Paul Landers

In an interview about his new Fly Rig, Paul says “The main [Feuer] sound is based on the SansAmp GT2, which I’ve used for a long time. I have this specific setting that I dial in and we wanted to build the same sound inside the PL1 so that I could use it for my main tone.''

“The lovely people that work there asked me if I was interested in my own custom-made Fly Rig because I’d been using Tech 21 products for a long time. I think they are a brilliant company and it must have taken us a couple of years and about six or seven different models to come up with the final version, which is completely different to any of the other Fly Rigs.” “[I]t must have taken us a couple of years and about six or seven different models to come up with the final version, which is completely different to any of the other Fly Rigs.” “There is a different engine inside it; in fact, there are two independent engines in there: one for the Feuer [dirty] sound and the other for the Wasser [clean] sound." “The main [Feuer] sound is based on the SansAmp GT2, which I’ve used for a long time. I have this specific setting that I dial in and we wanted to build the same sound inside the PL1 so that I could use it for my main tone." “The other channel [Wasser] is based on my Roland Jazz Chorus, which is what I use for my clean sound on the records, but this version has this extra bite switch which gives the clean sound that feeling of breaking up, too, especially when really start digging in. There’s also a compression switch, because I love the tone from compressed clean amps.” “Obviously in Rammstein there are two guitarists - the other guy [Richard Kruspe] was always the amp guy and I’ve always been the no-amp guy! I have never really bothered with them… whether it’s because they don’t like me or the other way round, haha! “Sonically, we as a band have always preferred that mix of amps, with one a bit more ‘live’ and the other a bit more direct. That is the recipe for the Rammstein guitar sound. “For years, I had the PSA1 and then over the last few years I’ve been using the SansAmp GT2. So with the PL1 we tried to rebuild my main sound from the GT2 with the Roland included, so I can use it for everything straight out of the box. There’s a built-in tuner and an XLR out, so I can go straight into the console for usage live in any stadium and arena we play! “The hardest thing for me is to find a good main sound: it needs to be a lovely SansAmp kind of tone. Personally, I love it, but it’s a matter of taste because what I’m looking for is actually quite different to other guitar tones. It’s not trying to emulate anyone else; it’s much more unique.”

He is using this guitar on every show since around 2009.In this video Paul talks about his signature Gibson Les Paul Model.

Chitarra usata nel 1994 per il Mutter tour

Paul Landers played a Music Man Ernie Ball Eddie Van Halen model guitar during Rammstein's 2001 performance in Sydney, as seen in the YouTube video by Killi5.

At 4:05 in this video Paul is clearly seen using the Green Bullet microphone.

Chitarra usata durante il Reise,Reise Tour

I don't have an original picture of that strings set. But I scrolled down at the bottom from Amazon, it says: "Paul Landers plays the Powerwound .010-.052 custom both in the studio and on tour with Rammstein."

In this video for Native Instruments, Paul says his favorite model to use in Guitar Rig is the Ultrasonic. He liked it so much, he said it convinced him to get the "real one", which is the Bogner Uberschall.

He can also be seen using a backline of Bogner Uberschalls and stacks of matching 4x12 cabinets in the music video for "Pussy".

Paul Landers uses the Engl Powerball 645 MK1 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head both in the studio and during live performances, as detailed on Rammstein World.

At around 25:10 in the video, you can see a clear shot of Paul's rack. In it, you can see Paul's Sansamp.

He uses Roland Jazz Chorus for clean parts. It is mentioned in the article about signature Fly rig of Paul Landers.

Paul Landers of Rammstein contributes to the band's signature sound using a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (Multi-watt), as evidenced in a user-uploaded photo.

Acoustic guitar usata in studio e in live

Paul Landers utilizes the Fractal Axe-Fx II Guitar Effects Processor, paired with a Rocktron Velocity 300 power amp, as detailed on Rammstein World.

Paul Landers uses the Purple 100-watt Soldano Avenger Head as part of his guitar amplifier setup, as detailed on Rammstein World.

Chitarra usata durante il video Mein Land

In a video interview with guitar Magazin, Paul Landers is seen playing a Gibson Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar alongside his signature Tech 21 PL1 Fly Rig.

Paul Landers uses the EMG 60 Active Ceramic Humbucker in the neck position of his signature Gibson Les Paul, as detailed on Guitar Center's product page.

"Paul Landers uses Gibson Brite Wires Electric Guitar Strings on his Les Paul Studio Ebony, as shown in a user-uploaded photo."

If you guys pause at 1:54, you can see the red neon set that he use on his Les Paul guitar

Una delle varie casse che usa sia in live che in studio

At around 25:10, you can see a clear shot of Paul's rack. In it, you can see Paul's Strategy 500 power amp.

Usata durante le riprese del video Mann gegen Mann

Paul Landers used the Shure SM58 microphone during the Reise, Reise Tour, as noted on Rammstein World.

Microfono usato durante il Mutter Tour

Paul Landers used the ESP Eclipse-I CTM Black Satin guitar during the Reise, Reise tour, as documented by Rammstein World.

Paul Landers uses the Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty, primarily in the studio, as detailed on Rammstein World.

Chitarra usata durante il Reise,Reise Tour

Paul Landers uses the Rocktron Velocity 300 [1U] power amplifier, as detailed on the Rammstein World equipment page.