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What Is A Good Metal Guitar?

TreyDeschamp View Member Profile	Oct 26 2009, 03:45 AM
Oct 26 2009, 03:45 AM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 2.093 Joined: 1-May 08 From: Diamondhead, MS	Long time no see guys. Lately my playing has been improving so I'm thinking its time to get rid of the cheap gear and start new with some professional equipment. I have been looking for a new metal guitar, specifically for the metalcore genre. I looked at the typical Jackson guitars, but something was making me look at PRS and ESP guitars. Any suggestions? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my Youtube! Add me on Facebook!

audiopaal View Member Profile	Oct 26 2009, 09:27 AM
Oct 26 2009, 09:27 AM	Competitions Coordinator - Up the Irons Posts: 5.462 Joined: 17-February 08 From: Stavanger, Norway	Most good guitars can be used for metal. If you got a great amp with a great overdrive/distortion channel, or a great distortion pedal, almost any guitar will do So my suggestion is to buy a guitar you like a lot and feel comfortable with And of course have good amp/effects combo Or a good modelling option! (Line6, Boss, Axe-FX etc.) That way you'l be trashing in no time You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

vampire18 View Member Profile	Oct 26 2009, 10:07 AM
Oct 26 2009, 10:07 AM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 502 Joined: 6-February 09 From: israel	there are a couple of mroe things to think about, for example weather or not you need a whammy because a neckthrough static bridge would help your sustain a lot. types of woods and pickups for the sound your going for, if its shreddy or very heavy You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

Chokehold View Member Profile	Oct 26 2009, 11:09 AM
Oct 26 2009, 11:09 AM	GMC:er Posts: 445 Joined: 24-July 08 From: Sweden	I think that Schecter makes great metal guitars. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: Schecter Hellraiser C-7, Epiphone SG, Some old fake Strat, and an acoustic of unknown brand. Amp: Marshall MG 30DFX.

superize View Member Profile	Oct 26 2009, 11:46 AM
Oct 26 2009, 11:46 AM	Ultimate Tone Guru Posts: 4.348 Joined: 26-July 07 From: Glommersträsk. Sweden	Jackson are great for Metal You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Gear Ibanez RG Jackson js30 warrior jackson rr24 Line 6 Spider III amp Line 6 pod xt live Washburn acoustic Youtube Account My bands Myspace

edguy View Member Profile	Oct 26 2009, 12:01 PM
Oct 26 2009, 12:01 PM	Learning Roadie Posts: 532 Joined: 13-February 07 From: Germany, BW	One + for schecter guitars. I will buy one by myself You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My gear: Schecter Blackjack ATX FR Ibanez SA 220 Fm Line 6 POD HD (Desktop)

mhskeide View Member Profile	Oct 26 2009, 12:07 PM
Oct 26 2009, 12:07 PM	Accomplished Tone Guru Posts: 959 Joined: 13-July 08 From: Oslo, NO	As audiopaal says, I would prioritate to put my money in a good amp. If you have some size at your budget, you may consider Engl, higher end Marshalls, Blackstar or similar. Line 6 also have good amps for metal, though I don`t know them as much. for guitar, I would stay away from PRS if it`s exclusively a metal guitar you want. PRS are very versatile guitars, but you`ll find a similar good metal guitar for a mucher lower price. ESP, Scechter, Jackson, Ibanez, Dean (not mentioned a lot on gmc..?) are all good metal guitars which will give some good bang for your buck(not all of the models of course, but you`ll easily see which on suits the style ). For further help, you must be a bit more specific for which tones you seek. If it`s a sharp tone like Dime, or a destructive gain-tone like Meshuggah. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by mhskeide: Oct 26 2009, 12:08 PM -------------------- Take your music seriously, but not yourself

Ulrik View Member Profile	Oct 26 2009, 12:16 PM
Oct 26 2009, 12:16 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 853 Joined: 11-December 07 From: Copenhagen	I was thinking of buying a Washburn WM17 http://www.aage.dk/shop/elektriske-guitare...llic-black.html I know it's still a cheap guitar and maybe not as pro as Trey wants. I might be able to get it for around 180 euro. Now I only have this very very cheap squier 3xsingle coil pickups, and the Washburn would definately be an upgrade. What do you say, that's a good price right? (I can't afford anything much more expensive) You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

mhskeide View Member Profile	Oct 26 2009, 12:25 PM
Oct 26 2009, 12:25 PM	Accomplished Tone Guru Posts: 959 Joined: 13-July 08 From: Oslo, NO	QUOTE (Ulrik @ Oct 26 2009, 12:16 PM) I was thinking of buying a Washburn WM17 http://www.aage.dk/shop/elektriske-guitare...llic-black.html I know it's still a cheap guitar and maybe not as pro as Trey wants. I might be able to get it for around 180 euro. Now I only have this very very cheap squier 3xsingle coil pickups, and the Washburn would definately be an upgrade. What do you say, that's a good price right? (I can't afford anything much more expensive) I agree with you that is definitely an upgrade. You`ll get humbuckers which is a must if you`re seeking a metal guitar, and the whammy is a fun addition even though I would`nt expect too much quality for that price. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Take your music seriously, but not yourself

