In regards to string height, low action is exactly the opposite of what Yngwie does. He has tried to get his action as high as possible because you get better sustain. (similar to a violins action which is quite high). He says his action at the 12th fret, the E string is about 4 mm above the fret. and from the wood is about 7mm. That is high’!
To add to the discussion, he is tuned to e flat. All strings are down a semi tone.
Yngwie plays scalloped necks because you get a much better control of vibrato and string bending. Not necessarily to play faster. However I think I play faster with a scalloped neck. You need to use a lighter touch otherwise you will bend the string out of tune. Just takes getting used to.
Oh, I see! That’s very interesting, thanks for sharing. I have a heavy touch as well, so I might try out a scallop-fretted guitar next time I get the chance. ^_^
Actually scallops help me a lot. I have a very heavy touch, so I usually end up touching the fretboard which slows my playing down. Keep the action low but scallop the frets and ta-daaaaaaa!
Actually, scallops make vibrato and bending easier, but playing fast harder for most players.
I find it interesting that you think playing fast is easier with scallops. Intriguing… xP
thx utube…listening to him half of my life and still see new material here.amazing thing is that he is absolutely not! out of breath after these amazing solo´s!!!awesom!!!
the scallops have nothing to do with the actual tone of the guitar, but it does make fast playing and bends LOT easier, while make chords and shit a lot harder (because of squeezing them out of tune is a likelihood). personally, i prefer to have the top 4 or 6th frets scalloped
I didn’t know the singer from Heart actually played guitar at all.
This is great. I thought she was American though. Don’t know why she’d put on a silly accent like this. Unless she’s in disguise of course. That would make sense. She doesn’t sing at all though -or play Barracuda.
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
if anyone learned from this you are a god with myth busters high speed cameras lol
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
@Hybridhor o yes but he is tuned in e flat and he uses .08 strings, so the high action isnt complicated like a E tune and .10 strings…
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
In regards to string height, low action is exactly the opposite of what Yngwie does. He has tried to get his action as high as possible because you get better sustain. (similar to a violins action which is quite high). He says his action at the 12th fret, the E string is about 4 mm above the fret. and from the wood is about 7mm. That is high’!
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
To add to the discussion, he is tuned to e flat. All strings are down a semi tone.
Yngwie plays scalloped necks because you get a much better control of vibrato and string bending. Not necessarily to play faster. However I think I play faster with a scalloped neck. You need to use a lighter touch otherwise you will bend the string out of tune. Just takes getting used to.
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
Gotta love these malsteen parodies ! Doesn’t he get pissed off at them making out he’s such an egotistical twat tho ?
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
honestly i think i play faster on scalloped necks
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
what a great lesson !
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
man
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
Lol you’re welcome. Keep in mind that chords are going to be a little harder to do though, since it will be really easy to squeeze them out of tune.
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
Oh, I see! That’s very interesting, thanks for sharing.
I have a heavy touch as well, so I might try out a scallop-fretted guitar next time I get the chance. ^_^
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
Actually scallops help me a lot. I have a very heavy touch, so I usually end up touching the fretboard which slows my playing down. Keep the action low but scallop the frets and ta-daaaaaaa!
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
Actually, scallops make vibrato and bending easier, but playing fast harder for most players.
I find it interesting that you think playing fast is easier with scallops. Intriguing… xP
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
le blüüusde çekiim : ))) this is best!!
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
he tuned e flat only high e string or all strings ?
i thought he play usually with half tone lower ?
hmm great playing i love his music such an ispiration !
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
At 2:25 That is a riff from Nicolo paganini’s caprice # 5
I recomend Learning that if u want to play some awesome shit.
Its also featured in the famous Crossroads duel
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
Actually he does. Most of the parodies have been removed by Malmsteen Management. I can only find a couple now.
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
:Q___________
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
thx utube…listening to him half of my life and still see new material here.amazing thing is that he is absolutely not! out of breath after these amazing solo´s!!!awesom!!!
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
Yeah I know lol… Good choice, that’s what Steve Vai does…
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
the scallops have nothing to do with the actual tone of the guitar, but it does make fast playing and bends LOT easier, while make chords and shit a lot harder (because of squeezing them out of tune is a likelihood). personally, i prefer to have the top 4 or 6th frets scalloped
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
No it is demonstrations, this is not a lesson video
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
1:39 jajaja
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
you’re right, his sound is like no other……
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
I didn’t know the singer from Heart actually played guitar at all.
This is great. I thought she was American though. Don’t know why she’d put on a silly accent like this. Unless she’s in disguise of course. That would make sense. She doesn’t sing at all though -or play Barracuda.
March 7th, 2010 at 6:09 am
hey there man i think the scalloped arms help to do bends. i’m not sure but i heard this