Guitar tone · metal
Wintersun guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 4 Wintersun songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Ibanez JEM7V into Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier.
Guitars Wintersun used
- Ibanez JEM7V1 song
- Jackson RR Custom (likely RR1 or RR5, as used by Jari Mäenpää on Wintersun debut)1 song
- Jackson RR Custom (likely, as used by Jari Mäenpää on Wintersun debut album sessions)1 song
- Ibanez RG series (likely RG550 or similar, as used by Jari Mäenpää in studio era)1 song
Amps Wintersun used
- Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier1 song
- Peavey 5150 (most likely, based on era, genre, and typical Finnish metal studio setups; no direct source confirms exact amp, but EMG 81 into 5150 is widely cited for this album's sound)1 song
- Fractal Audio Axe-Fx Ultra (used for amp/cab/effects modeling on debut album)1 song
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording era, as referenced by fans and genre conventions)1 song
4 Wintersun tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Beyond the Dark Sun · riff | 9 |
| Land of Snow and Sorrow · riff | 8 |
| Sons of Winter and Stars · riff | 8.5 |
| Winter Madness · solo | 8.5 |
Get Wintersun's tone on your gear
Pick any Wintersun song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Wintersun use?
Across 4 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (1 song), Peavey 5150 (most likely, based on era, genre, and typical Finnish metal studio setups; no direct source confirms exact amp, but EMG 81 into 5150 is widely cited for this album's sound) (1 song), Fractal Audio Axe-Fx Ultra (used for amp/cab/effects modeling on debut album) (1 song), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording era, as referenced by fans and genre conventions) (1 song).
What guitar did Wintersun use?
Most often: Ibanez JEM7V (1 song), Jackson RR Custom (likely RR1 or RR5, as used by Jari Mäenpää on Wintersun debut) (1 song), Jackson RR Custom (likely, as used by Jari Mäenpää on Wintersun debut album sessions) (1 song), Ibanez RG series (likely RG550 or similar, as used by Jari Mäenpää in studio era) (1 song).
How do I get Wintersun's tone on my amp?
Open any Wintersun song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.