Riff Tone
Land of Snow and Sorrow
Wintersun
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG series (likely RG550 or similar, as used by Jari Mäenpää in studio era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording era, as referenced by fans and genre conventions)
PickupsDiMarzio Evolution (humbucker, bridge position, stock on many RGs of this era)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2012 (Time I album). No direct source for exact model, but Mesa/Boogie Rectifier is widely cited as Wintersun's core rhythm amp for this era. Guitar model inferred from Jari's known studio gear and genre standards.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated but clearmodern high-gainarticulate note separationaggressive palm mutinglayered harmoniesslightly scooped midscontrolled low endcrisp attacksubtle ambience
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced rhythm technique, tight palm muting, and precise timing for harmonized parts, making it challenging for most guitarists.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez RG series (likely RG550 or similar, as used by Jari Mäenpää in studio era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording era, as referenced by fans and genre conventions)
PickupsDiMarzio Evolution (humbucker, bridge position, stock on many RGs of this era)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
mid4.5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
noise_gateUnknown Noise gate (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2012 (Time I album). No direct source for exact model, but Mesa/Boogie Rectifier is widely cited as Wintersun's core rhythm amp for this era. Guitar model inferred from Jari's known studio gear and genre standards.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivesaturated but clearmodern high-gainarticulate note separationaggressive palm mutinglayered harmoniesslightly scooped midscontrolled low endcrisp attacksubtle ambience
Difficulty
The riff section requires advanced rhythm technique, tight palm muting, and precise timing for harmonized parts, making it challenging for most guitarists.
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