Randy's been my biggest inspiration during the 25 years I've been playing. Most of what I like is his technique, but I have always loved his tone, even if it is super mid-rangey. I'm sure that anyone who saw him live would attest to the fact that his tone was monstrous on stage.
An important factor one needs to remember in this conversation is that the quality of the recordings was somewhat limited back in the early 80's - be it from the studio gear they used, or from the post-production/duplication methods chosen. Most importantly, in my opinion, I am sure that Diary and Blizzard were mastered for vinyl, which is a totally different mastering technique than for CD/digital, which is what everyone except those of us who were into Ozzy & Randy in the 80's is probably listening to now. Listen to an original vinyl copy on a good tube-based Hi-Fi system and I'd bet my Dimebag pick that you'd think that tone was killer!
As for that amp, hell, I'd love to own one! Ever since I got my TSL100 I've been thrilled with Marshall tone. Mmmm.... TASTY!
If you can tolerate Ozzy's off-key singing, this vid of Randy is phenomenal:
An important factor one needs to remember in this conversation is that the quality of the recordings was somewhat limited back in the early 80's - be it from the studio gear they used, or from the post-production/duplication methods chosen. Most importantly, in my opinion, I am sure that Diary and Blizzard were mastered for vinyl, which is a totally different mastering technique than for CD/digital, which is what everyone except those of us who were into Ozzy & Randy in the 80's is probably listening to now. Listen to an original vinyl copy on a good tube-based Hi-Fi system and I'd bet my Dimebag pick that you'd think that tone was killer!
As for that amp, hell, I'd love to own one! Ever since I got my TSL100 I've been thrilled with Marshall tone. Mmmm.... TASTY!
If you can tolerate Ozzy's off-key singing, this vid of Randy is phenomenal:
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