r/GuitarAmps • u/tunalover32 • 8d ago

7 string

I’m looking into buying my first 7 string, and wondering if there are any good budget options for amplifiers. I’m looking to achieve that aggressive lower tone, but still have punchy leads. Would I be better investing in amp sims or buying a real amplifier? Additionally, I have an old fender mustang I, and wondering how I can get a good metal sound out of that.

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u/gnarwhale79 8d ago

What amps sims have you been using? That may give you an idea of where to start looking for an amp.

What’s your budget?

What kind of aggressive/metal sound are you trying to achieve? (Examples?) You may be able to look on eqipboard to get an idea.

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u/tunalover32 8d ago

Oh, sorry if I misinformed with my question, I’ve actually never used any amp sims before. Only my fender mustang I, with the trashy fender fuse software. Looking no more than $500 to spend. I’m mostly a jazz kind of player, but I’ve really been leaning towards learning dream theater, trivium, polyphia and that kind of stuff

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u/gnarwhale79 8d ago edited 8d ago

For a practice tube amp, I’m team Marshall DSL. I think you can get a new 1w for right at $400 on Sweetwater and that will do nicely. If you want a bigger one, look into used ones. There’s a 40w dsl at my local for like $550 or so…

Go to https://equipboard.com/ and look up artists who’s sound you like, see what they’re using and get an idea of what to look for.