Solo Tone

Queen In Love

Yngwie Malmsteen

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Stratocaster

AmpMarshall JMP-50 MKII Head (50-watt, vintage, non-master volume) into Celestion G12 H30 4x12 cab

PickupsDiMarzio YJM Single Coil (stacked humbucker, low output, noiseless)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid7

treble7.5

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveDOD DOD 250 Overdrive Preamp (or YJM308 Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Overdrive)

delayKorg Korg SDD-2000 Digital Delay

flangerVox Vox Flanger

noise_gateRocktron Rocktron Hush IICX Noise Gate

Notes

Studio recording, 1988. All tone controls on guitar disconnected. Used neck pickup for solo. DOD 250 Overdrive Preamp or YJM308 as boost. Delay and flanger pedals confirmed in rig for this era. No amp reverb or built-in effects.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustaincrystal clear lead tonetight and articulatevocal neck pickup soundorganic amp responsehigh-gain saturationpunchy basssmooth legatofast attackdynamic pick response

Difficulty

The solo in 'Queen In Love' is a showcase of advanced shred techniques, requiring expert-level speed, accuracy, and control over complex neoclassical phrases.

Sources

Interview: Yngwie Malmsteen on His New Album & Guitar Yngwie J. Malmsteen: Speed King - Guitar World Yngwie Malmsteen | Wiki @ Ultimate-Guitar.com

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