"There are guitars, and then there are METAL guitars. Anyone who has played in a heavy metal band for any amount of time knows this. You simply don't play Slayer on a Telecaster and expect to impress anyone. Good metal guitars are robustly designed to take a beating and the best ones are pointier than a pile of broken glass. If you're new to playing, then take the bull by the horns and check out some house recommendations!"
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