Guitar tone · metal
Stratovarius guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 3 Stratovarius songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: ESP M-II Custom (Timo Tolkki's main guitar in 1997 studio era) into Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203, used by Tolkki in studio for 'Visions' era).
Guitars Stratovarius used
- ESP M-II Custom (Timo Tolkki's main guitar in 1997 studio era)1 song
- ESP Horizon Custom (Timo Tolkki's main live guitar, 1990s-2010s, likely used in 2016 live shows)1 song
- ESP Custom Strat-style (Timo Tolkki signature or similar, likely alder body, rosewood/maple neck, HSS or HH configuration)1 song
Amps Stratovarius used
- Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203, used by Tolkki in studio for 'Visions' era)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204, classic for Tolkki live in this era)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 2203 (most likely, as used by Tolkki in studio and live in 2010s; no evidence for other amp on this recording)1 song
3 Stratovarius tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Black Diamond · riff | 7.5 |
| Dragons · riff | 8 |
| Kiss of Judas (2016 Remaster (Live)) · solo | 7.5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What amp did Stratovarius use?
Across 3 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203, used by Tolkki in studio for 'Visions' era) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204, classic for Tolkki live in this era) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (most likely, as used by Tolkki in studio and live in 2010s; no evidence for other amp on this recording) (1 song).
What guitar did Stratovarius use?
Most often: ESP M-II Custom (Timo Tolkki's main guitar in 1997 studio era) (1 song), ESP Horizon Custom (Timo Tolkki's main live guitar, 1990s-2010s, likely used in 2016 live shows) (1 song), ESP Custom Strat-style (Timo Tolkki signature or similar, likely alder body, rosewood/maple neck, HSS or HH configuration) (1 song).
How do I get Stratovarius's tone on my amp?
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