How do I get metal sound from my guitar?

[heroics0ld1er]

I've been looking through forums, websites, and iv'e not been able to figure out the best way to get heavy metal sound from my guitar. Iv'e narrowed it down to two choices.

One, get the distortion from the amp itself. However, i'm not sure what kind of amp you would need. I know that Line6 amps with easy sound settings "Metal, Insane",etc, however, i'm looking for something a bit less pricey. So i would need to know, what kind of amp would give me heavy metal distortion? (what knobs should the amp have, etc.)

Second, buy a distortion pedal. Before i make this choice, i need a conformation that it is necessary. The amp i'm pretty much 100% likely to buy is a behringer. its got volume, overdrive, gain, treble, mid, and bass. single channel. is this a proficient amp for heavy metal distortion? if not, what kind of pedal should i get? i have been looking at the line6 ms2 uber metal tonecore distortion pedal. its got level, bass, scoop, mid, treble, and drive. however, it also has "pulverize", "metal", and "insane" settings. it seems quite obvious that this will give me the sound im looking for, but correct me if im wrong.

thanks,
ethan

[magpie74]

Before someone smacks you for talking about gear, let me give you the advice I wish someone had given me when I was young and broke:

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!!

If you settle for what you can afford, then not only do you not have the gear you need but you're that much further from having it! Beg, borrow or steal the gear you need to cripple by for the mean time and work your *** off to get the gear you really want.

As for Behringer products themselves, they really are a super value as far as cheap stuff goes. Whereas many companies are just now setting-up shop in China, Behringer has been over there for years and has figured out the best way to make a decent product at an affordable price. That said, do you really want their product? There's a reason why you won't see too many high-profile artists playing those types of brands.

[JustinR]

Remember as well there are lots of techniques involved in metal style playing that tend to define the genre, lots of palm muting, staccato runs, alternate picking, power chords, abrupt tempo and meter changes. these things we can help you develop, but the gear questions we can't answer here.

The above poster makes a very valid point too, you want to sound good without having something cheaply made that will break down or fall apart.
For that I recommend Harmony Central (http://www.harmony-central.com/), and The Gear Page (http://www.thegearpage.net/board/) to find out what you need exactly.

Best of Luck from a fellow metal head.

[onebyone]

tube screamer pedal.
if you're so thrifty, or on a budget, that'll boost your valvestate a little.
as stated prior, you get what you pay for.

[Crossroads]

It is strange how people never read the rules here :rolleyes: . Especially when every other Guitar forum is dominated almost 100% by gear discussions & recommendations. Jackson forum is a good place with some educated advice on metal gear/sounds :) .

Ian.

[ibanezzed]

It is strange how people never read the rules here :rolleyes: . Especially when every other Guitar forum is dominated almost 100% by gear discussions & recommendations. Jackson forum is a good place with some educated advice on metal gear/sounds :) .

Ian.



I heard someone say on here rules are ment to be broken, not to mention, people reply now and threads don't get locked, no offense mods but if ya don't enforce the rules, they will continue to be broken, in my case I won't answer cuz I don't want to be painted with a target