Yngwie Malmsteen Was Right About High Action...

Modern guitar culture is obsessed with making guitars easier to play. Lower action. Less resistance. Less effort. But after experimenting with Yngwie Malmsteen’s brutally high action setup, I honestly think a lot of modern players are sacrificing control, articulation, vibrato, and touch for comfort. In this video I break down: why I switched to higher action what it actually changes mechanically why Yngwie uses it how it affects vibrato and phrasing why most guitarists avoid it and whether modern low-action setups are actually hurting players long term. 🎸 Private Guitar Lessons I offer private one-on-one guitar instruction, for players who want focused, individualized work. Private instruction is best for: • players with very specific goals • professionals or semi-pros • those who want deep, personalized feedback Availability is limited and not guaranteed year-round. 👉 Email: [email protected] with subject “Lessons”. Please write a short email stating your case and if it’s a good fit we will work together. ⸻ WHO THIS IS FOR (AND WHO IT ISN’T) This work is not for: • beginners • people looking for fast results • content-driven “lick collecting” It is for: • guitarists who care about how they sound • players frustrated by shallow instruction • adults who want to use their practice time wisely If that resonates, you’ll feel it immediately. ⸻ 📬 Newsletter I write about music, guitar, recording, and craft — without hype. 👉 Subscribe here: https://www.sergedroban.com/free-news... -Instagram:   / sergeshreds   Thanks You All For Your Support! Need Gear? This is all the gear I either currently use, have used in the past, or recommend to students: https://www.sweetwater.com