Paul Landers Research Index

Source led and citation driven Paul Landers research: early life context, guitars and gear, stage persona, DDR memories, politics, German identity, and recurring interview quotes gathered into a curated collection. Misinformation? 20 year old "because fandom said"? Not on my watch.

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Life, origins, & biography context

Baseline Paul related early life and trivia to help him make sense both in the band and in the greater context of life.

  • Early life & simple biography

    A brief overview of Paul's early life and basic biographical points. With full citations and dispelling "myths". I'll demystify all the jumbled telephone fan lore online.

Guitars, electronic gear, & sound

Covering his instrument usage, equipment, and career with expensive electronics.

  • Detailed list of guitars used on stage

    Every Music Man Axis color imaginable, tiny details per Axis model explained, that one strange Ibanez was not a fever dream, the elusive and secretive ESPs, and of course, the Gibson Les Paul. Sorted by chronological.

    Tech related Original research

  • Detailed info on his guitar equipment

    Citations on his usage of Tech 21 SansAmp PSA-1/GT2, a PL1 Fly Rig overview, a known live rack photo explained, and some Feeling B era Vermona amps and BOSS pedals are all covered. I also dug into obscure amp references for fun.

    Tech related Original research

  • 2012 Metal Hammer: Signature Gibson Les Paul

    A very informative interview covering the baseline about his Signature Gibson Les Paul that was prototype tested throughout LIFAD and finalized for sale by Made in Germany tour.

    Interview

  • 2018 Metal Hammer: Tech 21 Signature Fly Rig

    An extensive interview about his Tech 21 effects pedal. I slipped in notes to make the text slightly digestible.

    Interview

In his own words

A curated collection of Paul quotes about various topics from many interviews compiled into neat pages for easy reference.