My first product- RR pedal
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- OffTheScales
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Simply put, the pedal is called the RRT-1 and/or the RRT-1 Deluxe. There is no use of the Rhoads family name or Randy's image in there.
As for style, you can't copyright a pattern as it is not the a unique reference, nor is the symbolism associated with any part. Neither of them is unique; if they were, you wouldn't be able to buy anything labelled or patterned unless it was from a single, or licenced, supplier.
As stated, the pedal is not a copy (he didn't own one) and it is intended to replicate a certain type of sound; again as the courts will testify, something that cannot be licenced- Harley Davidson tried that one....
In terms of intention, I love the "after hours" tone and wanted to try to reproduce that as close as possible. The pedal may, or may not do it for you. If not, keep looking.
As for style, you can't copyright a pattern as it is not the a unique reference, nor is the symbolism associated with any part. Neither of them is unique; if they were, you wouldn't be able to buy anything labelled or patterned unless it was from a single, or licenced, supplier.
As stated, the pedal is not a copy (he didn't own one) and it is intended to replicate a certain type of sound; again as the courts will testify, something that cannot be licenced- Harley Davidson tried that one....
In terms of intention, I love the "after hours" tone and wanted to try to reproduce that as close as possible. The pedal may, or may not do it for you. If not, keep looking.
- OffTheScales
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Cheers Offthescales.
The RR logo is based around another "vehicle" manufacturers logo anyway, so that, if any, is a contentious representation as well.
As for the site, if you're interested, just send an e-mail using the links on our contact page and we'll organise things from there. Payment is by Paypal (preferably) as it is secure for both parties. We are only a tiny business, so we can cater for any supplementary requests (ask Skezza). In addition, just wait until Skezza gets his on Tuesday/Wednesday then he can post and let you all know if it is any good (said he is going to post some decent sound clips as well within the next couple of weeks).
Cheers.
The RR logo is based around another "vehicle" manufacturers logo anyway, so that, if any, is a contentious representation as well.
As for the site, if you're interested, just send an e-mail using the links on our contact page and we'll organise things from there. Payment is by Paypal (preferably) as it is secure for both parties. We are only a tiny business, so we can cater for any supplementary requests (ask Skezza). In addition, just wait until Skezza gets his on Tuesday/Wednesday then he can post and let you all know if it is any good (said he is going to post some decent sound clips as well within the next couple of weeks).
Cheers.
- The Flying Dutchman
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Cheers Dutchman
Just what I was trying to get across.
There is as much affiliation with colours, shapes, styles, sounds, expressions and fonts as there is using Les Pauls, Strats and/or Marshalls.
My pedal is a tribute to a great person. His symbolism and playing was not unique (just like Zakks bullseye, camo, rebel, playing; Jakes white strat etc.... or anyone elses use of existing colours/shapes), but the "whole" picture was what made him a great role-model to guitarists.
The pedal aims to help get a particular sound. None of us (unless you are a clone) will ever play like him. His physiology had a profound effect on his tone anyway, but we can make an attempt.
Just what I was trying to get across.
There is as much affiliation with colours, shapes, styles, sounds, expressions and fonts as there is using Les Pauls, Strats and/or Marshalls.
My pedal is a tribute to a great person. His symbolism and playing was not unique (just like Zakks bullseye, camo, rebel, playing; Jakes white strat etc.... or anyone elses use of existing colours/shapes), but the "whole" picture was what made him a great role-model to guitarists.
The pedal aims to help get a particular sound. None of us (unless you are a clone) will ever play like him. His physiology had a profound effect on his tone anyway, but we can make an attempt.
Hey Skezza,
Sorry; can't reproduce a complete studio set up and overblown production in one pedal.....Ouch...
Jake is a great guitarist, but the eighties joy of overproducing everything made a mockery of his actual sound and covered his abilities. Shame really as he was a superb blues player as well (see Badlands).
Sorry; can't reproduce a complete studio set up and overblown production in one pedal.....Ouch...
Jake is a great guitarist, but the eighties joy of overproducing everything made a mockery of his actual sound and covered his abilities. Shame really as he was a superb blues player as well (see Badlands).