Yngwie Malmsteen shredding a 1959 Gibson Les Paul

[@rohrichoak9740]

Guitar back to its rack, talking to its neighboring guitars: "you just won't believe who played me moments ago!"

[@trystensmith819]

Dude how is his picking hand movement so subtle 😮

[@matthewsolina4920]

This is proof that the player is the most important part of the sound. Because that sounds like Malmsteen.

[@deathoftheendless001]

Do you think he will have that tone if he started with a $5 guitar? Decent guitar does help in shaping the technique and the tone in a guitar players' hands.

[@AfonsoGuitar]

Fender weighs less than Les Paul

[@davemieze9021]

The king of neoclassical shred. End of story

[@worldssickestmedia2713]

Yngwie has perfect right hand technique. It's absolutely flawless.

[@KiraPlaysGuitar]

We talk about the violin influences, but Yngwie's tone can be so flute-like a lot of the time, really beautiful stuff...

[@Trahzy]

flawlessly goes from harmonic minor to pentatonic at a thousand miles an hour, on a guitar he barely played. Incredible. The Jimi of the 80s.

[@seti111]

Ummm, did anyone else, after putting this on loop and listening to it a hundred times, get kinda the same feeling when we first heard Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, and even Yngwie the first time? By that that I mean, you're hearing for the first time something that's going to change everything. Something totally new and awesome. I'm 55, played in popular bands, been following rock & roll forever, and this is a totally new sound. What we just heard has never been heard coming from a Les Paul before and it's straight up awesome. Yngwie, you could save rock & roll with this.

[@lesliethompson4039]

Omg, exactly 💯... extremely well said, holy smokes .... stay safe and God Bless you .... :)

[@biancababy3678]

Yes.

[@65Superhawk]

He looks healthier than in years!

[@abutterflyloves]

You take me back to my teen years every time this grandma hears you play. Trilogy was my first of many albums I owned. Thank you sir!

[@SonnyGTA]

Unfortunately I didn’t listen to him until later in life. But once I did I bought everything! I met him too. Super nice.

[@JohnMegaton2062]

This guitar was never the same again.

[@firestorm996]

After Yngwie finished, the guitar had to go for a cigarette and a lie down.

[@chrismorgan7494]

I wish he'd play a Les Paul more often. He sounds so damn good with it.

[@vrabek222]

Whether it is a Les Paul or Strat, it still sounds like Yngwie.

[@mr.smartmovesforlife2408]

I’ve literally sat here and listened to this short 10 times straight, AND I DON’T WANT TO STOP😳😧

[@LedGuitar1218]

Me: ”You’re amazing dude” Yngwie: ”I like to play”

[@stevensass3933]

Yes, we need an Yngwie Les Paul. That was cool!

[@hamidahmed8076]

He can play on a tennis 🎾 racket and will still sound like Yngwie Malmsteen

[@TheSpringOf74]

33 years later after hearing YJM for the first time his sound / technique and musicality still blows my mind. He also got me hooked on Baroque music, and very much appreciate the Concerto Suite for Electric Guitar and Orchestra in E Flat Minor Op: 1. I always knew that one day Yngwie would write and perform a magnificent Concerto work after hearing the Trilogy Suite Op:5 instrumental at 14yrs old. That is probably my favourite album of all time and holds great memories. "Thank you YJM".

[@rons-topic1067]

He changed the tone and personality of that guitar completely

[@vincehammond4081]

The Maestro playing a Les Paul, sounds great. Can't wait to see him play live again, he always puts on a great show.

[@beachcomber4141]

No one plays like this man, though many have tried. He goes from insane classical lines to screaming blues. Love or hate him, he is one of a kind and had a big impact on guitar culture, one of the biggest since the 80's.

[@bluesslider76]

That right hand of the definition of efficiency. Awesome

[@Townsendcat2]

I’ve been saying this since 1984 the best person to ever put their hands on a guitar is this man right here!!!!💯🛠✊🍀☮️

[@frankdominguez34]

This guy is a guitar God.

[@dannyt2885]

Thank you for all the videos you have been releasing Yngwie it been a pleasure to see and hear them.

[@HiredGoonage]

It's amazing that he can do this at his age and as well being a strat player. It's not easy to go back and forth with the different string lengths to this degree.

[@iainholmes2735]

Yngwie is looking great. The guitar is beautiful and valuable. The guitarist is priceless.

[@mightymite57]

This proves once again that is not the size of the wand, it's the magic of the magician !!! 💯🤟🎸

[@MichaelAE]

That sounds absolutely incredible. Yngwie at his best!

[@donalking5460]

Incredible guitar and player. Thts a match made in heaven.

[@Ollivier10x56]

He is awesome! A truly inovator, God bless Yngwie

[@violaoacrobata4990]

Happy to see Malmsteen playing at top level again, the creator and best neoclassical player of all time.

