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Kiss of Judas (2016 Remaster (Live)) Guitar Tone Settings
Stratovarius · 2010s+ · metal
live
Original Recording
Guitar
ESP Horizon Custom (Timo Tolkki's main live guitar, 1990s-2010s, likely used in 2016 live shows)
Pickups
EMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204, classic for Tolkki live in this era)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Live performance, 2016 remaster of a 1997 show. No direct source confirms exact gear for this specific live recording, but Timo Tolkki is consistently documented using ESP Horizon with EMG 81 and Marshall JCM800 for Stratovarius live solos throughout the 1990s-2010s.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
- Chorus pedal (model unknown) · chorus
ESP Horizon Custom (EMG 81 bridge) → Delay pedal → Chorus pedal → Marshall JCM800 (spring reverb on amp)
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Tone Character
- singing sustain
- fluid and expressive legato
- tight and articulate
- bright and cutting
- high-gain saturation
- clear note separation
- crisp pick attack
- controlled feedback
- metal solo voice
- fast alternate picking clarity
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms the exact gear or settings for the 2016 Remaster (Live) solo; all gear and settings are inferred from Timo Tolkki's consistent live rig in the 1990s-2010s.
- No numeric amp or pedal settings found in sources; settings estimated based on Marshall JCM800 typical metal lead tones and genre/era.
- No pedalboard photos or official rig rundown for this specific live recording; effects inferred from audio and known genre conventions.
- No explicit pickup selector info found; bridge EMG 81 is standard for Tolkki's solos.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Timo Tolkki's live Stratovarius lead tones are high-gain but articulate, with tight bass, balanced mids (not scooped), and a bright, cutting top end; presence and reverb are moderate to keep the solo clear and up-front in the mix, matching both genre and era conventions.