Per Nilsson's Gear

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Per Nilsson uses the MXR EVH Phase 90 for lead guitar parts, as noted in an Instagram post by scarguitar, which highlights his rig setup with Meshuggah.

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0:21s in, it lists everything Per uses in the demo video.

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In the Guitar Messenger Masterclass video, Per Nilsson is seen using an Ibanez RG7420, a seven-string electric guitar in a Black Pearl finish, made in Japan. This model, which features a floating bridge without a tremolo arm, closely resembles Nilsson's guitar, although his version has a removed tone knob and neck humbucker.

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Per Nilsson frequently uses the Randall 667 6-Channel 120-Watt Programmable All Tube Guitar Amp Head, as evidenced by images available through Google.

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Altra chitarra usata durante la carriera con gli Scar Symmetry

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"Here's the rig I use with Meshuggah; a couple of MXR pedals and an Axe-Fx. Both pedals are in front of the amp, and I use the Uni-Vibe for melodies and the EVH Phase 90 for leads. All operated by @kentkruun @jimdunlopusa I love you Photo by @sweeneysphotography"

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He uses here the original Ibanez Jem 77 Floral which has a par of Dimarzio PAF Pros.

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For a short time he used Ibanez XPT707, seven string guitar which had a pair of Dimarzio D Activators.

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He uses LTD EC-1000 Vintage Black in this video.

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Per Nilsson uses the .strandberg* Singularity 7-string production model as his signature guitar, as shown in the user-uploaded image from Strandbergguitars.

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Per Nilsson is seen using a Randall 4x12 Cabinet alongside a Randall 667 head in the photo sourced from Ytimg.

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Chitarra usata fin dai primi album degli Scar Symmetry

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Per Nilsson uses the Randall Thrasher 120W amplifier head alongside the Randall 667 during his performances with Scar Symmetry, as confirmed by Randall Amplifiers.

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Per is jamming to "Noumenon And Phenomenon" on a Randall RD45H Diavlo 45W tube head in this YouTube video.

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In description he writes that he uses EMG 57 humbucker for seven string guitar.

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Per Nilsson is mentioned on SevenString.org as using the DiMarzio DP759 PAF 7 pickup in the bridge position of his Ibanez RG7420.

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"Here's the rig I use with Meshuggah; a couple of MXR pedals and an Axe-Fx. Both pedals are in front of the amp, and I use the Uni-Vibe for melodies and the EVH Phase 90 for leads. All operated by @kentkruun @jimdunlopusa I love you Photo by @sweeneysphotography"

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His signature model has red EMG SA and EMG 57 Bridge for seven string guitars.

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He mentions the seven string Xiphos. The only model with reversed headstock was XPT707 produced only for two years.

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He uses the Ibanez RG920 from "Premium" series that was in sale between 2011 and 2014 . You can see it in 1:23 and 8:23 . Nothing else matches the look with this guitar (that has written "Premium" on the headstock) . The pickups were changed for something else than "Dimarzio/IBZ" pickups that were mounted in that model.

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In a "Coffee with Ola" YouTube episode, Per Nilsson is seen playing the Solar A2.6, even before its official production began.

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In around 50th minute he mentions that on the early Scar Symmetry albums he used to record guitars on the Behringer V Amp device in his home studio .

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As seen being demoed in Per's Facebook video.

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As seen being demoed on Per's YouTube page.

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As seen being demoed on Per's YouTube page.

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He mentions in 13:50 that he used SY-1 on the newest Scar Symmetry album .

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Around 5th minute he mentions that he had opportunity to jam with this pedal "about couple years ago at NAMM" during its launching .

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Per uses this pedal as his all-in-one solution on stage .

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In a video shared on Instagram Per Nilsson can be seen playing his signature model, the Strandberg Boden Singularity NX 7 7-string Electric Guitar.

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in this instagram post per confirms he uses dunlop jazz iii tortex picks

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Album Credits

  • Reanimation

    Reanimation

    Bloodshot Dawn · 2018

    Mastering Engineer Mixing Engineer Producer

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