Ulrik View Member Profile	Oct 26 2009, 12:38 PM
Oct 26 2009, 12:38 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 853 Joined: 11-December 07 From: Copenhagen	QUOTE (mhskeide @ Oct 26 2009, 01:25 PM) I agree with you that is definitely an upgrade. You`ll get humbuckers which is a must if you`re seeking a metal guitar, and the whammy is a fun addition even though I would`nt expect too much quality for that price. Thank you. Actually the normal price is 400, so I think I'll by it! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

mhskeide View Member Profile	Oct 26 2009, 12:45 PM
Oct 26 2009, 12:45 PM	Accomplished Tone Guru Posts: 959 Joined: 13-July 08 From: Oslo, NO	QUOTE (Ulrik @ Oct 26 2009, 12:38 PM) Thank you. Actually the normal price is 400, so I think I'll by it! Depends on what you`re looking for. When I felt it was time to buy my own el. guitar, I got an Ibanez for around 350 €. My preferance has always been rock and metal, but for the beginner I was then, the guitar felt great for anything! If you`re in a bit of the same situation, I think you can buy that Washburn with safety Tell us how you like it if you go for it You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Take your music seriously, but not yourself

TreyDeschamp View Member Profile	Oct 26 2009, 01:11 PM
Oct 26 2009, 01:11 PM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 2.093 Joined: 1-May 08 From: Diamondhead, MS	QUOTE (mhskeide @ Oct 26 2009, 06:07 AM) As audiopaal says, I would prioritate to put my money in a good amp. If you have some size at your budget, you may consider Engl, higher end Marshalls, Blackstar or similar. Line 6 also have good amps for metal, though I don`t know them as much. for guitar, I would stay away from PRS if it`s exclusively a metal guitar you want. PRS are very versatile guitars, but you`ll find a similar good metal guitar for a mucher lower price. ESP, Scechter, Jackson, Ibanez, Dean (not mentioned a lot on gmc..?) are all good metal guitars which will give some good bang for your buck(not all of the models of course, but you`ll easily see which on suits the style ). For further help, you must be a bit more specific for which tones you seek. If it`s a sharp tone like Dime, or a destructive gain-tone like Meshuggah. I do play on my line 6's meshuggah setting...ALOT! I do need a wam-bam. I think I'm just going to make the 4 hour trek to my nearest guitar center and try them all out! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my Youtube! Add me on Facebook!

mhskeide View Member Profile	Oct 26 2009, 01:25 PM
Oct 26 2009, 01:25 PM	Accomplished Tone Guru Posts: 959 Joined: 13-July 08 From: Oslo, NO	If you have a large guitar center "nearby" with all those brands, I would definitely take a road trip and they them all out You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Take your music seriously, but not yourself

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Oct 26 2009, 02:34 PM
Oct 26 2009, 02:34 PM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	How about teling us how much you are able to spend on your new metal guitar?!? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster

TreyDeschamp View Member Profile	Oct 27 2009, 02:05 AM
Oct 27 2009, 02:05 AM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 2.093 Joined: 1-May 08 From: Diamondhead, MS	QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Oct 26 2009, 08:34 AM) How about teling us how much you are able to spend on your new metal guitar?!? Good Idea! WELLLLLLL my parents think I'm wanting the Matt Tuck Signature roads so since they set their price on the price of that guitar anywhere from 0-1200 dollars. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my Youtube! Add me on Facebook!

Roadside View Member Profile	Oct 27 2009, 07:19 AM
Oct 27 2009, 07:19 AM	GMC:er Posts: 497 Joined: 10-August 08 From: Germany	You should consider Ibanez, too. Go to your local shop and check some out You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

ZakkWylde View Member Profile	Oct 27 2009, 01:49 PM
Oct 27 2009, 01:49 PM	Learning Tone Master Posts: 3.185 Joined: 22-June 07 From: Germany	The Jackson Matt Tuck Signature Rhoads is an amazing guitar! It plays, feels and sounds like a 2k+ guitar!!! I was close to buying one but then I went for a used USA Jackson... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: - Jackson USA Select KV2 King V with EMG 81/85 - Gibson Les Paul Custom Arctic White with EMG 81/85 - Ibanez Rg 8527 J Custom 7-String with DiMarzio Evolution and Air Norton - Peavey 6505+ head with Marshall 1960AV 4x12 cab - Peavey Vypyr 30 Practice Amp - Dunlop Crybaby From Hell, Maxon OD808, Boss TU-2, MXR CarbonCopy, ISP Decimator, MXR Custom Audio Electronics Booster

Ivan Milenkovic View Member Profile	Oct 27 2009, 10:43 PM
Oct 27 2009, 10:43 PM	Instructor Posts: 25.396 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Belgrade, Serbia	I recommend Jackson as well. Trond has a great guitar that sounds awesome for riffage, and I heard it has great playability, perhaps you can throw him a PM. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- - Ivan's Video Chat Lesson Notes HERE - Check out my GMC Profile and Lessons - (Please subscribe to my) YouTube Official Channel - Let's be connected through ! Facebook! :)

TreyDeschamp View Member Profile	Oct 28 2009, 04:00 AM
Oct 28 2009, 04:00 AM	Learning Apprentice Player Posts: 2.093 Joined: 1-May 08 From: Diamondhead, MS	QUOTE (ZakkWylde @ Oct 27 2009, 07:49 AM) The Jackson Matt Tuck Signature Rhoads is an amazing guitar! It plays, feels and sounds like a 2k+ guitar!!! I was close to buying one but then I went for a used USA Jackson... I've been looking at that one heavily but I cant find the one that is black with silver bevels rather then silver with black bevels. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my Youtube! Add me on Facebook!

Shadow21 View Member Profile	Oct 28 2009, 10:15 PM
Oct 28 2009, 10:15 PM	GMC:er Posts: 131 Joined: 26-February 08 From: Ibiza (Spain)	Go to a guitar shop, and start trying guitars out untill you find one that you feel comfortable with. Also ask the man in the shop for some help (: That's what I did, and it was the best thing to do, I found a guitar that I'm in love with haha You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

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