Fender Yngwie Malmsteen RW VW

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Fender Yngwie Malmsteen RW VW

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Yngwie Malmsteen RW VW

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Product Info

Article Number: 157063
Brand: Fender
Model: Yngwie Malmsteen RW VW
Price: $2,803.90

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This Yngwie Malmsteen signature is a serious shred machine built for players who want that classic, high-octane sound. The scalloped fretboard and vintage tremolo make it a joy to play, and the YJM pickups deliver the searing tones Yngwie is known for. It's a premium-priced instrument, but a worthwhile investment for dedicated neoclassical metal players.

Product Description

  • Fender Yngwie Malmsteen RW VW Upgrade
  • Electric Guitar
  • Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Model
  • Body: Alder
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Scalloped rosewood
  • Neck: Nitrocellulose lacquer finish
  • Neck profile: Modern C
  • Frets: 21 Dunlop Super Jumbo
  • Nut: Brass
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Pickups: 3 Seymour Duncan YJM single coils
  • Tremolo: Synchronised American vintage
  • Machine heads: Fender/Schaller Vintage "F"-style
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Pickguard: 3-Ply white/black/white
  • Aged pickup cover and plastic parts
  • Colour: Vintage White
  • Includes a vintage tweed case
PROS
  • • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain
  • • Seymour Duncan YJM pickups deliver searing highs and tight lows, classic Malmsteen sound
  • • Scalloped rosewood fretboard enhances playability and facilitates fast, expressive bends
  • • Vintage-style tremolo allows for subtle vibrato and dramatic dives
CONS
  • • The Modern C neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker, vintage feel
  • • The 21 fret scale length limits extended range playing compared to longer scale guitars
  • • The vintage-style hardware can be less stable than modern locking tuners

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Scalloped Rosewood
Pickups Seymour Duncan YJM Single Coils
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 21 Dunlop Super Jumbo
Bridge Synchronised American Vintage Tremolo
Weight 8.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a Modern C, noticeably thinner and more consistently shaped than many vintage Fender necks, offering faster playing but a different feel.
While visually authentic, they aren't as precise as locking tuners, so occasional adjustments might be needed, especially with heavy tremolo use.
They're hotter and more aggressive, with a brighter, more articulate sound than traditional Fender single coils, geared towards a more contemporary metal tone.

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