Author Topic: Recomended metal guitars? (Read 7244 times)

madman3 · « **on:** March 20, 2011, 03:14:36 PM »

I've been thinking that eventually I'll need a new guitar since I run on a partly broken Strat. I've had a lot of ideas, like a Jackson King V (which is a pretty good deal usually too, 349.00 in some cases) or an ESP. So, what would you recommend?

Scorpion · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2011, 04:57:30 PM »

Depends on your price range.
Jacksons are cool, but personally I don't like the kind of necks they use, everyone i've tried has felt cheap to me, but I dunno, they are very popular.

I too once wanted an ESP. An ESP viper to be precise. I tried it. I was complete sh**e. Very heavy, not particularly comfartable to play, and it's sound was anything but metal. I don't know if that applys to all their guitars though, or if it's just the venom models.

Personally, for tone, you can not, simply CAN NOT beat a heavy ibanez. Look at their rg range in particular, or just any of their heavy ranges, or be cool and get an iceman like me ^_^

Comfort wise, PRS and music man (misic man in particular, regret not getting one myself now actually) are kings.

Deans are also VERY good at both, so you should check some of them out aswell (and if you see any, please test out a DBZ, they're made by the same guy who founded dean, and though I can't find any dealers of them in the u.k, you might find one, they look soooooo sexy).

Just make sure you actually test the guitar you buy out in person first, it really annoys me when people don't even try out an instrument before buying it, they usually end up getting ripped off, or just not liking it, and whining about it not long after.

Edit: wow, see, this wall of text is what happens if you get me started on guitars!

NFX · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2011, 06:39:48 PM »

Quote from: Scorpion on March 20, 2011, 04:57:30 PM

Personally, for tone, you can not, simply CAN NOT beat a heavy ibanez.

Does a Jet King fall under the metal category? =] That's the guitar I have.

FOTEPX · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2011, 06:45:05 PM »

Quote from: madman3 on March 20, 2011, 03:14:36 PM

I've been thinking that eventually I'll need a new guitar since I run on a partly broken Strat. I've had a lot of ideas, like a Jackson King V (which is a pretty good deal usually too, 349.00 in some cases) or an ESP. So, what would you recommend?

Wait, you're a metal guitarist?

You sir, have just become respected by me.

Pwnator · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2011, 06:49:08 PM »

What's your budget?

Also, DDDDDEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNN.

Sage · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2011, 08:11:46 PM »

My guitarists both have schecter heckraisers (so their tones can match better) but the lead guitarist also has an ibanez something, it's sick. He says its his best guitar.

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=191252240889773#

Enigm@ · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2011, 08:25:21 PM »

Why can't I see it? D:
Oh yeah, I don't have a Failbook and I don't plan on getting one.

090901 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2011, 08:35:53 PM »

Quote from: Enigma on March 20, 2011, 08:25:21 PM

Oh yeah, I don't have a Failbook and I don't plan on getting one.

uhhh, i can't see it and i have one.

Sage · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2011, 08:39:34 PM »

oh darn, maybe you have to be friends with him.. oh well

russian roulette · « **Reply #9 on:** March 21, 2011, 05:05:15 AM »

Ibanez, ESP/LTD are your best choices. LTD is more budget friendly.

kill343gs · « **Reply #10 on:** March 21, 2011, 10:05:24 AM »

Ibanez makes great mid-range guitars.

madman3 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 21, 2011, 10:57:57 AM »

Quote from: Pwnator on March 20, 2011, 06:49:08 PM

What's your budget?

Also, DDDDDEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNNN.

Deans are very overpriced. The tone from most Deans is not what I want either. I probably want something under £500, which rules out the Ibanez Destroyer range,

I see a lot of recomendations for Ibanez. That makes Ibanez one of my top 3 possibility choices, with ESP/BC Rich (not certain out of those too) and Jackson ebing the best choices.
The reason I thought a Jackson is because apparently they have good tone and a very nice weight. They're a bargain too, which is a plus. Floyd Rose pickups are also a plus.
ESP is a brand where you need the best possible guitar, and the good ones are very, very good. The tone is what I want too, something like Exodus. The MII is apparently very, very good.
Scheter is good, but I'm only buying one when I want an 8 stringer, which is Scheter's strength.
BC Rich has the advantage of having an excellent guitar for a low price. Problem, it seems more like a lead players thing. I'm a pretty dreadful lead player, but I'm good at rhythm guitar.

russian roulette · « **Reply #12 on:** March 21, 2011, 11:02:25 AM »

LTD's are cheaper that esp, and have the same pickups and a little less quality sound.

Scorpion · « **Reply #13 on:** March 21, 2011, 02:24:02 PM »

I don't think deans are overpriced, I think they're quite reasonabley priced really.
Gibson, now they are overpriced (I hate gibson with a passion for various reasons).
My favourite pickups are probably dimazios, seems every guitar I try with them on sounds awesome.
How could I forget about schecter?!?!? I do really want to try out a schecter, but there seems to be nowhere in the north of england that sells them

And yeah, I'm tempted to save up for a damien 7 string, just so I can play moar dream theater stuff XD
But the fact that you want a rhythm metal guitar (like me, weird, for some reason i thought you'd be a lead guitarist) makes me recomend an ibanez even more so. They have CRUCNCH, something whic more lead orientated guitars, like b.c rich as you said, don't have.

Thyrus · « **Reply #14 on:** March 21, 2011, 02:26:24 PM »

Emily the Stragne by Epiphone!! :P

(no joke: that was my first E-guitar)

madman3 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 21, 2011, 03:13:18 PM »

Quote from: Scorpion on March 21, 2011, 02:24:02 PM

I don't think deans are overpriced, I think they're quite reasonabley priced really.
Gibson, now they are overpriced (I hate gibson with a passion for various reasons).
My favourite pickups are probably dimazios, seems every guitar I try with them on sounds awesome.
How could I forget about schecter?!?!? I do really want to try out a schecter, but there seems to be nowhere in the north of england that sells them And yeah, I'm tempted to save up for a damien 7 string, just so I can play moar dream theater stuff XD
But the fact that you want a rhythm metal guitar (like me, weird, for some reason i thought you'd be a lead guitarist) makes me recomend an ibanez even more so. They have CRUCNCH, something whic more lead orientated guitars, like b.c rich as you said, don't have.

I'll try an Ibanez at some point. Seems like I have some easy top 3 contenders. A King V (sounds like it would suck but apparently it's got excellent tone and has an excellent weight. Uses Alder wood too.), ESP LTD MII, and some mid range Ibanez.

The Gibson Explorer is bad; not only does it cost way too much, it also has tonnes of fret buzz and stuff.

Enigm@ · « **Reply #16 on:** March 21, 2011, 03:44:17 PM »

Get a custom Les Paul.

Scorpion · « **Reply #17 on:** March 21, 2011, 03:57:30 PM »

Quote from: Enigma on March 21, 2011, 03:44:17 PM

Get a custom Les Paul.

*cuts enigmas neck open with knife*
Gibsons are for posers who don't know better, atleast get an epiphone over them for better value, if not any better quality!

Enigm@ · « **Reply #18 on:** March 21, 2011, 04:00:01 PM »

Quote from: Scorpion on March 21, 2011, 03:57:30 PM

Quote from: Enigma on March 21, 2011, 03:44:17 PM
Get a custom Les Paul.
*cuts enigmas neck open with knife*
Gibsons are for posers who don't know better, atleast get an epiphone over them for better value, if not any better quality!

Thyrus · « **Reply #19 on:** March 21, 2011, 04:00:53 PM »

hey! nothing against Epiphone!