6 string for metal

[inhuman666]

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]

uhh...how about a BC Rich Stealth?

 

[inhuman666]

^^^

already own a BC Rich Stealth 7! lol!

don't need another Stealth!

 

[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.

 

[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!

 

[Zado]

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]

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

 

[engage757]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Jackson X-series (choose your shape).

I have heard these are pretty good for the money.

 

[7stringDemon]

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

 

[Saber_777]

LTD JH-600?

 

[MikeH]

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

 

[C2Aye]

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

Still, I'd recommend a Strat

 

[Osiris]

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]

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]

Have you looked at the new Jackson X series?

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/search/search.jsp?question=jackson+x+series

 

[Zerox8610]

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