Per Nilsson
Swedish guitarist
Per Nilsson's Gear
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.
0:21s in, it lists everything Per uses in the demo video.
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.
Per Nilsson frequently uses the Randall 667 6-Channel 120-Watt Programmable All Tube Guitar Amp Head, as evidenced by images available through Google.
Altra chitarra usata durante la carriera con gli Scar Symmetry
"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"
He uses here the original Ibanez Jem 77 Floral which has a par of Dimarzio PAF Pros.
For a short time he used Ibanez XPT707, seven string guitar which had a pair of Dimarzio D Activators.
He uses LTD EC-1000 Vintage Black in this video.
Per Nilsson uses the .strandberg* Singularity 7-string production model as his signature guitar, as shown in the user-uploaded image from Strandbergguitars.
Per Nilsson is seen using a Randall 4x12 Cabinet alongside a Randall 667 head in the photo sourced from Ytimg.
Chitarra usata fin dai primi album degli Scar Symmetry
Per Nilsson uses the Randall Thrasher 120W amplifier head alongside the Randall 667 during his performances with Scar Symmetry, as confirmed by Randall Amplifiers.
Per is jamming to "Noumenon And Phenomenon" on a Randall RD45H Diavlo 45W tube head in this YouTube video.
In description he writes that he uses EMG 57 humbucker for seven string guitar.
Per Nilsson is mentioned on SevenString.org as using the DiMarzio DP759 PAF 7 pickup in the bridge position of his Ibanez RG7420.
"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"
His signature model has red EMG SA and EMG 57 Bridge for seven string guitars.
He mentions the seven string Xiphos. The only model with reversed headstock was XPT707 produced only for two years.
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.
In a "Coffee with Ola" YouTube episode, Per Nilsson is seen playing the Solar A2.6, even before its official production began.
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 .
As seen being demoed in Per's Facebook video.
As seen being demoed on Per's YouTube page.
As seen being demoed on Per's YouTube page.
He mentions in 13:50 that he used SY-1 on the newest Scar Symmetry album .
Around 5th minute he mentions that he had opportunity to jam with this pedal "about couple years ago at NAMM" during its launching .
Per uses this pedal as his all-in-one solution on stage .
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.
in this instagram post per confirms he uses dunlop jazz iii tortex picks
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