Tagged: metal

Daz breaks down which string gauges actually work for drop tunings on 6, 7 and 8-string guitars, and why going too light wrecks your tone.

Scale length is one of the most overlooked specs on a metal guitar. Here's what it actually does to your tone, tension and tuning stability.

Neck profile shapes how fast you play, how your hand fatigues, and how clean your riffing sounds under gain. Here's what actually matters.

String-skipping looks flashy but it exposes every weakness in your high-gain signal chain. Here's what it demands from your guitar, gain staging, and amp sim.

High-gain amp sims can hiss, hum and squeal without a noise gate in the right place. Here's how to place and dial one in properly.

Palm muting is the engine of heavy rhythm tone — but your technique determines whether your gear can even deliver it. Here's what's actually happening.

Active or passive pickups for metal? Daz breaks down the real tonal differences, the rig compatibility issues, and which suits your playing style.

Fixed or floating bridge — the choice shapes your tuning stability, setup time and playing style more than almost any other spec. Here's what you need to know.

Amp sims sound thin, harsh or fake? Daz walks through the real reasons high-gain DI tones fall apart — and how to fix them properly.

Active vs passive pickups, fast necks, and the hardware that keeps you in tune through drop tunings — what actually matters in a metal guitar.