8 Strings and Amps
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Curt
Where we're going we don't need neck pickups.
Engl E530 => VHT/Fryette 2/50/2 => Uberkab.
I don't own this, but this is my friends newest set-up and it's really tight, and probably one of my favorite rigs i've played..
I don't own this, but this is my friends newest set-up and it's really tight, and probably one of my favorite rigs i've played..
Andii
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What works best for me is a maxon OD808 pedal to make it tighter, 5150/6505 amp and an oversized cab loaded with vintage 30 speakers.
Another thing that works well is unrealistic modeling like line6 or an axefx. It avoids the shortcomings of the analogue gear when taking in lower notes.
Another thing that works well is unrealistic modeling like line6 or an axefx. It avoids the shortcomings of the analogue gear when taking in lower notes.
Leuchty
Previously CYBERSYN
I think you can take Bugera off the list as they will sound like Peavey and Mesa. 
Hollowway
Extended Ranger
Yeah, I'm not sure about demos of those with 8s. But pretty much all of the Fryettes are known for good string to string definition, an unsaturated gain, and tightness. The UL and CLs are the driest and tightest, but the Sig X is right up there as well. The Deliverance is great, but it only has one channel, so a lot of people go for a UL or CL if they need more. And then the Memphis is not likely a good choice for metal.
amarshism
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I think you can take Bugera off the list as they will sound like shit
signalgrey
Ambiente Savante
wait that Monsters of High Gain amp shoot out would solve alot of issues wouldnt it?
The Monsters of High Gain - Premier Guitar
The Monsters of High Gain - Premier Guitar
groph
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-Bugera
Probably similar to Peavey since their amps are copies
-Marshall
Depends on the amp. You're probably not going to get a super tight low end with the more vintage heads but who knows? You might end up with something that sounds really cool if you try a more modern-metal capable amp like a JCM2000 or JVM410
-Blackstar
No clue
-Peavey
6505's deal with 8 strings extremely well so they're a safe bet. They sound good with most cabs that I've heard.
-Orange
Could probably get a pretty sweet tone from something like one of the higher powered Rockerverbs or even that monstrous Thunderverb 200 but I've only heard Orange heads with 6 strings and no super low tunings. Big, even, smooth tone. Not really aggressive though, but musical.
-Egnator
No idea.
-Line 6
The Vetta II's and PODS can handle the extended range stuff very well, that's what Meshuggah did for a long time
-ENGL
Surely any of their modern-voiced high gain amps can handle 8 strings. Word is that pretty much every ENGL high-gainer out there is really tight and saturated (the Blackmore is rawer but still tight). The Invader is kind of the holy grail of ENGL, or one of those SE heads.
-Mesa Boogie
Dialed in right, a Rectifier (or Roadster or Roadking) could deliver a massive tone for an 8 string
Probably similar to Peavey since their amps are copies
-Marshall
Depends on the amp. You're probably not going to get a super tight low end with the more vintage heads but who knows? You might end up with something that sounds really cool if you try a more modern-metal capable amp like a JCM2000 or JVM410
-Blackstar
No clue
-Peavey
6505's deal with 8 strings extremely well so they're a safe bet. They sound good with most cabs that I've heard.
-Orange
Could probably get a pretty sweet tone from something like one of the higher powered Rockerverbs or even that monstrous Thunderverb 200 but I've only heard Orange heads with 6 strings and no super low tunings. Big, even, smooth tone. Not really aggressive though, but musical.
-Egnator
No idea.
-Line 6
The Vetta II's and PODS can handle the extended range stuff very well, that's what Meshuggah did for a long time
-ENGL
Surely any of their modern-voiced high gain amps can handle 8 strings. Word is that pretty much every ENGL high-gainer out there is really tight and saturated (the Blackmore is rawer but still tight). The Invader is kind of the holy grail of ENGL, or one of those SE heads.
-Mesa Boogie
Dialed in right, a Rectifier (or Roadster or Roadking) could deliver a massive tone for an 8 string
