Randall KH103 Kirk Hammett Signature Amplifier Review

[@charlesrocks]

This is more of a play through than a review, but make no mistake, this is the best sounding amp I’ve ever heard for heavy metal.

[@Metlupass2]

Even compared to the JP-2C?

[@charlesrocks]

Metlupass2 I think so. The JP2C takes a bit of messing around to get a decent tone and even then you’re always left wondering if it could be better. The KH103 just hits you with a monster tone from the get go. It’s really hard to get a bad sound out of the amp...you really have to work (or be stupid as hell) to get a bad sound out of it.

[@Metlupass2]

@@charlesrocks just bought this amp cause of your video. Hope it sounds just as good in person.

[@charlesrocks]

Metlupass2 Hell yeah dude. I just bought two brand new ones as well. One for the home studio and one for the gig rig. I’m so addicted to this tone.

[@serenamm1]

I play guitar a lot and for 5 years It’s been the best , So... I challenge you to a SHREDemption!

[@markolivares6943]

This has to be the best play though of this amplifier. You sir did this amp justice.

[@larsdahl6594]

I love video reviews from "regular dudes" rather than those from the bigger channels that often turn out to be little more than ads in disguise. The regular dude, in this case, is quite an accomplished metal guitarist, who magically switches from being right-handed to left-handed in the blink of an eye. This particular amp isn't within my budget, but it sounds awesome! Also props for posting this video on my 60th birthday! 😁

[@roncross2024]

Bought this amp 3 years ago still not bored of it. I run mine with a Soldano SLO cab.

[@SilentNightBodomNight]

It’s got this recto vibe going on. What surprises me even more is you aren’t using EMGs, that’s how good it sounds.

[@sidequestplays4768]

Fellow HK103 owner here. I cant believe how little reviews there are on this baby.

[@techdeathhippie6319]

I have the Randall Satan 120 . Both amps have the Fortin DNA with a tight chuck for chugs

[@jasoncrump1886]

Sounds awesome man. Great playing too.

[@lapinus]

Has that classic "bark" that mesa boogies have, but without all the hassle of setting it up. It does not even require an overdrive

[@av3nger3]

2:48 The tightness there in the alt picking is pretty remarkable.

[@diezelvh4133]

It sounds like a mesa dual rec that's trying to be a Diezel vh4. I like it.

[@Matthewhorn93]

Just ordered one after originally getting the RM100KH. Sold that to get this, can't wait to get it in tomorrow! Wish i would've gotten it first lol

[@charlesrocks]

@@Matthewhorn93 nice. I’m super happy with it today. It blends so well with other amps too.

[@Matthewhorn93]

​@charlesrocks update, this is the first amp I've ever had that i got a sound I loved immediately plugging into it. It's everything I've ever wanted in an amp

[@DTorpoco]

Awesome playing! 🤘🏼 Great Tone, I’ve always wanted this amp, I live in another country so it gets tricky but I’ll try to get one, I saw some on Reverb 🤘🏼

[@Eric-sh2ok]

Stumbled upon your Channel by chance. Great playing and even a better heart. Glad you’re supporting a good cause, dude 👍🏼

[@charlesrocks]

Fuck yeah! SHOOT EM HOUSTON! GO ASTROS!!!

[@وصفاتالمغربوالعالم]

Sounds insane ! Articulate, clear, tight, just awesome !

[@pecenak21]

Nice Vid. It would be cool if you did another video where you explain some of your settings that you like to use, and what you feel each channel is best for. Also, I would love to hear it through some of your other guitars. I bet it screams through a single coil. Anyway, any video about the KH103 has my viewership, I agree it is killer sounding and so frickin' versatile.

[@SwainBjornstrandt]

sharp and amazing tones

[@TheRoguetrooper21]

That is such a good sound, I want one!

[@charlesrocks]

This sounds incredible with Greenbacks. There is absolutely nothing like it in the world.

[@philscanlan7321]

I’m a little surprised how well this nails the modern Metallica tone. Kudos to Randall

[@jacobfurst4266]

I can’t tell if it’s the amp or if it’s him doing all the work for that tone bro

[@dakotahigh1440]

It’s one of the actual types of amps that Hammett uses on stage. So that’s definitely a factor.

[@julianmedranoa]

Sounds amazing!

[@mainesstation2609]

Yea that sounds good

[@davidtiradoalonzo1238]

Hello I was just wondering how this amp compares to the Dual Rec and the EVH 5150 iii if you've played them. I was also wondering about what you think about the clean channel, since that's important to me. Great video

[@charlesrocks]

It's noisier than those amps, but the tone is much more articulate.

[@davidtiradoalonzo1238]

@@charlesrocks Thank you for the insight, I'll look into it since I love that metallica tone!

[@M3dicinePYT]

Sounds really good. Convincing Hardwired tone. Do you know what speakers are in the cab?

[@charlesrocks]

V30s

[@robertpatro2805]

sounds killer brother !!!

[@christopherblair6636]

guitar skill : perfect :) your accuracy is really rare

[@charlesrocks]

Thanks Christopher!

