Elias "E.Vil" Viljanen is a Finnish musician, known for being the guitarist for Sonata Arctica since 2007 and also a solo artist.
Let's take a look at some of the gear and equipment that has been seen in Elias' guitar rig.
Click the gear images for more info and specs at Guitar Center and Amazon
Guitars
- ESP Custom Shop Elias Viljanen guitars
- Ibanez Custom Universe (a uv777 is pictured below)
- Ibanez RG550 guitar (black) (550xh pic below)
- Carvin DC400 guitar (piezo pickups installed)
- Ibanez JEM 7DBK (7v pic below)
- Ibanez 7-String guitar
Amps and Cabinets
- Mesa Boogie Roadster heads
- Mesa Boogie 4x12 Recto Slant cabinet
- Roadster 2x12 Combo
- ENGL amps (ENGL site says he started using them in 2010)
Past amps:
- Peavey 5150 120W amplifier head
- Marshall JCM 1960a 4x12" cabinet
Effects
These pedals were seen on his 2007/2008 pedalboard:
- Boss NS-2
- MXR Dime Distrortion
- Ibanez Tone-Lok DE7 Delay/Echo Pedal
- Boss CH-1 SUPER Chorus Pedal
Here is some more of his gear, as listed on his site:
- Behringer FCB1010 midi foot controller (for the G-Major)
- TC Electronic G-Major effects processor
- Morley Little Alligator volume pedal
- Digitech Whammy 2
- Boss Line Selector
- Boss Distortion DS-1
- Morley Bad Horsie Wah pedal
Strings, Picks and More
- Sonata Arctica is endorsed by D'Addario strings
- Yellow guitar picks
- SIT strings black Guitar Strap
