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Yngwie Malmsteen

Neoclassical Metal1983–presentSweden

A scalloped Strat into a cranked Marshall with an overdrive in front — the sound of neoclassical shred, all mids.

Known for: Black Star, Far Beyond the Sun, Rising Force

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gear entries

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with sources

Rig rundown

Pedals

2

Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor

Pedal

Keeps the high-gain rig quiet.

NS-2 Noise Suppressor — Wikipedia

DOD Overdrive Preamp 250

Pedal

The overdrive that pushes the Marshall.

Yngwie Malmsteen — Wikipedia

Amps

1

Marshall YJM signature plexi

Amp

Cranked, with the signature head for more gain.

YJM signature plexi — Wikipedia

Guitars

1

Fender Stratocaster (scalloped)

Guitar

Scalloped fretboard and stacked single coils.

Stratocaster (scalloped) — Wikipedia

Dial-in specs

What to dial in to chase Yngwie Malmsteen's signature sounds — knob positions, pickup choice and amp EQ as documented.

Far Beyond the Sun

Overdrive into a cranked plexi with the neck pickup for the harmonic-minor runs.

Guitar
Strat, neck pickup
Guitar volume
10
Guitar tone
8
Overdrive — Level
8
Overdrive — Gain
3
Amp — Volume
9
Amp — Bass
6
Amp — Mid
8
Amp — Treble
7

Black Star

Bridge pickup, brighter and more aggressive for the opening theme.

Guitar
Strat, bridge pickup
Guitar volume
10
Guitar tone
9
Overdrive — Level
8
Amp — Volume
9
Amp — Mid
8
Amp — Treble
8