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Low-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 players tend to favour modern electric guitar shapes that deliver a tougher sound and fast playability. Vintage models are seen less often, as they usually have a softer sound than modern instruments. You should also think about 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 standing among metal musicians and recommend a few more affordable alternatives.
These electric guitar models are most popular with metal artists:
Ibanez RG
The Ibanez RG is a very modern guitar series, praised for its lightweight construction, fast-playing neck with a flat radius and distinctive look. RGs are offered in various pickup configurations; in metal you most commonly see setups with two active or passive humbuckers.
Gibson Les Paul
The Gibson Les Paul was Gibson's first solidbody electric guitar and remains very popular today. Among the most popular Les Paul models are the classic Gibson Les Paul Standard and the more modern Gibson Les Paul Custom with gold hardware. In the metal world you’ll most often see models equipped with humbuckers.
Gibson SG
The Gibson SG, short for Solidbody Guitar, was originally intended to succeed the Les Paul, but over the years it gradually stepped out of its predecessor's shadow. Today the SG is a firm fixture in the metal scene and wins fans over with its woody, mid-focused sound. There are numerous different models, including some variants with vibrato.
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Fancy a few more strings?
If six strings aren't enough and you want to extend your tonal range, here are some recommendations for affordable 7- and 8-string guitars.
Alternative low-end electric guitars for metal
In addition to the brands you saw above, other manufacturers also produce low-end electric guitars that are perfect for heavy metal tones. These guitars impress with their solid build quality and good value for money. Here you'll find a selection modelled on popular instruments in the metal scene.
Low-end signature guitars from metal artists
Discover left-handed low-end electric guitars for metal
Of course we've thought of left-handers too. We've put together a selection of popular and affordable electric guitars for left-handed players in metal.
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