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The Pickup Place / Re: Yngwie Malmsteen

« on: September 26, 2016, 12:24:49 PM »

Well you're not going to sound like Wes Montgomery with an SSS guitar but Scott Henderson and Oz Noy among others play jazz/fusion on a strat so why not? Use the neck pickup and roll the tone down a bit. Should work.

For something that does the jazz thing plus YJM and SRV pretty well I'd either go Injector Bridge/Injector Neck/Injector Neck OR..... Virtual Solo / VV 54 Pro (or Area 67) / Heavy Blues 2. Or some mix between those.[/quote]

Thanks, JazzFromHell. Great recommendation. Oddly, I was able to find some YouTube videos with this exact setup. I'm blown away at the range and diversity of these pups together. The HB2 sounds almost like a hybrid between Yngwie and Satriani. Very intriguing. Great clean tones, SRV dirty blues, and neoclassical from one guitar.

And I could never sound like Wes, even with his exact setup.

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The Pickup Place / Re: Yngwie Malmsteen

« on: September 23, 2016, 11:49:25 AM »

Interesting points. Maybe I am thinking about this all wrong. The pups are only 1/3 of the sound. So, without the OD effect and Marshall, I won't truly get the sound I desire. Probably I should consider a different SSS setup. The thing I like most about Yngwie's sound is the articulation during solos; each note is punchy and distinct. I'm talking sound over technique. There is also an interesting sustain when he holds a note but that might be more effect than pickup. Also, I do love Stevie Ray Vaughn's strat tones. I also like a warm jazz clean tone. These new pups will go in a Fender strat. Is there a setup that is versatile enough to handle neoclassical (punchy notes), vintage blues, and warm jazz? I realize I may have to sacrifice somewhere. I'm looking for something that doesn't require an OD pedal and Marshall. I guess that means something with higher output than the HS3/4? Or would you still recommend that setup? Thanks!

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The Pickup Place / Yngwie Malmsteen

« on: September 22, 2016, 11:39:47 PM »

I know that Yngwie now has pickups with SD as the YJM Fury set. I've always liked Dimarzio pups over SD pups. There used to be some YJM Dimarzio pups. Are they still available but without his name? It seems that there is some mention of the HS4 and HS3 pups. I have a Strat (SSS setup) and want to replace the pups. What would be the proper setup if I get Dimarzio pups (which ones in which position)? Also, how do the YJM Fury compare with the HS4 / HS3 setup? I should mention that I like to play blues (Stevie Ray Vaughn style and sound). Would these pups also be able to do blues and some jazz tones? Thanks!