now my teeth hurt

Yeah, you don't see them around ever... I've always wanted one, but never found one that I wanted for sale...

they only made 2 black ones....

I love that blue proto

[Jackson/Charvelfan]

These are the best shred guitars out there. I had to sell my blue one a few years back but things are finally looking up so I might hit you up soon Rupe for one of these. Love the pics!

[xenophobe]

they only made 2 black ones....