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Rising Force
Yngwie Malmsteen
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Yngwie Malmsteen Signature, scalloped fretboard, 1971 or early 70s model)
AmpMarshall JMP-50 MKII Head (plexi-style, late 1970s/early 1980s), into 4x12 Celestion G12H30 cabinets
Amp Settings
mid5.5
bass6
gain8
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tight and percussivebright and articulatehigh-gain saturationfast attackclear note separationaggressive pick attackslightly scooped midssinging sustaincrisp high enddynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The main riff requires expert-level alternate picking at high speed, precise muting, and advanced pedal-tone technique, making it one of the most technically demanding metal riffs.
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