Sound Like Uli Jon Roth

Uli Jon Roth is one of the most recognisable voices in hard rock — a heavy and assertive player who shaped the sound of a defining era for electric guitar. Uli Jon Roth was doing neoclassical rock guitar before Yngwie Malmsteen — his Scorpions work from 1974–78 combined Hendrix's emotional depth with classical melody and a whammy bar use that was entirely his own invention. Below are complete rig guides at four budget levels, so you can start building their sound whether you're just starting out or ready to invest in the full setup.