Career
Olbrich was ranked #76 out of 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time by Guitar World. He is known to be sociable with fans, often chatting with them after concerts. Olbrich"s style is influenced by his favourite bands, which include Queen, Judas Priest, Metallica and Black Sabbath.
Additionally Olbrich relies heavily on staccato technique.
He is listed on Guitar World"s list of the "100 Greatest Metal Guitarists" at #76. He is also ranked #64 in Joel McIver"s The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists.
André"s guitar work often reflect"s vocalist Hansi Kursch"s singing. Equipment
André"s gear
Education Support Professionals Guitars Original Series Horizon Custom
Body: Alder
Neck: Maple (Neck-thru)
Pickups: 2x Electromyography 81
Floyd Rose Tremolo System
24 Jumbo Frets
Original Jackson-style pointed headstock
Education Support Professionals Guitars Original Series M-II Neck Thru
Body: Alder with Maple Top
Neck: Maple (Neck-thru)
Pickups: 1x Electromyography 81 (bridge) 1x Electromyography Société Anonyme (neck)
Floyd Rose Tremolo System
24 Jumbo Frets
Education Support Professionals Guitars Original Series Explorer Custom
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Maple (Neck-thru)
Pickups: 2x Electromyography 81
Floyd Rose Tremolo System
24 Jumbo Frets
Ovation Guitar Legend
Strings: Doctorate"Addario.010 -.046
Picks: Jim Dunlop Nylon 1 Military Medal
Amp: English Straight
Cabinets: 2x Marshall 1960 ( A & B )
Amplification
He is believed to use Marshall amps for his distortion/lead riffs:
Marshall JCM 900 Dual Reverb
Marshall TSL 60 (Triple Super Lead)
Marshall cabinets 4x12 (with Celestion V30 speakers)
Rack
ENGL savage
Furman Powerconditioner
Shure LX Wireless System
Rocktron Patchmate
Yamaha SPX 990
Ibanez Tubescreamer
Hughes & Kettner "Red Box" Pro
Morley Power Wah
Dunlop crybaby 535q (used during A Twist In The Myth tour)
Boss AC2 Acoustic Simulator.