Yngwie J Malmsteen, the legend who single - handedly created the neo - classical shred genre on his modified Vintage White Stratocaster, unleashes a unique fury on the fingerboard. Our Custom Shop artisans co - designed this guitar with Malmsteen. After continuous refinement, we achieved a design he adored, with special pickups and a distinctively scalloped fingerboard. Launched in 1988, the Yngwie Malmsteen Stratocaster was among the first official Fender signature instruments. Now, we're proud to make this Custom Shop model a permanent part of the Custom Artist Collection. The custom Seymour Duncan YJM Fury single - coil pickups are optimized for their positions. They balance dynamic response and articulation, working together to form a high - performance, responsive pickup set. The two - piece select alder body has a NOS lacquer finish with a WLS undercoat. The tinted maple neck features a 'Custom C' shape, perfect for fast - fingered playing. The 9.5” - radius scalloped fingerboard, just like Malmsteen's original, gives you more control and enhances your note - bending ability. This guitar combines a vintage - inspired 'big' headstock, vintage bridge, and 'F' - stamped tuning machines. It also has player - friendly features like 21 super - jumbo frets, a brass nut, and special strap locks for extra security. It's a game - changer for any musician. Other features include a 5 - way pickup switch, vintage - style wiring, a 3 - ply Eggshell pickguard, a vintage - style synchronized tremolo bridge, and a wing string tree with a metal spacer. It comes with Yngwie Malmsteen Signature.008 -.046 light gauge electric guitar strings, a deluxe hardshell case, a strap, and a Certificate of Authenticity. Specifications: Body Shape: Stratocaster®; Body Material: 2 - Piece Select Alder; Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Fretboard Material: Round - Lam Scalloped Maple; Fretboard Radius: 9.5' (241 mm); Neck Profile: 'C' Shape; Scale Length: 25.5' (648 mm); No. of frets: 21; Fretboard Inlays: Micarta Black Dot; Pickup(s): Seymour Duncan® YJM Fury™ Strat® STK - S10B, Seymour Duncan® YJM Fury™ Strat® STK - S10N; Bridge: 6 - Saddle Vintage - Style Synchronized Tremolo; Pickguard: 3 - Ply Eggshell; Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010 -.046 Gauges); Tuning Machines: Schaller® 'F'; Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome; Accessories: Deluxe Hardshell Case, Strap, Certificate of Authenticity.
Using this guitar is a breeze. First, tune it up using the Schaller 'F' tuning machines. Plug it into an amplifier and use the 5 - way pickup switch to choose the sound you like. The custom Seymour Duncan pickups give you a wide range of tones. When playing, the scalloped fingerboard allows for better control and easier note - bending. For long - term use, keep it in the deluxe hardshell case when not in use to protect it from damage. Wipe the body and strings regularly with a soft cloth to maintain its appearance. If you need to change the strings, use the Yngwie Malmsteen Signature.008 -.046 light gauge electric guitar strings. Make sure to keep the guitar in a dry and stable environment to prevent the wood from warping. Also, check the tuning and the bridge's position from time to time to ensure optimal performance.