[@justinelliott7136]

That's because he is the founder of the neoclassical genre. Yes there were players who had a few little classical inspired riffs going on but not on the scale Yngwie was doing, the swept arps, the picked runs, everything. Every other neoclassical player was inspired and influenced by this man. Eddie was a game changer, Yngwie came along and changed it again. No one like him or ever will be, just like Eddie :)

[@vinceviselli3805]

First time I saw Malmsteen in 1987 in MOntreal and saw him at least 10 times after that, this man is not human. He is definitely the King

[@stevefoster2564]

What a special treat thank you

[@sasavid]

man..I love your way of "treating" the guitar, the sound..another proof that the tone in your hands, whatever guitar you play you sound "like you" .thank you for this video and "dusts" for a long time around the world. greetings from Serbia

[@ryofujita6341]

so amazing....I love you Yngwie, you are my guiding light

[@marctoleds6259]

Very impressive picking and legato technic, also his vibrato is onexof the best ever.

[@1LilDave]

Such awesome feel ... we know he has the speed and technique ... but the colour and the feel. So awesome. I've shaken his hand. Yes, that's a brag / flex.

[@rossanoponti8139]

Yngwie.....what you prefer Fender strato or Gibson les Paul ? ...nevermind...you are the best ever ..with all Guitars !!! ❤

[@manuelone79]

The tone of this Les Paul, is so smooth... like an old whisky. Very interesting to hear Malmsteen plaing this beautiful Guitar.

[@poppycock6572]

Yngwie always been my favorite. His concert with the Japanese orchestra was simply outstanding. Such a talent. Second to none IMHO.

[@jimmyc5498]

They can pick on him all they want. Still a monster talent, player. 40 plus yrs with dimmed 100/ 50 watters on stage, no one like him.

[@chrisbarclay]

So good 😊

[@Lou_Mavs]

Proof it’s not the guitar - it’s the guitarist. 🤘🎸❤️

[@gaboon74]

His picking hand is incredible!! Fascinating to watch the vast differences in playing styles/techniques from player to player..

[@youngzombie6342]

Love Fender, love your Signature Fender, and my dream will come true once i can get my hands on one YJM Signature Fender Custom Shop. Saving every cent i can. Now you can hear why Yngwie use Single Coil Pickups instead, but even so, he can Shred any guitar till the very limit, unbelivable.

[@Eelgram]

What's next? Yngwie test-drives a Lamborghini?! :-)

[@felipemerega]

YEEEESSS TRY A LAMBORGHINI YNGWIE!!! hahahahahaha

[@wildbird5150]

That's a good one.

[@machine-madedog5059]

You should play Les Pauls more often, there’s a subtle yet very different layer harmonic content happening there.

[@freaknbigpanda]

I highly, highly agree. I’ve always wanted to hear him rip a les Paul and if I can be quite honest, I would much prefer that sound over strats. He has that touch that can just really make a les Paul scream or sing.

[@hkguitar1984]

Its almost as if the humbuckers can't react quick enough for his playing style. In that I mean the extra harmonics the humbuckers and set-neck bring to the table seem to reduce the note definition Yngwie's playing style requires/demands. He sounds great either way, just saying there is no point with all that speed if it isn't well defined note to note. Still a super treat to see him play a '59 Les Paul.

[@seangeist9495]

Well stated.

[@colinburroughs9871]

@@hkguitar1984 that's why almost every other guy with this level of control and speed plays an instrument with humbuckers.....

[@ak47dragunov]

Yes, not as transparent as the Strat.

[@emiliogarcia3792]

sounds great,Awesome job. I've never heard any Lespaul. sound so. Great 👍 👌 👍

[@MrMann-gt1eh]

I love that being an instrumentalist musician isn’t something you can bullshit. This guy is the REAL deal.

[@emanuelemazzoni782]

Heavenly touch. Amazing player

[@zedddddful]

Really great to see yngwie looking healthy and playing well keep it up maestro 👏

[@carlmorgese8655]

Amazing as allways never saw you play anything other than your favorite fenders but its cool I play fender and Gibson it makes you sound different come up different sides of your playing I play very differently on a les pual then a fender Stat but when it time to shred I do on a fender you are the strongest playeri ever seen you stood the test of time godbless brother thank you for all the years of inspiration

[@laopin1]

The new sound in Yngwie's palette for me, I like it.

[@stevenaustin4591]

Credit where Credit's due, Malmsteen still has it even after all these years.

[@Acheron666]

Probably because your skill on guitar increases the longer you play and he’s been playing for a long time.......What did you expect? Do you think you get to his age and just forget how to play?

[@kentlarsrogertrike3129]

Du är grym på ElGitarr fortfarande Yngwie fin Gibson Les Paul också! Jag är en bra men okänd Heavy Rock Singer! Rock On! 🙂🐣👍

[@danielandres8531]

Nice, Yngwie. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@alexaalexa6524]

Super Mr Malmsteen😃 Playing...a 😄little bit of ZZ Top ! Very nice.He is one of the best from the best👑

[@lp1888]

OMG The 👑 with Les Paul 🤘

[@OrKestrAlan]

Super nice, excellent, always you are awesome, thanks for all this years. 👌🎶👏👏👏

[@TheJacksonTERRY]

I think the coolest part about this is how you can still definitely tell it is Yngwie playing even if you close your eyes- gear helps, but the best part of the sound comes from the player

[@raulmartoni576]

Now, that guitar is way more expensive than it was!!! Simply the best, period!!

