Fredrik Åkesson

In this video he describes his beautiful signature PRS.

In this video, you can see Fredrik Åkesson playing a Gibson Les Paul.

“I really enjoy playing the amp. Not many amps have that warm punchy gain.”

At 4:32, Fredrik confirms and shows that he uses Blackstar Series One 200 watt heads. Video was uploaded on October 31st 2011.

Quote from the Marshall Website: "Marshall has the power and the might! Punch core and warmth like no other amp. Just did more than 200 shows with the JVM Satch without any problems what so ever! Hail to the king of amps!"

In this video, the MXR Carbon Copy can be seen on Fredrick Åkesson's rig at (2:45).

In this video, the MXR M-133 Micro Amp can be seen in Fredrick Åkesson's rig at (2:45).

In this video, the MXR Phase 90 can be seen at (2:45).

In this video, the Dunlop Uni-Vibe can be seen on Fredrick Åkesson's rig at (2:45).

In this video, Fredrick Åkesson mentions he uses the Cry Baby Rack Module at (3:06).

In this video, Fredrick Åkesson shows us his Voodoo Lab GCX at (3:07).

"For amps, we used a Marshall YJM plexi 50w mode bridged over and all knobs pretty much on full. We used the MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay and the Phase 90. For leads, I used an MXR Micro Amp + to get extra juice, and we also did a lot of experimenting with the Way Huge Supa-Puss Delay, which lets you distort the feedback. That created some really cool psychedelic stuff. For strings, I used Dunlop Electric 10-52s, and for picks, I used 1.5mm Tortex Sharps."

"For amps, we used a Marshall YJM plexi 50w mode bridged over and all knobs pretty much on full. We used the MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay and the Phase 90. For leads, I used an MXR Micro Amp + to get extra juice, and we also did a lot of experimenting with the Way Huge Supa-Puss Delay, which lets you distort the feedback. That created some really cool psychedelic stuff. For strings, I used Dunlop Electric 10-52s, and for picks, I used 1.5mm Tortex Sharps."

Products Used by Fredrik Åkesson

Products Used by Fredrik Åkesson

Products Used by Fredrik Åkesson

Products Used by Fredrik Åkesson

“I just picked this up from the MXR guys in San Francisco. It’s a brand new model which has the old Phase 45 as well as the 90, then you have the script mode, too.

“I’ll kick it in for some leads whenever I want that flavour… and especially if I want to sound like Van Halen! [laughs]”

Up close and personal with the pedalboards of the stars

“It’s based on the Echoplex booster and I pretty much have it on for all solos - but nearly set to zero. It makes the notes pop out a little more and gives things an extra push over the cliff edge!”

“This pedal is really interesting. It’s a new delay with a tap-out which I will start using soon, I used to use a Carbon Copy but I’ve switched to this now. It has a longer delay time, it’s a bit clearer but still with a vintage touch - you can dial in the flutter and oldness of the tape, which I like. There’s a lot it can do and it’s perfect for adding into solos.”

Up close and personal with the pedalboards of the stars

Up close and personal with the pedalboards of the stars

In this video, Opeth guitarist Fredrick Åkesson shows us his Voodoo Lab Ground Control Pro at (0:16).