[@وصفاتالمغربوالعالم]

Yeah Ain't my bitch !! Truly sounds crazy ! No need for rackmounts and endless pedals and EQ's for that killer highgain tone ! Also the way you miced up the cab is amazing !

[@joemichie4865]

I would love to get one of these heads but don't want to deal with multiple pedels...I have a line 6 spider valve head I love

[@sidequestplays4768]

I love channel 1 with a boss blues driver to dirty it up.

[@raygringo]

Hey there! Great video and great tone! Just wondering if you could share which mics/interface etc you used to record this amp. I've been eyeballing one of these amps for a couple of years and, well, I think your vid has swayed me into going ahead and buy one.

[@charlesrocks]

Dude. I heard these amps are no longer being produced. So, hopefully you can still find them. Overall, the KH103 is criminally underrated. For this video, I'm using a Royer 121 and Sennheiser 609e into an old UAD Apollo 1st Gen interface. I eq'd the guitar tracks for the song, but the raw tracks are exactly what you're hearing when I'm just noodling around on those Metallica riffs. I own a Mesa JP-2C and I'm selling it because this amp gives me everything I want/need.

[@JamesDavis-mm2mi]

Look up jon schaffer from iced earth. Besides the amp the way you play is exactly like him. Thats insane

[@adrianjones1735]

This nails the tone for the detuned newer Metallica stuff

[@boritoxd75]

WHOoA Baby! 😵

[@amjedjabari1929]

Yeah Here Comes Revenge, good job sir.

[@ArcticChonk]

Solid playing and great sound!

[@jasontrujillo2859]

Just scored one of these for $900 so stoked

[@charlesrocks]

Dude that’s a STEAL!!!!

[@jasontrujillo2859]

@@charlesrocks do you have any videos of the clean channel? And do you still like the amp?

[@charlesrocks]

@@jasontrujillo2859 I haven’t taken any videos of the clean channel...I’m partial to a Fender Twin and a Jazz Chorus JC120 for clean stuff. But the KH103 really brings the heavy. I just did an album with it, and also released a cover of For Whom The Bell Tolls which was tracked with this amp.

[@celestelongway7315]

Wow. Look at that thing. A metal monster. Aaaaaaaaah. aaaah! from mtw: blues jammer and metalhead in L.A.

[@fonzybrookestone727]

Nice original tune!

[@onuremek2975]

Great Sounding Gear Man!!

[@kionihernandez356]

much like. much wow. seriously i would watch 20 vids of kh103 jams from you and that sweet silverburst lol. ive REALLY felt want for a 667 / kh103 (as far as i know basically a tallica voiced 1/2 667) for a new amp. great great jams. some good metallica cuts! any tips or insight into this amp? not A LOT of info out there. rock on man. \m/ a boogiemarshall baby ? lol.

[@charlesrocks]

I have both the 667 and the KH103 and I prefer the KH103 as it's perfectly honed for that Metallica tone. It's right on the money. The 667 has a nice mid-range crunch that rolls off around 12khz and it's super versatile if you need it to be. It's a tweaker for sure though. You can spend hours and hours and hours just getting different tones. It's the perfect amp if you play in a variety band.

[@miguellopez106]

Freaking awesome video! I heard it with my hifi headphones and got completely smashed! I ended up with tinnitus! Hahaha!!! Thanks for sharing... A silly question, in the crunch/lead channel, can you get a powerful palm muting? I mean, full, spongy, clear, something like the black album riffs and solos? Thank you! My best wishes for you and your beloved ones. Great job on the donation activities of yours!

[@joemichie4865]

What effects are u using...

[@danielhenry4614]

I have the Jp2c I’m a big Metallica fan how do you compare this to a Jp2c

[@charlesrocks]

I love them both! I am a big fan of the JP2C. You can get a lot of tones out of the JP2C including all of the Metallica tones. Plus, it's American made and it comes with a 5 year warranty. I think the KH103 is just straight up Metallica though. No tweaking. No fucking around. Just straight up METALLICA! If you like the Metallica sound, then this is the amp for you!

[@danielhenry4614]

Charles Wagner well the reason I got a Jp2c and a mark 4 is because of Metallica lol so you suggest the kh103 over the Jp2c for Metallica ?

[@charlesrocks]

Daniel Henry Yes.

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Sounded fucking amazing dude. You can rip some fuckin metallica riffs!....I love metallica. I almost bought a used deziel dmoll, the thing was the best amp I've ever played thru, a month prior to that I bought a used mesa dual rec 100 watt head for a good price. I was sad when I heard the deziel to say the least....

[@phantomlord1596]

Tone is absolutely disgusting my guy🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@charlesrocks]

Bow to the Phantom Lord!

[@AlexRooneyComposer]

Don't know why, but that's not what I expected your voice to sound like at all. I was expecting grizzly Texas for some reason.

[@charlesrocks]

Hahahahahaha...I was born and raised in Minnesota. They took extra care to make sure I could read, write, speak, and perform complex polyrhythms.