2004 Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Stratocaster, (Used)

The 2004 Fender Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Stratocaster is a scalloped‑fret, double‑cutaway solid‑body electric guitar built to the specifications of the Swedish neo‑classical guitarist. Its alder body is finished in a high‑gloss lacquer (often in classic finishes such as Olympic White with black pinstriping), paired with a bolt‑on maple neck that features a pronounced “C” profile tailored for fast, articulate playing. The fingerboard is maple with a 12″–16″ compound radius and 21 scalloped frets, allowing precise control over bends, vibrato, and sweep‑picking techniques.

The electronics configuration includes three single‑coil pickups wired in the traditional S‑S‑S layout, voiced for clear, bell‑like tones with high responsiveness to pick attack. Controls consist of a master volume, one tone control, and a five‑way blade switch that gives access to all classic Strat pickup combinations. Notably, the guitar omits a second tone control — a signature Malmsteen specification — streamlining the control layout for direct tonal shaping focused on bridge and neck pickup voices favoured in his playing style.

Hardware on this signature model includes a vintage‑style synchronized tremolo bridge designed for expressive whammy use and precise intonation adjustment, along with chrome‑finished tuning machines. The maple fingerboard’s bright response and the guitar’s overall specification make it suitable for fast, articulate runs and dynamic lead work, reflecting Yngwie Malmsteen’s influence on its design.