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What guitar does DragonForce play?

In Premier Guitar's 2012 Rig Rundown, Herman Li was seen with his signature Ibanez E-Gen with DiMarzio pickups and Sam Totman with his signature Ibanez STM-2. Both were seen with Rocktron Prophesy II preamps into Mesa/Boogie 2:Fifty power amps, plus Herman's Boss and DigiTech pedals.

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What guitar does Herman Li play?

Premier Guitar's 2012 Rig Rundown showed a purple Ibanez E-Gen, the first version of his signature model, with DiMarzio Herman Li custom pickups, plus an Ibanez 7-string for "Fallen World."

What guitar does Sam Totman play?

His primary guitar in Premier Guitar's 2012 Rig Rundown was his neck-through signature Ibanez STM-2 with DiMarzio Evolution pickups, plus an Ibanez RG 7-string for "Fallen World."

What amp does DragonForce use?

In 2012 both guitarists were seen with Rocktron Prophesy II preamps into Mesa/Boogie 2:Fifty stereo power amps. In 2006 Herman Li said he used Laney amps with Rocktron effects.

What pedals does Herman Li use?

Premier Guitar listed a Source Audio wah with Hot Hand, DigiTech Harmony Man and Whammy, and Boss CH-1, OC-3, ST-3 and AC-3 pedals, looped into the Prophesy with a Rocktron Loop Mate.

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DragonForce are the London power metal band built around guitarists Herman Li and Sam Totman. This guide covers both players' signature Ibanez guitars and their Rocktron and Mesa/Boogie racks, member by member.

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