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High-end electric guitars for metal

Here you'll find a huge selection of instruments that are popular with professional musicians in the metal scene. Metal artists tend to favour modern electric guitar shapes that deliver a heavier sound and fast playability. You rarely see vintage models, as these typically have a softer sound compared with modern instruments. You should also consider whether you prefer the clear, cutting sound of active pickups or the rounder, slightly warmer tone of passive pickups.
Below we present some well-known models that hold a particularly high reputation among metal musicians and come especially recommended.

These electric guitar models are most popular with metal artists:

Ibanez RG

The Ibanez RG is a very modern guitar series, appreciated for its lightweight, its fast-playing neck with a shallow radius, and its distinctive look. RG guitars are offered in various pickup configurations; in metal you most commonly see a setup with two active or passive Humbuckers.

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Gibson Les Paul

The Gibson Les Paul was Gibson's first solidbody electric guitar and remains very popular today. Among the most sought-after Les Paul models are the classic Gibson Les Paul Standard and the more modern Gibson Les Paul Custom with gold hardware. In metal you mostly see models fitted with Humbuckers.

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Gibson SG

The Gibson SG, short for Solidbody Guitar, was originally intended to succeed the Les Paul, but over the years it stepped out of its predecessor's shadow. Today the SG is a mainstay in the metal scene and wins fans with its woody, mid-focused sound. There are numerous different models, including some variants with vibrato.

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Discover all high-end electric guitars for metal

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Electric Guitar Gibson Les Paul Standard 60s UB
Body Material: Mahogany
Body shape: Single Cut
Bridge / Tremolo: Tune-O-Matic
Bridge Pickup: Gibson '61 Humbucker
Color/ Finish: Unburst
Colour: Amber
Controls: 2x volume, 2x tone
€2,499.00
Electric Guitar ESP LTD EC-1000 QM STBC Fluence
Body Material: Mahogany
Body shape: Single Cut
Bridge / Tremolo: Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)
Color/ Finish: See Thru Black Cherry
Colour: Red
Controls: 2x volume, 1x tone
€1,699.00
Electric Guitar Gibson 70s Flying V Antique Natural
Body Material: Mahogany
Body shape: Heavy
Bridge / Tremolo: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic, Aluminum Stop Bar
Bridge Pickup: Gibson 70s Tribute
Color/ Finish: Antique Natural
Colour: Natural
Controls: 2x volume, 1x tone
€2,099.00
Electric Guitar ESP LTD Arrow-1000 Evertune BLK
Body Material: Mahogany
Body shape: Heavy
Bridge / Tremolo: Evertune Bridge
Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic
Color/ Finish: Black
Colour: Black
Controls: 1x volume
€1,739.00
Electric Guitar Ibanez RG8570-BRE J-Custom Black Rutile
Body Material: Alder chambered
Body shape: Modern Strat
Bridge / Tremolo: Ibanez Lo-Pro Edge
Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio Tone Zone
Color/ Finish: Black Rutile
Colour: Black
Controls: 1x volume, 1x tone
€2,899.00
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Electric Guitar ESP LTD EC-1000 BLK Fluence
Body Material: Mahogany
Body shape: Single Cut
Bridge / Tremolo: Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic *(Pull Tone for Voice 2)
Color/ Finish: Black
Colour: Black
Controls: 2x volume, 1x tone
€1,549.00
Electric Guitar Charvel Pro-Mod REL SRS SD1 HH FR PF - WEATHERD BLACK
Body Material: Alder
Body shape: ST-Style
Bridge / Tremolo: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Locking
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4
Color/ Finish: Weathered Black
Colour: Black
Controls: 1x volume
€1,289.00
DEAL!
Electric Guitar Jackson Pro Plus Series Rhoads GLOSS BLACK
Body Material: Okoume
Body shape: Heavy
Bridge / Tremolo: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double-Locking Tremolo
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Distortion TB-6
Color/ Finish: Gloss Black
Colour: Black
Controls: 1x volume, 1x tone
€1,249.00
DEAL!
Electric Guitar EVH Frankenstein Series Relic Red
Body Material: Basswood
Body shape: ST-Style
Bridge / Tremolo: EVH-Branded Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo mit EVH D-Tuna
Bridge Pickup: EVH Wolfgang Humbucker
Color/ Finish: Red
Colour: Red
Controls: 1x volume
€1,199.00
Electric Guitar EVH Frankenstein Series Relic White
Body Material: Basswood
Body shape: ST-Style
Bridge / Tremolo: EVH-Branded Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo mit EVH D-Tuna
Bridge Pickup: EVH Wolfgang Humbucker
Color/ Finish: White
Colour: White
Controls: 1x volume
€1,329.00
Electric Guitar Jackson Pro Plus Series Rhoads SNOW WHITE
Body Material: Okoume
Body shape: Heavy
Bridge / Tremolo: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Double-Locking Tremolo
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Distortion TB-6
Color/ Finish: Snow White
Colour: White
Controls: 1x volume, 1x tone
€1,415.00
Electric Guitar Charvel Pro-Mod REL SRS SD1 HH FR PF - WEATHERD WHITE
Body Material: Alder
Body shape: ST-Style
Bridge / Tremolo: Floyd Rose 1000 Series Locking
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan JB TB-4
Color/ Finish: Weathered White
Colour: White
Controls: 1x volume
€1,289.00
Electric Guitar Charvel Pro-Mod Plus So-Cal Style 1 HH EVTN6 EB Midnight Blue
Body Material: Alder
Body finish: High Gloss
Body shape: ST-Style
Bridge / Tremolo: EverTune® F6 Model
Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan® Nazgûl
Color/ Finish: Midnight Blue
Colour: Blue
€1,899.00
DEAL!
Electric Guitar Jackson Pro Plus Dinky MDK HT6 MS GLOSS BL
Body Material: Basswood
Body shape: Modern Strat
Bridge / Tremolo: Hipshot® 6 - *18 degrees, Fixed .175
Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence® Modern PRF-MH7
Color/ Finish: Gloss Black
Colour: Black
Controls: 1x volume, 1x tone
€1,379.00
Electric Guitar Ibanez S1070PBZ-CKB
Body Material: Mahogany
Body shape: Modern Strat
Bridge / Tremolo: Ibanez Edge-Zero II mit ZPS3Fe
Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio The Tone Zone
Color/ Finish: Charcoal Black Burst
Colour: Sunburst
Controls: 1x volume, 1x tone
€1,443.00
DEAL!
Electric Guitar Gibson 80s Flying V EB
Body Material: Mahogany
Body shape: Heavy
Bridge / Tremolo: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic, Aluminum Stop Bar
Bridge Pickup: Gibson 80s Tribute
Color/ Finish: Ebony
Colour: Black
Controls: 2x volume, 1x tone
€1,949.00
Electric Guitar Gibson 80s Explorer EB
Body Material: Mahogany
Body shape: Heavy
Bridge / Tremolo: Aluminum Nashville Tune-O-Matic, Aluminum Stop Bar
Bridge Pickup: Gibson 80s Tribute
Color/ Finish: Ebony
Colour: Black
Controls: 2x volume, 1x tone
€2,149.00
Electric Guitar Jackson MJ Series Rhoads RR24MG WHT BLK
Body Material: Alder
Body shape: Heavy
Bridge / Tremolo: Gotoh® GE1996T Series Double-Locking Tremolo
Bridge Pickup: EMG 81
Color/ Finish: White with Black Pinstripes
Colour: White
Controls: 1x volume, 1x tone
€2,599.00
Electric Guitar ESP LTD EC-1000 Baritone Charcoal Metallic Satin
Body Material: Mahogany
Body shape: Single Cut
Bridge / Tremolo: Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru
Bridge Pickup: Fishman Fluence Modern Humbucker Ceramic
Color/ Finish: Charcoal Metallic Satin
Colour: Black
Controls: 2x volume, 1x tone
€1,388.00
Electric Guitar EVH Striped Frankie Relic
Body Material: Basswood
Body shape: ST-Style
Bridge / Tremolo: EVH®-Branded Floyd Rose® Locking Tremolo with EVH D-Tuna®
Bridge Pickup: Direct Mount EVH® Wolfgang® Humbucking
Color/ Finish: Red/White/Black Relic
Colour: Graphic
Controls: 1x volume
€1,499.00

