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Opeth: Bonus – Mikael Åkerfeldt’s Gear

Opeth: Bonus – Mikael Åkerfeldt’s Gear

By Ivan Chopik
May 30th, 2008
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Very special thanks to Coty Allinson, Opeth’s guitar technician, who was kind enough to walk us through Mikael Åkerfeldt’s live guitar rig.

Mikael Akerfeldt of Opeth Rig - by Ivan Chopik

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Boss GT-8

Boss GT-8

 

Opeth's Guitars

Opeth’s Guitars

 

Laney Amplifiers

Laney Amplifiers

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