Changing my home studio setup, and wanting to pass my MTS modules along to people who love this system and will get good use out of them.

Purchased new, barely used, and taking up space... This module was never gigged and always stored in my temp-controlled music studio. Unfortunately, I don't have the original box, but it will ship securely packed. Check my other listings, too - I have quite a few, plus an RM4 (4-slot preamp) out there at the time of this listing. Grab them quick, before I change my mind!!

The Randall MTS 1987 is a signature, all-tube preamp module developed in collaboration with Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian. Designed to slide into any Randall Modular Tube System (MTS) amplifier, it precisely replicates the legendary high-gain tones Ian used to define late 80s thrash metal. [1, 2, 3]Key Features & Specs

  • Tone Profile: Heavily modeled after a hot-rodded Marshall JCM800 (specifically inspired by the Marshall 1987X circuit). It delivers aggressive, punchy mid-range and tight, articulate rhythm tones. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  • Tube Complement: Houses two 12AX7 preamp tubes. [1, 2]
  • Front Panel Controls: Includes Gain, Bass, Mid, Treble, and Master Volume knobs, alongside a Bright switch for added high-end bite. [1, 2]
  • Design: Completely analog and swappable, allowing players to pull it in or out of the chassis in seconds by loosening two front-panel thumb screws. [1, 2]

The 1987 is essentially a souped-up, highly optimized version of Randall’s standard "SL Plus" module, tweaked to deliver Ian's signature thrash bite while retaining robust chord definition.

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