This is the legendary Rhoads that Chris has used throughout his career. I have split this page to 4 sections showcasing the guitar from different time periods. There are a lot of pics on this page. I have tried to gather as much information as possible as this guitar is one of my all time favorites. It's also historically important as it added twists to the regular Rhoads and due to the success of WASP it got a lot of media visibility. The features got copied on many guitars and today the rearloaded Rhoads style with single humbucker and painted bevels is one of the most popular metal guitars.
1984 -> First WASP tour
1985 -> Last Command era
1996 -> KFD and Helldorado
2000 -> Animal, Big Ball Stars...
Below is a rare pic of Chris performing in Finland during 1984 first W.A.S.P. World Tour. The shows might have come and gone
quickly but the impact they made can still be seen and heard today...
The Rhoads is still living an active rock and roll lifestyle. Here it is pictured with Chris and Robin McAuley, a singer who used to perform
with another favorite guitarist of mine - Michael Schenker.
And finally the obligatory Holmes pose...
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