Yngwie Malmsteen
Solo / Alcatrazz / Steeler
The maestro who unleashed the fury. Single-handedly inventing neoclassical metal, he combined the harmonic minor scales of Paganini with the volume of Hendrix, creating a new vocabulary of speed and precision on his scalloped Strats.
SIGNATURE TONE
Violin-like, precise, and fluid. A single-coil neck pickup tone with massive sustain, achieved by pushing vintage Marshalls with an overdrive pedal and using a scalloped fretboard for vibrato control.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
Rising Force Era (1984-1988)
The arrival of a new guitar god. Scalloped fretboards and harmonic minor runs that changed guitar forever.
Odyssey Era (1988-1990)
Radio-friendly metal with Joe Lynn Turner. The guitar tone remains pure Yngwie.
Modern Era (2010-Present)
Unleash the Fury. Signature amps and pickups refined for even more speed and clarity.