Heavy Guitars

The Best Heavy Metal Guitars for Rock and Metal

What is an electric guitar for heavy?

A heavy metal electric guitar is a type of guitar designed especially for playing heavy metal, a musical genre characterized by its speed, distortion, and aggressiveness. These guitars often have bold, angular shapes, such as arrows, wings, or swords, and dark or contrasting colors, although this style can also be played on Les Paul-type guitars. They are also distinguished by having high-gain pickups, which produce a powerful, overdriven sound, and floating or fixed bridges, which allow vibratos or alternate tunings. Some of the keywords that define these guitars are: electric guitar, heavy metal guitar, heavy guitar.

How to choose an electric guitar for heavy?

When choosing a heavy duty electric guitar, there are several factors to consider, including budget, experience level, personal style, and desired sound. Here are some tips to help you decide:

•      The budget: depending on how much you want to spend, you will be able to access different ranges of quality and benefits. In general, cheaper guitars tend to have simpler materials and components, while more expensive ones offer more durability, comfort, and versatility. However, there are options for all budgets, from cheap but functional guitars to high-end guitars with luxury finishes.
•      The level of experience: If you are a beginner, you may want to start with a guitar that is easy to play and adjust, one that does not require a lot of maintenance or frequent adjustments. For example, a guitar with a fixed bridge or single tremolo may be more suitable than one with a floating bridge or Floyd Rose, which takes much longer to tune and adjust. You can also opt for a guitar with a comfortable, slim neck that makes it easy to access the higher frets. If you are advanced or professional, you can search for a guitar that suits your specific preferences and needs, such as the type of pickups, the radius of the fingerboard or the thickness of the neck.
•      Personal style: the heavy electric guitar is an instrument that reflects the personality and taste of the musician who plays it. Therefore, it is important to choose a guitar that you like both aesthetically and sonically. There are many different models of electric guitars for heavy metal, with various shapes and colors. You can be inspired by your heavy metal idols or create your own style. The important thing is that you feel comfortable and proud of your guitar.
•      The Desired Sound: The sound of a heavy electric guitar largely depends on the pickups it has. The pickups are the devices that pick up the vibrations of the strings and convert them into electrical signals. There are two main types of pickups: single coils, which produce a bright, clear sound, and double coils, or humbuckers, which produce a thicker, more powerful sound. For heavy metal, the most common is to use humbucker pickups, which also reduce noise and interference. Within the humbucker pickups, there are different models and brands, which can vary the tone and output of the guitar. Some of the most popular are the EMG, the Seymour Duncan or the DiMarzio. You can also combine different pickups on the bridge and neck, to get different nuances.