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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
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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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.
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Create Free AccountGuitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Stratocaster (1980s model, scalloped fretboard)
AmpMarshall JMP-50 MKII Head into 4x12 Celestion G12H30 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
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.