Do you have an HS-4 (YJM)? I really like Yngwei's sound.

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No I don't. I wouldn't have bought it anyway because of Yngwie association.
That's NOT the SOUND I'm after!
I respect Malmsteen and his IMMENSE talent, but (call me crazy!) I HATE his tone. To me...it's very tinny,.... too distorted for MY tastes!

Trust me...if you want CLASSIC Strat tones....the AREAs are the way to go!

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donbt wanna hijack your thread .. but speaking of the HWY ONE HSS .. how come they never did one with a maple fingerboard ... its only rosewood .

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i would totally have bought one if it was maple .

i know the S/S/S are pre routed for humbucker but i dont want the extra $$$ to change the pickguard , pick up + a new set up by a tech .

I gotta give credit where it's due.

I'm a former MAPLE guy.

I bought these HWY 1 Strat HSS's with Rosewood fretboards......and I'm hooked!!

I have several Maple fretboarded guitars and to be honest....they seem waaay to 'bright' for my liking!
The roswood is much warmer and less ice-pick-y!


That's just MY personal findings..................

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I also like the darker tone of rosewood. It's also easier to maintain I think.

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