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Far Beyond the Sun
Yngwie Malmsteen
GuitarSoloDistortedmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (1971, scalloped fretboard, maple neck, Yngwie Malmsteen signature modded, vintage-style tremolo, brass nut)
AmpMarshall 1959 Super Lead 100-watt Plexi head (likely late 1970s/early 1980s, into 4x12 Marshall cabinets with Celestion G12T-75 speakers)
Amp Settings
mid6
bass6
gain8
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singing sustainfluid and articulatebright and cuttingtight pick attackclear note separationslightly compressedclassic Marshall Plexi saturationfocused midrangefast responseminimal fizz
Difficulty
The solo is considered one of the most technically demanding in metal guitar, requiring expert-level speed, accuracy, and advanced techniques such as sweep picking, rapid alternate picking, and fluid legato runs.
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