*Running an EQ on the effects loop and with some combos, straight in, ultimately gives you the ability to replicate a lot of equipment to great accuracy from any gear.* As an engineer one of the first things I reviewed were speaker and cabinet simulating schematics and they're fundamentally just fixed RC filters with carved voltages so the response curve coming out of the circuit when hit with a 1 Khz Sine wave matches that which comes out from a speaker under the same test. From there, the speaker can be put through bandwidth sweeps, waveforms and varying input voltage to refine the circuit in accuracy, but because this is a prediction based science, it's not uncommon that the circuit in it's base form will already have a fair amount of response accuracy which is why you see these simulation circuits are very often of the same concepts in circuitry for their final forms. A broad bandwidth EQ and the right speakers are literally 75% of the journey in obtaining what you want from a rig.

He Ola i would like to know more about Solar guitars and the story behind.But also about how you desing a guitar and what your choise in hardware etc and how you choise a price fore a new guitar. And more ofcourse! Thank you you always make my day!

Those that like to mix strings, StringJoy in Nashville Tennessee does custom sets plus they have a huge selection to choose from. I have been using the Mark Morton(Lamb of God) signature set 9.5/50.

Last question was really deep. Guy's asking the real questions there. So anyway, how about doing gutiar reviews like the guy suggested but leaving out Solars? Then it wouldn't be a conflict of interests.

I put in a 10-band EQ in the FX loop of my amps and it helped roll off just enough high frequency that was hurting my ears (tinnitus, y'all), and fine tuned the mids. Sounds MUCH better.

Dime loved that pushed and tweaked up sound, the eq was part of his sauce to push the gain up!

Please come keep the FAQ uploads consistent. This is what got me into the channel (obviously gear demos as well) and I've always loved them.

Machinehead - Old. What a riff.

Awesome to see the FAQs are back, loved this series!

Loving the new content. Thank you Ola! Glad you're back is healing.

I started using 9.5 to 44 as well. Didn't know they existed until 2 weeks ago. For my Eb tuning. ny always go to. 9 to 46 for standard E. And 10 to 52 for my drop C.

Man I forgot about these too. Bring it back 🤘🏻

FAQ: How did you learn (basic-) music theory? I play bass and guitar (mainly bass) and want to be better in quickly jamming with others or when someone sends me something he recorded, that i can quicker know what to play? Yesyes, the most important is intuition, feel and all this stuff, but theory may help a lot to get started way quicker. Thank you for making FAQs again. Watching since the beginning :)

Hey Ola, brother it’s just awesome to see you doing good after ur back surgery!! I’m almost 3 months out since my back surgery and I’m doing great!! Thank God there’s no more pain shooting down my legs!! Anyway dude my wife and I are still loyal “Sunday with Ola” watchers and we’d love for you and Louise to start doing ur show together again!!! We really loved that show!! Take care of yourself and be careful how you move and no twisting!! Keep on Chuggin’ my Swedish Metal brother!!!

One issue with Fractal gear is the availability. Especially in Europe. For example, if you are a smaller artist, bork your FM3 during a tour and you are screwed if you don't have a backup. Unless you have connections or get hands on a loaner device. They pretty much have only one dealer in the whole Europe and it's online. And if you are really unlucky, they are often out of stock. Meanwhile, in many cases you could just walk into your local music store and buy a Quad Cortex or an Helix/HX Stomp (or any such device) off the shelve.

Ola deserves 10 million subs.

Hey Ola cheers from Florida! just wanted to say as a drummer I really dig your channel. I'm also a self-taught guitar player and have been since my early teenage years but never really took it as seriously as drums and kind of plateaued out a long time ago. with that being said it would be cool to see a video explaining in depth different tunings and how to achieve them as well as different string gauges and what works best in different situations.🤘

8.5 to 40 gauge from Ernie Ball is my new favorite string set for a Gibson Scale length. I find there is enough punch for downpicking but the liveliness of the strings and how they interact with the pickups is amazing.

I really enjoy the FAQs

I run the 9.5 to 44 Primo Slinkies on my standard tuned guitars, and love them. Half gauges are where it's at!

4:03 "It's a lot!" -Christopher Walken 🤣🤣🤘🏻🤘🏻

HAPPY FAQING!!!! I also like small units!

Your back is getting better. This is what you mean about getting back on track with the FAQ's. So glad to see you looking ready for the summer festivals and all the content that hopefully will be shared. Take care bro and well done.

I have a Solar a1.7 and a bunch of other brands. They all have their place but I find myself picking up a Solar the most as a workhorse that gets the job done well.

Thanks for replying to my question Ola, I think you really answered it properly... Even though Metallica is a bigger deal for me than it is to you, I think somehow we discovered it pretty much the same way, I had also heard about them through MTV and decided to delve into their discography and... they've been my favourite band ever since. They helped me a lot into liking - little by little - more and more extreme bands as time went by. I did a bit of the opposite route as well, I became more and more interested into hard rock stuff and also the classic metal songs that were successful before Metallica. They have definitely been a pivotal point in building my rock and metal knowledge fs.

