André Olbrich

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André Olbrich (born May 3, 1967 in Düsseldorf, Germany) is the lead guitarist of the German Power Metal band Blind Guardian. Together with vocalist Hansi Kürsch, André is the founder and main songwriter of the band.

Personal

André is Hansi's school friend. He is known to be a very sociable person and likes to meet his fans and chat with them after concerts. He is married.

André's favorite books are The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion by J. R. R. Tolkien. His favorite game is Baldur's Gate II. His dream is to create the orchestral rock-opera for The Lord of the Rings. His favorite bands are Judas Priest, Megadeth and Ozzy.

Professional

Olbrich is listed on "100 Greatest Metal Guitarists" from Guitar World, by the number 76.

Equipment:

ESP Original Series Horizon Custom Body: Mahogany Neck: Maple ( Corpo acoplado com o braço) Pickups: 2x EMG 81 Floyd Rose Tremolo System 24 Jumbo Frets

ESP Original Series M-II Neck Thru Body: Alder com Maple Top Neck: Maple ( Corpo acoplado com o braço) Pickups: 1x EMG 81 (bridge) 1x EMG SA (neck) Floyd Rose Tremolo System 24 Jumbo Frets

ESP Original Series Explorer Custom Body: Mahogany Neck: Maple ( Corpo acoplado com o braço) Pickups: 2x EMG 81 Floyd Rose Tremolo System 24 Jumbo Frets

Ovation Legend Strings: D'Addario .010 - .046 Picks: Jim Dunlop Nylon 1 MM Amp: Engl Straight Cabinets: 2x Marshall 1960 ( A & B

RACK Furman Powerconditioner Shure LX Wireless System Rocktron Patchmate Yamaha SPX 990 Ibanez Tubescreamer Hughes & Kettner "Red Box" Pro Morley Wah