Ultimate Rhoads

T-tops are what Randy's LP had. The really come alive when driven hard by the amp or with a pedal. Chuncky yet loud and clear on the top end.

There are major differences between the 74 and 79. The 74 has a mahogany neck, 79 has maple. 74 has T-top pick ups, 79 has PAF. 74 has an ABR-1 bridge with with studs directly in the wood, the 79 has a Nashvile bridge. Dont get me wrong, the 79 is a great Norlin era guitar, but the Les Paul Custom c...

Hello everyone. Just checking in to share my new find. I am really stoked!

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/norlin- ... grail.html

I posted this on another site. Seems the Strat that Randy has been pictured with was given or sold to a roadie. Apparently he still owns it but it is kept at a music store in Seattle. Here is the direct link to the thread over at My Les Paul http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/norlin-years/88966-randy-r...

You have to remember Randy was a kid - early 20's. That is when you are trying different things, having experiences and finding out who you are. He did what you, I and everyone does: finding out what works for you. Does not reflect on his character one bit in my book. Although I believe we all like...

Awesome write up. This is the show I missed! My older brother tried to get me to go with him and I could not make it. I did see Randy in Feb of 82 but I had no idea it would be the only time.

Thank you for posting this. Awesome memories.

except for some incorrect factual data it is a cool article.

Randy's LP is actually a 1975 not a 1972 as stated in the article.

Somebody get this! I would be all over it but I just bought another Les Paul

http://www.deanguitars.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=55180

Excellent. I have one just like it. Great guitars.

Just signed up here. I have checked out the site from time to time so I thought I would go ahead and sign up.

Some familiar names around here. Thanks for letting me hang out with you guys!

-B