Bringing back the FAQ. Love it.

Dimebag knew exactly what he was doing

The EQ in the loop is post preamp distortion, where the EQ in the amp tone knobs contributes to overdrive distortion. You can make almost any high gain amp sound almost like any other high gain amp with eq pedals in front and in the FX loop.

Most traditional amp EQ’s are subtractive and filter out frequencies across a broad range and overlapping manner across the bass, treble and middle controls. An active EQ can boost or cut particular frequencies.

Day whatever asking what happened to the Washburn Dime Slime Ola unboxed about a year ago? It never reappeared after the unboxing.

I respect your opinion regarding making comparison videos. but maybe you could do a deep dive into solar guitars, the choices you make and the reasons behind them.

thanks to come back with whis wonderful section!!! greetings from argentina

I was always told that Dimebag ran both the MXR and the Furman EQ into the FRONT of the amp and not the loop.

The neck shape and fretboard radius plays a huge part into the feel and playability selection of a guitar. I don't have freakishly long fingers so I tend to prefer the thin neck profiles with a flatter fretboard (16-20" radius). Tough part is getting your hands on some of these guitars to see what you prefer. I've had to buy to try on a few of guitars.

Ola Englund is a very good guitarist.

I liked the game play in the background in the old FAQ videos.

I used to use a Furman PQ3 in the effects loop of my Rectifier. It was very versatile. I also used it to drive the front end of my amp. It’s just great to experiment. 🤘

Holy FAQ! Ola started the FAQs again!

The Furman PQ4 was so awesome. I actually have one in storage since i use a jp2c now I don't need more EQ. Ola if you want a Pq4 i'll sell it to ya ;)

How did i just see this?! Ola, you sneaky sneaker!! Also, check out the Ernie Ball 'Light Top Heavy Bottom' strings. Thats what i used when i still had a guitar. Its slinky on the high strings and heavier gauge on the bass side - just like you like! They come in multiple gauges

Hey Ola, I think you mentioned some time ago, that other than metal, you also listened a lot to ABBA as a child (because of your parents? Idk). But I can‘t remember you talking or mentioning anything about Roxette. Didn‘t they have any influence on you? I was born 86 and I remember, hearing them around 1990 on the radio for the first time, for me as a little child, it was soooo awesome and I love their music ever since. Greetings from Germany

I like all guitars that don't suck overall. I just ordered the last Epiphone Les Paul Prophecy in Olive Tiger on a german online music shop. So happy with it. I would consider a ESP or LTD 1000 Deluxe series or Solar without Floyd. I love the tunomatic style guitars or the Quick change system of Ibanez models. Got this Iceman 420 model and changing strings never have been better. Changed the tuners with locking Sperzel tuners and the nut with a Graphtech NuBone. Oiled the fretboard. Plays like a wet dream. Pickups are not waaaw but can't complain. Thinking of switching them with the Vai DiMarzio PIA set since they kinda look like the super 80's but flashier.

Ola! Have you heard of Rick Renstrom? Power metal guitarist that shreds!

Glenn flicker's Smg channel makes great comparisons 🤘🏼😊

Awesome glad it's back

Ola will you be offering any other color options for the evertune 6 string baritone guitar ? Also, is there a place to put the particular tuning you want while ordering ?

I use a 10 band mxr in my loop, it works great

52 for drop C! I used for a long time 11-54 for C standard, but now I drop to A# a lot and I'm in the middle of a never ending quest for the right thickness. Next try will be D Addario med top/heavy bottom 11-56. I think I'm using now 13-56 Jazz medium on one guitar, and 12-60 on the other but the 60 replaced with a 59. Still I think both are too heavy.

Ey hola !! Do you have news about delta empire? we dont know anything of him. Big fan of both of you, saludos desde Mexico.🇲🇽

“Why use an eq in the loop?” Try it for 3 seconds and you’ll immediately see why.

FAQ? I was there Gandalf, I was there 3000 years ago. (or maybe 7 years?) ;-) still enjoy the early days and tutorials (reamping 101).

Hey Ola. Have you checked the Amperium Live modeller by St Rock? It's made by some random Ukrainian company but I think it really slays. IMO it's up there with the Fractal and Quad Cortex stuff. PLus it has a weird soviet look to it like it was made in Fallout or something. I think you should definitely check it out!

A new Idea came to mind in me, if you still have it then try to use the MXR Dime Distortion with max settings and boost turned on as a pre-CHUG pedal with the Chug pedal try to look for the best sound with it's built in noise gate keeping it smooth, thank me later.

As you say about the production costs, it's totally correct!

to FAQ: Ola, will the tabs for Feared, Chug, and Solo Project be available as digital products, such as PDFs and Guitar Pro files, in the future?

Bring this series back!!

I love playing Metallica riffs I feel like it’s all I play most of the time cause I keep tuning in standard E and it’s fast and aggressive

I played some solars before, and I quite like it, just not the retailer here. It actually reminds me quite a lot of my ESP too:D

Hey Ola, Enjoy your content. My question to you is. When you made the chug pedal how many did you make? Was it a set amount or is there A company ready to make more if needed or do you have thousands waiting to be sold? Have a super day!

