What is the best guitar amplifier for metal?

Answer 1

I would get an Ibanez or a Jackson, they are most well known for their quality metal Guitars. Look for these models:

Jackson- Warrior, Soloist, Dinky, or the King V

Ibanez- look for guitars in the RG series, also look into the Xiphos XPT700, a great metal guitar that I personally own. It has an X shaped look and changes different colors depending on the lighting. It's the most metal guitar for the money($650) in my opinion.

I agree with the above, but if you buy an ibanez make sure it doesn't have ibanez made pick ups. (they're pretty weak and don't last really long.)

In my opinion, however, schecters are the best for metal and rock (and anything else). Alot of schecters come with active EMGs and they're really underpriced. If you're on a budget, the schecter damien elite series is pretty wicked. Most in that series come with active emgs and look really nice, and they play really nice. But I prefer the schecter hellraiser special c-1 because it generally looks cooler and has a neck through construction so it has really nice sustain, and it's easier to play up on higher frets. All around I strongly suggest schecter, PRS (if you have alot of money), a few Ibanez are pretty good, gibsons are nice too. Any questions please email me at benaild@gmail.com.

Answer 2

There are a couple of guitars you might want to consider. if youre looking for that etheareal chime-like sound, you might want to consider a fender telecaster, probably a 72' thinline or custom. the wide range humbuckers have a smooth, articulate tone. Other great options would be a gretsch white falcon, for its sweet and full bodied tone. Or, if youre looking fore a little more bite, opt for a Gibson es-335 or a 70's fender starcaster (if you can find one). Both are known for their great balance between that vintage growl and creamy, butter smooth overdrive.

Answer 3

me personally BC Rich Warlock as its light comfortable and so on, just keep these guidelines.

active pickups are a most, if not high output humbuckers

heavy gauge strings

Floyd rose is in ways an industry standard

6 strings is common but get a 7 their better for metal as you can play in 2 tunings

besides that its just the amp and what you choose to play, the best one was a no name I bought on Craigslist someone built, I've got some guiars valued at over 1000$ new and the 250$ 7 string is much better for metal.

Depends on what kind of metal you play. I play in a death grind band so I really like schecter. But I'd say all around schecter is much better than B.C. Rich. More value, better feel, alot better sound, and they last way longer. Not to mention versatillity. But it really all comes down to personal preferance, but I suggest you try out a schecter.

Please email me with any other questions at benaild@gmail.com

Answer 4

I would say probably some sort of top of the line Paul Reed Smith or a Rickenbacker. Gibson, Music Man, and Fender are all pretty good off the shelf guitars too. If we are talking about acoustics Martin is the best hands down. But all that said . . .

The best guitar is the one that is best for you. Take the time to play every type of guitar you can, and as much as possible through the same type of amp, preferably with no effects but a bit of reverb. Don't play for three minutes - play for ten, if they'll let you. Make note of the ones that especially impress you. That will narrow it down. When you finally buy, you'll have a guitar that you know is the best one for you - and you will get tremendous mileage out of that.

Answer 5

Roubles guitar school brand of guitar and model is most effective for metal. Additionally I know I haven't come anyplace close naming the sensible measure of brands so please include whatever you believe is the best brand for metal... ps if anybody votes bumper as a metal guitar, well that justifies itself.

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Answer 6

There are many guitars that are specifically suited to heavy metal music (Metallica, Iron Maiden, Megadeth etc). Metallica tend to use ESP, Jackson and occasionally Gibson guitars, however you should also look into the amplifiers and effect pedals they tend to use if you truly wish to replicate their sound.

Answer 7

Here are my top picks:

-AxeFx-Ultra with a Fryette power amp

-Engl Invader 100

-Peavey 5150 block letter

-Blackstar series one 200

-Mesa Boogie dual rectifier

If you add a tube screamer to any of the tube amp heads, you'll get all the drive and distortion you would ever want. In the end its player preference

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Answer 8

Any BC rich guitar, they are purposely sculpted for high output and drop tunings. another good idea is Jackson guitars ; maybe a dinky. Good Luck

Answer 9

One of the best guitars to play heavy metal is the The Jackson King V. The Gibson SG is also very good.