Solo Tone

Rising Force

Yngwie Malmsteen

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (scalloped fretboard, likely 1971 or early 70s, as used by Yngwie on 'Rising Force')

AmpMarshall JMP-50 MKII Head (plexi-style, non-master volume, 1970s/early 80s)

PickupsDiMarzio HS-3 single-coil (bridge), DiMarzio YJM single-coil (neck/middle)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid6

treble7.5

reverb2.5

presence7

Effects & Signal Chain

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

delayKorg Korg SDD-2000 Digital Delay

noise_gateRocktron Rocktron Hush IICX Noise Gate

Notes

Studio recording, 1984. Guitar is a Stratocaster with scalloped fretboard and DiMarzio single-coil pickups. Amp is a Marshall JMP-50 MKII, likely run very loud. Effects include DOD YJM308 (or vintage gray DOD 250) overdrive, Korg SDD-2000 digital delay, and Rocktron Hush IICX noise gate. No chorus or flanger audible. Pickup selector likely bridge or bridge+middle for solo clarity.

Tone Character(10)

singing sustainbright and articulatetight and percussivefast attackfluid legato runshigh-gain saturationviolin-like lead tonecrisp pick attackslight ambient reverbclear note separation

Difficulty

The solo is a benchmark of shred guitar, requiring expert-level speed, accuracy, and control over advanced techniques such as sweep picking, alternate picking, and rapid legato runs.

Sources

Yngwie Malmsteen guitar lesson: learn his shred style Interview: Yngwie Malmsteen on His New Album & Guitar

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