Question for your next SWOLA: What is with the skateboards on the wall in your office? Are you a skater too? If not, I bet you were back around 1999.

The Alexi Laiho purple guitar looks great and is easy to handle

Hey Ola, I’ve been using the quad cortex at home for about a year and a half now. Would love to try out some plugins but there really is an overwhelming amount out there. Your sound on the Swola’s and chug project’s always sounds awesome. What’s your go to plugin for these? Thanks Stef

@Ola PLEASE RESPOND: Why have you not released a V-shaped European model Solar guitar? Is it the cost and/or complexity of creating them in contrast to a standard A model, or the demand based on Solar guitar sales, or some other factor(s).

One difference between Solar and ESP is the difference between producing an affordable eight-string Flying V (bought mine used in the states), and not so much, i.e. an ESP multi-thousand custom shop model.

I also use a 10 band mxr in my loot. I have a great sounding rig but just wanted a little more to my taste. I dp it with a OD in the front, EQ in the rear.

Honestly my favorite is Dean 79 and 1980 series.

What is your go-to tone? For instance when you record the SWOLA riffs are you always using the same patch or do you switch it up?

Hi Ola, are you attending Tool concert in Stockholm on the 25th?

Hey Ola, can you make a video of S by Solar as a mod platform guitar? Price-wise, the guitar is perfect for beginners but also as they develop into better players they tend to want something more from their guitars. I think it would be fun if you could make a video of that in matters. Thank you Ola!

FAQ Hey Ola! How do you keep all of your guitars clean? How often do you wipe them? Coz we all know that guitar on a stand becomes dusty quite fast

Hi bro, I have a question for you... do you still consider the KSR Ceres as the best metal pedal? I need your opinion since I'm close to getting one!

I like a balute. And with Solar, the machine heads are too close to one another and too small. So I think esp wins it for me. Also, with Solar, you cannot get replacement machine heads.

I’m really into the band Sorcerer. Are Solar guitars used in this band?

To what frequencies Ola Tune his guitars (440,432) ? i have seen Pantera riffs video where he was tuning to 425 hz to have Dimebag tone i suppose?Thanks

Hey Ola,im wondering if you think the toneX would be decent enough to use as my live rig?I would couple it with a mesa 50/50 rack power amp

Would love more FAQs!

What about the new Tonex One pedal? Would you ever use that live or is that just a studio tool? 🤔

A follow up on the Metallica… I think it’d be awesome to see you do a tone video about their Load/ReLoad tone.

I love how Dime EQ the shit out of his guitar tone, man was crazy about that

Hi Ola. As a metal head, what kind of necks setup do You suggests for metal?: Bolt On, Set Neck or Neck Thru.

Ola, you recently tested the latest generation katana 3 combo amp and I made a comment about wishing more combo amps had closed backs. I always prefer closed back cabinets as I feel like they have more punch and more low end. I would like to hear your thoughts on this and if you notice a difference. Thanks!

Ola have you tried any AI music generator like Udio? What are your thoughts about it and how do you think it will mess with the music industry and music creation?

Dumb Question: How much does string action influence guitar playability? Wondering because sweep picking feels harder than I think it should be...

Ola! Du som är på alla nya grejer så som Fluence, Evertune, plugins osv. Har du testat Barefaced Cabinets? Och isåfall… will it chug?!

Awesome🔥

Ola, can you show your Quad Cortex presets you are using when you play live? Are you using IRs straight to front of house or real cabinets?

Say, I want a Solar Marcus Siepen signature without the dot inlays, would that be possible? Is a custom possible for Solars?

YAY, FAQ!!! So fucking glad!

Hey Ola, what are your thoughts on the tc electronic Dual Wreck ?

Ola have you tried the Horizon devices Progressive tension strings? They have a 10 - 58 set for drop C. They're supposed to feel great because every strings is the same tension or something.

Ola! I have a weird mindset when it comes to amps and stuff like the Quad Cortex, i`m afraid to try it, because i found the exact tone i have been looking in a god damn Yamaha THR, i`ve owned a bunch of amps, like a DSL2000, a Randall Diavlo, EVH 5150, a JVM410 and so on, but being a bedroom player (mostly, except for 1 gig every few years) I just cant get a good tone out of them, even when i crank them and annoy my neighbours there`s always this sort of very treble-heavy character that i just cant get rid of, thoughts?

That last question .. LOL

Hi Ola! are you from England ? No ? Why Ola Englund then ? :)

Hey, Ola. Can I send you guitar picks I make out of wood? I’m curious about what you think about them.

What about “Please Respong!” ??

Hey Ola...are you a fan of Kramer, Charvel, or Fernandes guitars?

More FAQs please!

How are you feeling since the surgery?

When was the last time you used a proper amp head to play a live show and which one was it?

Have you ever thought of doing a Solar model with a Paizo pickup?