Sound Like Randy Rhoads

Randy Rhoads is one of the most recognisable voices in metal — a crushing and technically demanding player who shaped the sound of the decade of guitar virtuosity and arena rock. Randy Rhoads fused classical music training with heavy metal technique in a career cut short at 25. His polka-dot Flying V and precise, technically exacting vibrato brought a new vocabulary to rock guitar — every solo was composed, not improvised, with controlled aggression and melodic intent. Below are complete rig guides at four budget levels, so you can start building their sound whether you're just starting out or ready to invest in the full setup.