metal

Hello everyone, This thread goes out to all the players out there struggling to play something that just seems downright impossible. While I generally don't think shortcuts are the way to go with guitar playing at all, there are times when you just have to realize that even our idols aren't...

12k DC resistance, ceramic magnets. I've never owned a guitar with P90's, so I don't know how they're supposed to sound. But I'm pretty fond of the sound of this one. Very different from EMG's which I've used for decades. Criticism welcome! As said, I know nothing about P90's. :ugh:

dont knwo if this counts as my first bass but i havnt played bass in like 8 years (well i did play it a year ago when i kidna saved the band for high school ending ceremony (they couldnt find a good bass player)) and sold my gear off, but recently i got a spark to return to play bass (mostly...

I'm about 11 or 12 sounds into an instrumental album, mostly in the metal/prog vein, but with jazz/fusion influence. I'm looking for a guitarist much more capable than I to collab online to finish off the songs. I am primarily a 6 string bassist (have played for about 30 years), but am a decent...

Greetings! I git the Opportunity to get a pitbull cl50/12 (with eq) for a fairly decent price. Wanted to ask whether is a good choice for “modern” metal (think meshuggah, downturning etc) and rock/shred in general. Also, how does it handles pedals? Many thanks! Dave

I know my situation isn't exactly unique and I'm definitely not the first person to post about this, but I'm looking for very specific, detailed recommendations about my situation, please and thank you! I'm a guitar player who makes metal music. I want to play live, but don't have a band and...

please enjoy this amazing new track mates! made with all the love of the universe

I have been using reaper for about 2 years, chasing tones and mixing over and over. I can't seem to get it to sound crisp/clear without sounding harsh. But the biggest battle is not sounding congested and muddy. I have tried EQing, panning, stereo wideners, compression, etc etc. It just somehow...

Looking to collab with someone online combining influences from stuff like sludge metal, hardcore, math rock, prog, fusion, death metal and noise rock. I'm no songwriting expert but my favourite stuff I've written tends to come from working with unusual rhythms, chord progressions, moods, etc...

So Trevor's death raised a lot of questions about what was next for these guys and looks like TBDM will continue, Ryan Knight is back and Brian will take up vocals. Great article and personally excited to hear this. No one will ever replace Trevor but Ellis and Knight tearing it up together is...

Just looking for inspiration and help with a track that I'm stumped on, I can't seem to figure out what to put in the clean/bass spot. I kinda imagine a Plini/intervals/Sithu style shred... But I also kinda suck at guitar 😅😩 Here is the track (unfinished) for a general idea. Anyone and...

Experimenting with different pre tubes. Have used Electro Harmonix 7025 and just ordered JJ EC803 High Performance. Recommend placement valves 1-4? Looking for something to push the Blue Channel (I prefer not to use overdrive) and to tame the compressed vibe of the Red channel. Thanks!

Hey! I've been using a Line 6 Helix LT and Neural DSP plugins exclusively for jamming, practicing and recording guitar for some years now. And honestly it works more than well enough for me, but I've been thinking for a little while that I miss having a tube amp and a cab when im just messing...

hey guys! Currently doing the final touches on the mix for an EP and would like to hear your opinions before I fuck something up :lol: Haven't mixed in almost a year due to work and University, so my ears are a tad rusty right now im kinda unsure on the bass balance, as it sounds kinda thin on...

I recently started exploring the Lasse Lammert presets for Axe FX and noticed his tones are incredibly dry and thick. Generally I have been dialing in and playing with tones that felt way more wet and spongy in comparison, with way more air and sustain. I am having trouble playing convincingly...

Hy guys my band subspectral released their first album today! As well as our first music video! I am very proud of it so I thought I need to make a thread to show it to your guys! Hope you have time to give it a look, teaser: there is some guitar porn in it: Red Layer, PRS, Ibby headless bass...

Hi guys! I've made a test comparison of Eminence The Governor and Eminence CV-75 on Engl Powerball 2 with Engl 2x12 cab. I think these ones are perfect alternatives to Celestion Vintage 30 if not better. What's your opinion?

Hi there! I am kinda new to this active pickups thing. So far I am happy with the ones I got for my 6 string CGCFAD guitar (EMG 81&85). I've seen there is also a 7 string version but I think I want something different for my 7 string. What I play is heavy chugging riffs on my bridge pickup...

HI Yall... Like many of you it seems to be an art of reKickStarting the Musical Engine every now and then and giving the whole proper promotion of ones musical career and endeavours a good go. Going to be doing my best to share consistently the music I think you all will find surprisingly...

Hey guys, I finally got a semi decent recording. Guitar is a Telecaster tuned to Drop A played in the neck pickup through an Omega Granophyre Neural DSP plugin. Bass is an Ibanez Gio biamped through the Granophyre plugin and a GK Amplification 2LE plugin. Drums are Steven Slate Free pack...