Björn Gelotte

Not at all (laughs). The thing is, I’m very conservative and traditional. I’ve played the one guitar I always wanted to play, let’s put it like that. I’ve done the Gibson Les Paul customs for many years now and I play them through a Marshall amp, which I think is the most classic and the best-sounding combination you can get. But then again, new gear is coming up. We’ve also used the Kemper amps a little bit for practical reasons and also when the regular amps break down, which they do. The Kemper amp is a really good solution and substitute for it. But like I said, I’m very conservative. All I really want to have is a Gibson, a wah and a Marshall. - See more at: http://metalassault.com/Interviews/2014/12/16/in-flames-guitarist-bjorn-gelotte-talks-touring-gear-more/#sthash.9eHhRyYV.dpuf

You’ve been around for so long. How have you seen the development of your gear? Have you been changing and adopting to what’s been in the market and do you keep track of that stuff?

Not at all (laughs). The thing is, I’m very conservative and traditional. I’ve played the one guitar I always wanted to play, let’s put it like that. I’ve done the Gibson Les Paul customs for many years now and I play them through a Marshall amp, which I think is the most classic and the best-sounding combination you can get. But then again, new gear is coming up. We’ve also used the Kemper amps a little bit for practical reasons and also when the regular amps break down, which they do. The Kemper amp is a really good solution and substitute for it. But like I said, I’m very conservative. All I really want to have is a Gibson, a wah and a Marshall. - See more at: http://metalassault.com/Interviews/2014/12/16/in-flames-guitarist-bjorn-gelotte-talks-touring-gear-more/#sthash.9eHhRyYV.dpuf

Multiple References on youtube and wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bj%C3%B6rn_Gelotte https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSXHETQt57o

I use a Marshall JCM800, and it’s got an extra circuit in there with extra distortion, a built-in gate and built-in delay and reverb. I usually have that for the leads to boost them a little bit.

I have a Dunlop 95Q Wah in there that’s always connected and a Carbon Copy delay.

I have a Dunlop 95Q Wah in there that’s always connected and a Carbon Copy delay.

MXR M193 GT-OD at 3:00

can'T find any direct quotes, though there are references on Wikipedia:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bj%C3%B6rn_Gelotte "He uses a POD XT and other Line 6 equipment, Dunlop custom strings, and Dunlop .88 MM Tortex picks"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesper_Str%C3%B6mblad "Strömblad also uses a Line 6 rack-mounted POD just like Gelotte"

This is Björn's signature model, from the company website.

Voodoo Lab GCX Guitar Audio Switcher at 1:23

Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer at 2:00

Björn Gelotte uses the Epiphone Ltd. Ed. Björn Gelotte "Jotun" Les Paul Custom Outfit, as detailed on the Epiphone website.

There is a Lehle 1@3 ABC Box at Björn Gelotte rig, as we can at 3:22 in this video of TC Electronic.

ISP Decimator Pro Rack G at 1:13

Dunlop Cry Baby Rack Wah Unit at 1:34

Celestion Vintage 30 at 4:00

There is a Lehle 3@1 ABC Box at Björn Gelotte rig, as we can at 3:22 in this video of TC Electronic.

I use a VooDoo Lab Ground Control Pro with a MIDI foot controller, so it’s very easy to program and sturdy, so it’s good for live use.

In a gear rundown video by TC Electronic, Björn Gelotte of In Flames is shown using the TC Electronic G-Major II Guitar Effects Processor.

In the YouTube video titled "Rig Rundown with Greg, guitar tech of Björn Gelotte of IN FLAMES 2024," Greg Winn, confirms at the 1:21 mark that Björn uses the Dunlop Björn Gelotte Artist-selected Custom Guitar Strings (.012-.068), which are also Björn’s signature series.

In the YouTube video titled "Rig Rundown with Greg, guitar tech of Björn Gelotte of IN FLAMES 2024," Greg Winn, the long-time guitar technician for Björn Gelotte, confirms the use of the Synergy SYN50 Head. The video clearly shows the amplifier, identifiable as the SYN50 model due to its dual module slots, distinguishing it from the SYN30, which only has a single module slot.

In the YouTube video titled "Rig Rundown with Greg, guitar tech of Björn Gelotte of IN FLAMES 2024" by KLOTZ AIS, the Synergy Amps OS Preamp is identified as the clean channel module used by guitarist Björn Gelotte. It is clearly visible at the 4:14 timestamp.

In the YouTube video titled "Rig Rundown with Greg, guitar tech of Björn Gelotte of IN FLAMES 2024," the Synergy Amps Synergy Peavey 6505 2-channel Preamp Module is both mentioned by name and visibly shown at the 4:14 mark. This video, provided by KLOTZ AIS, features Greg Winn, the long-time guitar tech for Björn Gelotte, detailing the components of Gelotte's rig.

In the Klotz signal chains video, Greg Winn, the guitar tech for Björn Gelotte, confirms at 10:15 that the Empress ParaEQ MKII Equalizer and Boost Pedal is used in the solos to remove some of the lows and highs and to enhance the tone.

In the Klotz Signal Chains video at 9:50, Greg Winn, Björn Gelotte's guitar tech explains that they use the MXR M134 Stereo Chorus before a Carbon Copy delay in the signal chain for live performances to enhance the tone and add airiness in front of the clean amp.

In a video by KLOTZ AIS titled "KLOTZ the signal chains - with Greg, guitar tech of Björn Gelotte of IN FLAMES 2024," Björn Gelotte's guitar technician, Greg Winn, discusses the band's recent gear modifications, which include the incorporation of the Celestion G12 EVH 12 inch 20-watt Replacement Guitar Speaker in their "box of doom" cabinet. This change was made to achieve a smoother sound by switching from the previous V30 driver.

At Graspop 2025, Björn's guitars can be seen sporting a new set of pickups. He switched from the 81/85 to the 57/66 in both of his signature Les Paul Customs. It's part of new modifications Björn has made to his live rig. They are moving to a smoother sounding setup and away from the sharper sound of the 81/85. that comes with his guitars.