6 string for metal

inhuman666 · 04-07-2012, 03:17 PM

looking for a 6 string to play strictly deathmetal

need a FR and specs comparable to the BC Rich Stealth 7.

budget is $500.

any recommendations?

Thep · 04-07-2012, 03:39 PM

uhh...how about a BC Rich Stealth?

inhuman666 · 04-07-2012, 09:28 PM

^^^

already own a BC Rich Stealth 7! lol!

don't need another Stealth!

Jet9 · 04-07-2012, 09:42 PM

Why are you buying a 6 if you want something that's exactly like your 7? Seven strings have six strings built in, in case you didn't notice.

inhuman666 · 04-08-2012, 12:50 AM

well I'm new to the 7 string and not ready to play it live as yet!

I need to start playing solos and get kinda lost on the 7.

I dont have another guitar with a Floyd, so I'm interested in buying a 6 for this purpose.

Dont want to spend a lot of cash so was hoping someone can recommend a good 6!

Zado · 04-08-2012, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inhuman666

well I'm new to the 7 string and not ready to play it live as yet!

I need to start playing solos and get kinda lost on the 7.

I dont have another guitar with a Floyd, so I'm interested in buying a 6 for this purpose.

Dont want to spend a lot of cash so was hoping someone can recommend a good 6!

Try with LTD or Schecters,those are always a wise choice for metal

xeonblade · 04-08-2012, 09:23 AM

Easier to pay another 500$ for guitar than to learn to play ur damn instrument?

engage757 · 04-08-2012, 09:47 AM

I am gonna be honest man, the FR is a bad idea on a cheap guitar. IMHO. More trouble than it is worth.

Unknown Doodl3.2 · 04-08-2012, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jet9

Why are you buying a 6 if you want something that's exactly like your 7? Seven strings have six strings built in, in case you didn't notice.

I'm so sick of that idiotic comment. YES we know 7 string guitars have 6 strings in them as well... but they do not feel the same however; especially in the case of death metal, where digging into the bottom couple of strings is such a major component of playing the style.

OP, The best 6s, that come to mind, that you can pick up for a cheap price and still have good hardware on them is either used Japanese Ibanez RGs or Bc Rich Gunslingers.

primitiverebelworld · 04-08-2012, 03:40 PM

I recommend purely on specs: Jackson KVXMG King V BK. bad-ass shape, Basswood body=good mids, maple through neck, stock EMG81 & 85, FR Special, good inlays for dark lit stage and its BLACK

MFB · 04-08-2012, 04:58 PM

Jackson Warrior? Shape is similar to the Stealth, and Jackson necks are solid and you shouldn't need to change the stock pickups unless you don't like the 81/85 combo

jl-austin · 04-08-2012, 05:59 PM

Jackson X-series (choose your shape).

I have heard these are pretty good for the money.

7stringDemon · 04-08-2012, 06:01 PM

Any guitar with a humbucker in the bridge can play metal. Even jazz hollowbodies. Start lookin!

Saber_777 · 04-08-2012, 06:24 PM

LTD JH-600?

MikeH · 04-08-2012, 06:31 PM

Xiphos XPT700XH? 27 frets, Edge III trem (not nearly as bad as everyone says), and decent pickups.

C2Aye · 04-08-2012, 07:02 PM

I was going to recommend a Fender Stratocaster. But then I always recommend Strats.

Still, I'd recommend a Strat

Osiris · 04-08-2012, 07:25 PM

Doesn't a floyd rose alone cost like $200? Just get an Ibanez S something, the ZR tremolo is really smooth and stays in tune well. Or you could try to find a used RG1570/1550 or something with an edge pro.

inhuman666 · 04-08-2012, 08:35 PM

Thanks for the suggestions so far!

For those who posted the Stealth and Xiphos, I didnt mean I need another x-shaped guitar like the Stealth!

ittoa666 · 04-09-2012, 12:06 AM

Have you looked at the new Jackson X series?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/searc...ckson+x+series

Zerox8610 · 04-09-2012, 01:18 AM

Get an Ibanez for anything really... I got a RG350 on black friday for 220 or something stupidly cheap.... put in some Dimarzio breeds and that baby siiinnngggsssss

sleepy502 · 04-09-2012, 01:47 AM

you can get used ltd 400 series for cheaper than that.

avoid floyds on cheap guitars like the plague.

DjentiestOne · 04-13-2012, 04:21 AM

Learn to play 7 string...

vampiregenocide · 04-13-2012, 07:05 AM

Charvel DST-3FR

Ibanez Falchion

Jackson WRXMG

BC Rich Joey Jordison Warlock (I think it looks pretty brutal)

They're all relatively low-end, metal-looking guitars with FRs.

Cabinet · 04-13-2012, 07:17 AM

You know I'm not one for pointy guitars but DAMN that Ibanez Falchion looks sexy.

Viginez · 04-13-2012, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inhuman666

Thanks for the suggestions so far!

For those who posted the Stealth and Xiphos, I didnt mean I need another x-shaped guitar like the Stealth!

^^^

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inhuman666 ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2010 Location: Trinidad Posts: 39 Thanked: 7 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	6 string for metal looking for a 6 string to play strictly deathmetal need a FR and specs comparable to the BC Rich Stealth 7. budget is $500. any recommendations?

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Thep Blast & Sweep Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 1,699 Thanked: 30 Feedback Score: 13 reviews	uhh...how about a BC Rich Stealth? oremus91, Cabinet, Knyas and 4 others like this.

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inhuman666 ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2010 Location: Trinidad Posts: 39 Thanked: 7 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^^ already own a BC Rich Stealth 7! lol! don't need another Stealth!

04-08-2012, 12:50 AM	#5
inhuman666 ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2010 Location: Trinidad Posts: 39 Thanked: 7 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	well I'm new to the 7 string and not ready to play it live as yet! I need to start playing solos and get kinda lost on the 7. I dont have another guitar with a Floyd, so I'm interested in buying a 6 for this purpose. Dont want to spend a lot of cash so was hoping someone can recommend a good 6!

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Osiris SS.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 271 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Doesn't a floyd rose alone cost like $200? Just get an Ibanez S something, the ZR tremolo is really smooth and stays in tune well. Or you could try to find a used RG1570/1550 or something with an edge pro.

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inhuman666 ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2010 Location: Trinidad Posts: 39 Thanked: 7 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the suggestions so far! For those who posted the Stealth and Xiphos, I didnt mean I need another x-shaped guitar like the Stealth!

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