Roope Latvala is a Finnish guitarist who plays with the bands Children of Bodom and Sinergy. He was one of the founding members of Stone, which was a mega band in the Finnish heavy metal scene.
Let's take a look at some of the gear and equipment that has been seen in Roope's guitar rig.
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Guitars
- ESP Custom Roope Latvala signature model guitars (EMG HZ H2 pickup)
- 1987 Jackson RR Custom (Black with Yellow Pinstripe)
- 1987 Jackson RR Custom (White)
- 1990 Jackson RR Custom (Black) (RR1 pic below)
- ESP Strat shaped guitar
- Charvel 1 guitar
- USA B.C. Rich Warlock
- Yamaha Classical Guitar
Amps and Cabinets
- ENGL Amplifiers (listed on ENGL site)
- VHT Two/Ninety/Two Stereo Power Amp (note, VHT company is now called Fryette)
- ENGL 4x12 Straight cabs with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers
- Has also used Marshall JCM900 cabs
Effects and More
- Alesis Quadraverb Multi-FX processor
- RSP Technologies 2400 Multiband Enhancer
- Lee Jackson GP-1000 Tube Preamp
- Shure UHF Marcad Diversity Wireless
- Samson Powerbrite Pro 9
Strings and Picks
- DR Tite-Fit strings gauges 12, 15, 20p, 32, 42, 52
- Dunlop brass picks
