MkIII Renegade
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Got a friend to help complete and setup this partscaster, which I call Project Viking. I have always loved this color combo and was initially looking at a Jeff Beck Strat, although the tree trunk neck is too much for my taste. So the idea of a the same combo in an Yngwie Strat popped into my head! Used an alder Warmoth Seafoam Green body and everything else is original Fender as used on the current production YJM Strats other than having 5-way switching. Got majorly sidetracked after getting the parts due to work and other things, and also had to find time to take a few photos and upload, but here it is! If you ever take on such a project yourself, note that standard Strat jack plate screws will NOT work. You'll need 8-32, 1-5/8" long machine screws to properly fit the steel insert threads on the neck. Apparently, Fender uses these only for the Yngwie Strat because he is known to be extremely abusive on stage! Luckily, the neck was quite straight and only required a very slight shim. Started out with D'Addario EXL125 9-46 at my friend's suggestion. I had forgotten how slinky and bright these are!
Afraid my crap cell phone pics don't do justice to the true beauty of this guitar, although I'll get a few later with my "real" camera and its stablemate Yngwie Strat in Sonic Blue with maple fretboard. Using Rotosound 9-46 on that one, which feel more substantial and darker than the D'Addarios, as if they are heavier gauge, but they are the same.
Scallops? I got your freakin' scallops right here, pal! They cut them extra deep in recent years.
Lousy focus on this pic, but it looks SO beautiful in person with the others. Will retake later.
Minimal playing adjustment for me other than being extra light when playing traditional chords. Doesn't seem to be an issue with power chords or leads. You can really grab the string for vibrato in the upper ranges!
All I can say is that I've only played 3 Yngwie Strats in my life, and they all had major freakin' mojo! The notes are acoustically louder due to not having the dampening effect of wood just below the string, and everyone who has played this one has freaked out and talked about buying one (including this one)! Single note clarity is improved----you can really hear every note, almost piano-like, although it can also reveal your mistakes. I feel like I am growing as a player as a result of this experience. If you've ever been curious about one these, I say go for it!! Should probably try one out first, but if you are the adventurous type and like Strats, I think you will dig it...
Afraid my crap cell phone pics don't do justice to the true beauty of this guitar, although I'll get a few later with my "real" camera and its stablemate Yngwie Strat in Sonic Blue with maple fretboard. Using Rotosound 9-46 on that one, which feel more substantial and darker than the D'Addarios, as if they are heavier gauge, but they are the same.
Scallops? I got your freakin' scallops right here, pal! They cut them extra deep in recent years.
Lousy focus on this pic, but it looks SO beautiful in person with the others. Will retake later.
Minimal playing adjustment for me other than being extra light when playing traditional chords. Doesn't seem to be an issue with power chords or leads. You can really grab the string for vibrato in the upper ranges!
All I can say is that I've only played 3 Yngwie Strats in my life, and they all had major freakin' mojo! The notes are acoustically louder due to not having the dampening effect of wood just below the string, and everyone who has played this one has freaked out and talked about buying one (including this one)! Single note clarity is improved----you can really hear every note, almost piano-like, although it can also reveal your mistakes. I feel like I am growing as a player as a result of this experience. If you've ever been curious about one these, I say go for it!! Should probably try one out first, but if you are the adventurous type and like Strats, I think you will dig it...