[@dewdude2112]

Love that smile at the end. He was like ..."yeah dayum right mate?"

[@Themummy167]

best sound and best player

[@VultureBoyy]

I remember the First time I heard Yngwie was waaaaaaay back in like 2000 or 2001 when i was 5 or 6, my uncle made me a cid mix of over 1000 songs of all sorts of music and i found a couple of Yngwie's songs on there and was like holy crap! this guy is good! and ever since then I been a fan lmao

[@r.p.7283]

I heard hin in 1985 😆 blow's my mind...

[@Marta1Buck]

Shredder that actually pleases my ears

[@emanl84]

Yngwie in great shape!

[@danielgrajeda5837]

Been a fan of shred God Malmsteen since my teenage years and It looks so strange to see Yngwie with anything other than a strat, I love it!!! what's next I am a viking on a B.C. Rich warlock ? Or disciples of hell on a Gibson explorer?

[@martinmorales3195]

0:33 I heard that pick attack like it was played here in my living room.

[@sihartobing9570]

Well Done Bro, You Best Guitarist 🌠👍 .... Cheerio.🌠👍👍👍🌠🌠🌟🌠🌠.

[@hardrocker1911]

You should use a LP in future often, you sound wonderful. I mean you are in your best age right now much more to come before you get old

[@JA-oo9qp]

What great note selection...

[@SalvoVecchioGuitar]

Amazing as always Maestro, that tone.... man....

[@RocknRollStrutnStroll]

Your time and dedication to tjose beautiful sounds has surely paid off Brother! Thanks for the great music. Keep em coming.

[@MetaphysicalMusician]

Proof it's not the guitar...it still sounds like Yngwie

[@MichaelCrain-xv1dq]

Absolutely 💯

[@soja9305]

The Swedish guitar king 🤘🏼🇸🇪

[@AB7F9]

Saw him in Auckland NZ. Loved it. still love it

[@claudevieaul1465]

Unmistakable - the fat sound of that LP shines through (as it better should with a '59 pricetag... 🤣) but Yngwie will always sound like Yngwie. Keep going strong Maestro 🙏

[@steveblackbird]

You're looking very healthy Yngwie, good work mate!! Now we need you to play a Jackson Randy Rhodes pro and world peace will be achieved... Ohh Hope you had permission from Fender hahahah As always... lovely to listen to!

[@PeraltaTTI]

It is amusing to watch how little his right hand moves. That's some economy picking right there.

[@BobC59]

Great show in Charlottesville last week - thank you for the energy and creativity! Now one question: Is that massive bank of amps active?? Regardless, what a fantastic backdrop and great effect… along with the lead up from the moment doors opened. The house music, the lighting, the mist, then the piece de resistance: The master at work, (with a great ensemble)!

[@EmilianoOrtiz]

He looks amazing

[@michaeldubinski1375]

Favorite take ever, can watch and hear through eternity!!

[@ArtbyPaulPetro]

arguably the greatest vibrato in the history of the instrument.

[@Chris-cf2kp]

I grew up listening to your double live albums. I loved the classical embellishments paired with heavy metal, and the great singing. I had a musical appreciation class in Jr. high were we could share an artist we liked at the time and I shared some of your songs since I didn't think anyone else there had heard your music. The teacher was blown away and the kids were amazed haha

[@PuritaniaBathory]

he is very guitarist for little guitar. this man is one of the greatest legends i have ever seen.

[@cloudoperationsMax]

Great and magical. Yngwie's the King

[@guitarrocker9848]

Not gonna lie he sounds so much better with a Les Paul...

[@SmokingRun]

All Hail Yngwie! New subscriber here! Been fan since 7!

[@shadowunifer]

The man, the myth, the legend!

[@tonysilva7458]

This is so awesome!!

[@iggyfritz7150]

As a guitarist myself I'll never forget the first time I heard you. that's when my guitar playing days were over with 😄 Even though I tried you are truly a virtuoso.

[@lucasghiri]

I hope he bought it, because it sounds just perfect.

[@makisnerantzis8427]

Les Paul catches fire!I SEE SMOKE!

[@MTBTexasBikeRider]

Amazing 🤩🎸😎👏🙏

[@ismaeloliveiraoficial2450]

O som está na mão dele. Si for stratocaster, Gibson ou outra marca soará a mesma coisa ,pois o incrível som de yngwie malmsteen está nos dedos dele.

[@emersonvieira2533]

Ele é O TIMBRE né?!O cara é um ABSURDO!!

[@willianmarculano1325]

Great man!!!

[@riffsareus5431]

Hey this guy sounds just like yngwie malmsteen

[@lesliethompson4039]

Omg, hahahaaa... he does doesn't he... but yngwie would be doing diminished arpeggios in 32nd time.... hahaaa... :) God Bless