Scalloped Necks:

Yep...I’ve been playing a Blackmore style scalloped Strat for about 20 years now. The scalloping starts at 5th fret on the high strings, moving to all 6 strings by around the 8th fret...
I slapped that neck on to give it a try, and never took it off. I liked it immediately.
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Always wanted to try a scalloped neck. Everything I read about it says that it does take time getting used to it, and if you aren’t used to it, of course it will actually slow you down, but once you do, it really helps with those lightning runs.
And yea, malmsteen is classical all the way, I’d have to basically relearn guitar to play anywhere similar to his style. One of my favorite instrumentals by him is “abandon” holy crap what a song!!
 
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