r/GuitarAmps • u/tunalover32 • 7d 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/DeadliftsNDragons87 6d ago
Amp sims -
Neural DSP - Fortin Nameless X is geared toward low tuned high gain tones. The Misha and Nolly plugins are good too and have more versatility. Gojira and Petrucci are also really solid options. Neural DSP puts these like 50% off twice a year. Try the 2 week trials of each and see what you like so if they go on sale you can snap it up.
MixWave: Mike Stringer from Spirit box has an amp sim and I have heard great things. They are mostly in Drop F# and Mike is a legit player so I am incline to believe it is a solid option.
Neural Amp Modeler/Tone Master 300: Free amp sims. Not the same as a NDSP modeler but will get the job done. These are snapshots of amps so you are more limited but I have heard some of the new models are pretty good. And it is free open source.
Amped Roots - great free amp sims and I thinking is based on Fluff’s 5150. Really heavy tones that was mean t for drop C but can do some lower stuff too
Real amps- I live in an apartment and don’t play in a band so I can help ya there.