Riff Tone
Rising Force
Yngwie Malmsteen
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster Yngwie Malmsteen Signature (likely 1971-74 or early '80s model, scalloped fretboard)
AmpMarshall 1959 Super Lead (Plexi) 100W head into 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers
PickupsDiMarzio HS-3 single-coil (bridge position, noiseless, low-output)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble7.5
reverb1.5
presence7
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveDOD DOD 250 Overdrive Preamp (grey box, vintage)
compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp
Notes
Studio recording, 1984. Gear confirmed for 'Rising Force' album era. No evidence of live rig or later signature amps for this recording. Custom cabinets with Celestion G12T-75s. Overdrive pedal in front of amp for extra gain. No evidence of rack effects or digital processing.
Tone Character(10)
liquid sustaintight and percussive attackbright and articulatefast note definitionsinging sustainwoody toneaggressive pick attackcranked gainclassic Marshall biteminimal ambience on rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires expert-level alternate picking at high speed, tight palm muting, and advanced neoclassical phrasing, making it one of the most technically demanding metal riffs.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster Yngwie Malmsteen Signature (likely 1971-74 or early '80s model, scalloped fretboard)
AmpMarshall 1959 Super Lead (Plexi) 100W head into 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers
PickupsDiMarzio HS-3 single-coil (bridge position, noiseless, low-output)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble7.5
reverb1.5
presence7
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveDOD DOD 250 Overdrive Preamp (grey box, vintage)
compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp
This tone has been researched 4 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1984. Gear confirmed for 'Rising Force' album era. No evidence of live rig or later signature amps for this recording. Custom cabinets with Celestion G12T-75s. Overdrive pedal in front of amp for extra gain. No evidence of rack effects or digital processing.
Tone Character(10)
liquid sustaintight and percussive attackbright and articulatefast note definitionsinging sustainwoody toneaggressive pick attackcranked gainclassic Marshall biteminimal ambience on rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires expert-level alternate picking at high speed, tight palm muting, and advanced neoclassical phrasing, making it one of the most technically demanding metal riffs.
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