Ive always loved Yngwie's sound and approach to keeping neoclassical guitar alive. Yngwie doesn't just play fast he plays intelligent melodic phrases in his compositions. Yngwie never tried to copy anyone. He set out to find his own style of playing and thats exactly what he did!
Back in the 80’s everyone had those high output Super Strats (Jackson, Charvel, Kramer, BC Rich, Hamer, etc.). Everyone thought a regular Strat was old fashioned and you couldn’t shred on it. Then Yngwie came out. I was so surprised he never even considered using any of those other guitars. I’ve seen him use the odd Gibson Flying V, never a Super Strat. Apparently every guitar maker was offering him sponsorship deals but he turned them down. Eventually Fender made his own signature guitar but he originally bought his own guitars. Usually vintage ones from the 60’s and 70’s. He preferred the “Big Head” ones from the late 60’s to early 70’s.
For a great plectrum that won’t let you down, I’ve always used the purple stubbies or the mandolin tear drop and I love them. It feels weird going back to conventional shapes now.
i covered far beyond the sun in high school with an improvised solo because the power of yngwie was too great back then, it's still on my old channel with my freshman youth taunting me so. I also use 2 and 3mm dunlop big stubbies, best pick ever made next to the 1.5mm Jazz III
@@techniqueswithtodd Me too! Been playing 08-46 since 2001. First EB strings, then his Dean Markley set when they came out and now his Fender signature set. I use them on my two Yngwie strats and on my scalloped partcaster.
The last one is the "Duck" or "Play Loud" guitar. It's a 71 strat that he bought in Sweden and it was the only guitar that he brought with him to USA in the early 80s. It's basically the guitar he wrote all the early material on.
I was never really a fan of Lars Lannerback but there's no denying he has chops for days. He actually looks quite healthy here too and still has a full head of hair.
Yngwie has incredible technical talent but reminds me of Salieri in Amadeus ... he hasn't created one single memorable or whistle-able melody ever. I actually like Yngwie in his later years and he still has amazing potential ... he just needs to walk, whistle some tunes in his head and then and only then pick up a guitar. ua-cam.com/video/QCnOx4lmnbg/v-deo.html
Ive always loved Yngwie's sound and approach to keeping neoclassical guitar alive. Yngwie doesn't just play fast he plays intelligent melodic phrases in his compositions. Yngwie never tried to copy anyone. He set out to find his own style of playing and thats exactly what he did!
Agreed! He reinvented the the steel!
Still one of the absolute greatest guitarists around, IN HIS 60S!
Well said!
All his tone comes from his hair touching the strings 😇
Shredding with hair!! :)
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I doubt Yngwie produces little baby Robins. More like fully grown Golden Eagles!
Indeed !
Back in the 80’s everyone had those high output Super Strats (Jackson, Charvel, Kramer, BC Rich, Hamer, etc.). Everyone thought a regular Strat was old fashioned and you couldn’t shred on it. Then Yngwie came out. I was so surprised he never even considered using any of those other guitars. I’ve seen him use the odd Gibson Flying V, never a Super Strat. Apparently every guitar maker was offering him sponsorship deals but he turned them down. Eventually Fender made his own signature guitar but he originally bought his own guitars. Usually vintage ones from the 60’s and 70’s. He preferred the “Big Head” ones from the late 60’s to early 70’s.
If loving Ying-wee is wrong, I don't want to be right. The man just gets cooler and more down to earth as he ages.
well said :)
Wow, came here to see yngwie talking about picks and i find Far Beyond the Sun 🤩🤩🤩 Awesome
Glad you liked it! He has some great advice in this vid.
The True Master of the Stratocaster 🎸
He truly is!!! Also, he is spot on about the picks.
Totally mate. I use the Dunlop Flow 4.20mm myself.
The man himself breaking it down for ya. It's really this simple folks. Get a heavy pick.
He’s always amazing but for some reason my favorite era will always be the Alcatrazz live stuff 84 ish
Agreed! He is an amazing player but his early work is his best imho.
His playing is a gift to the world.
Indeed :)
For a great plectrum that won’t let you down, I’ve always used the purple stubbies or the mandolin tear drop and I love them. It feels weird going back to conventional shapes now.
Gotta use what works :)
no one does it like y m effortless always the man.much love
Well said!!! "True skill is effortless"
Love this!,…I can hear every “Note!”,…nothing is hidden!,…like with a hummbucker!
He uses stacked humbuckers.Single coil sound with humbucking ability. I ve made a couple and they do sound awesome...
Yngwie the best guitar of world 🎼🎸🇸🇪🇺🇸(🇧🇷)
Yngwie is the man! :)
i covered far beyond the sun in high school with an improvised solo because the power of yngwie was too great back then, it's still on my old channel with my freshman youth taunting me so. I also use 2 and 3mm dunlop big stubbies, best pick ever made next to the 1.5mm Jazz III
Love the JAZZ III :) It's pointy and stiff!! That is the perfect recipe.
His action looks crazy high.
I was thinking the same thing :)
He likes it for his vibrato and the strings to sing out properly. And it looks higher because of the scalloped neck. 🥳
Well said!
I was thinking thinking he looked hella high, haha... But yeah, now that you mentioned it, the action as well..
High action is great with a scalloped neck.
Esse cara é fantástico.
Gracias!
Dunlop released his signature picks. I just ordered a pack 👌
I LOVE the Yngwie guitar string sets. They are custom sets starting with a .08 on the high E.
@@techniqueswithtodd Me too! Been playing 08-46 since 2001. First EB strings, then his Dean Markley set when they came out and now his Fender signature set. I use them on my two Yngwie strats and on my scalloped partcaster.
LOVE the .8 sets!!!! So expressive and great for bending and vibrato!
@@techniqueswithtodd I've tried them. Pretty good set, but felt soft for me. After many trials I've settled with EB 10-46 standard slinkys :)
Gotta go with what works :)
Why does he not use or get this tone live? Maybe I'm missing something?
😀🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Was the last guitar roasted maple or just gunky as hell? :DD
Those axes are ancient
The last one is the "Duck" or "Play Loud" guitar. It's a 71 strat that he bought in Sweden and it was the only guitar that he brought with him to USA in the early 80s. It's basically the guitar he wrote all the early material on.
I was never really a fan of Lars Lannerback but there's no denying he has chops for days. He actually looks quite healthy here too and still has a full head of hair.
He's a legend, with a full head of hair :)
Yngwie has incredible technical talent but reminds me of Salieri in Amadeus ... he hasn't created one single memorable or whistle-able melody ever. I actually like Yngwie in his later years and he still has amazing potential ... he just needs to walk, whistle some tunes in his head and then and only then pick up a guitar.
ua-cam.com/video/QCnOx4lmnbg/v-deo.html
He's a legend.
So know i realize nothing wrong with my pick size.. No more pick size experimen..i can sleep well tonight..tq
Awesome!
mine is 2.00 because I play heavier
I love heavy picks and I always sharpen them :)
Brother, that was totally EFFORTLESS.