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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. 
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Guitars
- Ibanez Custom Universe (a uv77 is pictured below)  
- Ibanez RG550 guitar (black)
- Carvin DC400 guitar (piezo pickups installed)
- Ibanez JEM 7DBK
- Ibanez 7-String guitar
Amps and Cabinets
- Mesa Boogie Roadster heads
- Mesa Boogie 4x12 Recto Slant cabinet
- Roadster 2x12 Combo
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
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