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Herman Li
DragonForce
The video game shredder. Known for extreme speed, Pac-Man noises, and the 'Nintendo Metal' sound of DragonForce, he brought shred guitar to a new generation with humor and technical absurdity.
3 Eras
16 Gear Items
SIGNATURE TONE
Digital, compressed, and hyper-fast. A high-gain, processed tone designed to remain clear during 200bpm shred runs, often accented with video game-style pitch effects.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
1
Valley of the Damned Era (2003-2005)
2003-2005 6 items
The beginning of extreme power metal. Ibanez S-Series guitars into digital processors for maximum speed and clarity.
2
Inhuman Rampage Era (2006-2008)
2006-2008 5 items
Through the Fire and Flames. Introduction of the E-Gen signature guitar and whammy pedal antics.
3
Reaching Into Infinity / Twitch Era (2017-Present)
2017-Present 5 items
Modern versatility. Moving to PRS guitars and Kemper profiling for touring efficiency.