Solo Tone
Kiss of Judas (2016 Remaster (Live))
Stratovarius
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarESP Horizon Custom (Timo Tolkki's main live guitar, 1990s-2010s, likely used in 2016 live shows)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204, classic for Tolkki live in this era)
PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Live performance, 2016 remaster of a 1997 show. No direct source confirms exact gear for this specific live recording, but Timo Tolkki is consistently documented using ESP Horizon with EMG 81 and Marshall JCM800 for Stratovarius live solos throughout the 1990s-2010s.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid and expressive legatotight and articulatebright and cuttinghigh-gain saturationclear note separationcrisp pick attackcontrolled feedbackmetal solo voicefast alternate picking clarity
Difficulty
The solo features rapid alternate picking, fluid legato, and advanced phrasing at high speed, requiring strong technical proficiency and control.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP Horizon Custom (Timo Tolkki's main live guitar, 1990s-2010s, likely used in 2016 live shows)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204, classic for Tolkki live in this era)
PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid5.5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Live performance, 2016 remaster of a 1997 show. No direct source confirms exact gear for this specific live recording, but Timo Tolkki is consistently documented using ESP Horizon with EMG 81 and Marshall JCM800 for Stratovarius live solos throughout the 1990s-2010s.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainfluid and expressive legatotight and articulatebright and cuttinghigh-gain saturationclear note separationcrisp pick attackcontrolled feedbackmetal solo voicefast alternate picking clarity
Difficulty
The solo features rapid alternate picking, fluid legato, and advanced phrasing at high speed, requiring strong technical proficiency and control.
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