Drawing inspiration from such maestros as Bach and Paganini, Yngwie Malmsteen infused rock ’n’ roll with a classical aesthetic through complex, virtuosic compositions and violin-like arpeggios. This elevation of guitar technique in heavy music paved the way for new generations of guitar players who express their artistry as much through their dexterity as through their songwriting.

Yngwie uses his signature Yngwie Malmsteen Custom Delrin Picks and MXR^® Yngwie Malmsteen Overdrive along with other Dunlop gear to create scorching leads and thunderous riffs.

“Jim Dunlop products are top of the line,” he says. “I use their picks, fretwire, Straplok^® system, the Cry Baby^® Wah, Fuzz Face^® Distortion, MXR^® Dyna Comp^® Compressors, and more. Dunlop rocks—period.”