Fancy a few more strings?

If six strings aren't enough and you want to expand your tonal range, here are some recommendations for high-end 7- and 8-string guitars for you.

Electric Guitar Ibanez AZ427P2QM-TUB
€1,499.00
DEAL!
€1,199.00

Alternative high-end electric guitars for metal music

Besides the best-known brands, other manufacturers in the high-end sector also produce electric guitars that are perfect for heavy metal tones. These guitars stand out for their high build quality and good value for money. Here you'll find a selection inspired by popular models in the metal scene.

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€1,999.00
€2,099.00
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€1,099.00
€3,799.00
€4,499.00
€3,899.00
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€2,599.00
€1,999.00
€2,369.00
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€2,999.00

High-end signature guitars from metal artists

€1,519.00
€1,555.00
€1,499.00
€1,399.00
€1,489.00
€2,199.00
Electric Guitar Ibanez PIA3761-SLW
€3,249.00
DEAL!
€2,499.00
€2,699.00
€1,469.00
DEAL!
Left-Handed Electric Guitar Ibanez JIVA10L-DSB Nita Strauss
€1,489.00
DEAL!
€13,999.00

Discover left-handed high-end electric guitars for metal

Of course we've also thought of left-handers. We've put together a selection of popular electric guitars from the metal world for left-handers.

DEAL!
Left-Handed Electric Guitar Ibanez JIVA10L-DSB Nita Strauss
€1,489.00
€1,149.00
Left-Handed Electric Guitar Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Goldtop LH
€2,699.00
€2,899.00
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