Riff Tone

Black Star

Yngwie Malmsteen

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Stratocaster (1980s model, scalloped fretboard)

AmpMarshall JMP-50 MKII Head into 4x12 Celestion G12H30 cabinet

PickupsDiMarzio YJM Single Coil Pickups

Amp Settings

gain7

bass5.5

mid7

treble7.5

reverb2.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveDOD DOD YJM308 Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Overdrive Pedal

compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp

Notes

Studio recording, 1984. Gear confirmed for 'Rising Force' album era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivebright and articulatesinging sustaincrisp note separationaggressive pick attackfluid legato runsslight compression for sustainclassic neoclassical metal voicingtouch-sensitive dynamicsfast alternate picking clarity

Difficulty

The riff section requires advanced picking speed, tight palm muting, and precise articulation, as well as control over dynamics and phrasing typical of neoclassical metal.

Sources

Interview: Yngwie Malmsteen on His New Album & Guitar Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Overdrive Pedal - Equipboard How the MXR Dyna Comp became the go-to compressor pedal for ...

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