Hi guys, new to electric guitar but my first year playing guitar 20 years ago was electric.

I just bought an E-II horizon NT. Looking to mostly play metal and classic rock. I'd love to have a great clean channel too (classical guitar background) but main emphasis is distorted tones. I heard about the scarlet interface, i will probably get that next paycheck and maybe an sm57.

I am currently using a mg30fx i got about five years ago but never really used until now. It' sounds FINE for what it is but i'm looking for a bit more power, better output that will fill the room and not die out or lose integrity of sound.

Which amp would satisfy my needs:

1. great for home/apartment/small gig

2)headphone connectivity

3. being able to record directly to computer or load channels? are these called modelers?

4. being able to record with video without it sounding like crap

5. good quality sound not too stereo-y

I am also open to tube options but that's probably a different thread altogether.

Currently i'm looking at boss katana 3 and Peavey Vypyr X2 60-watt 1 x 12-inch Combo Amplifier.

Mainly metal/classic rock. I just bought an E-II horizon NT, looking to become a shredder. Currently using a marshall MG30fx i bought in 2023 ago but never really picked up electric till now.

Mostly will be playing at home metallica stuff but looking to move to apartment. I want a home amp that could play a small gig/open mic. My goal is to eventually join a band once my chops are a lot better.

Do they make amp nows that also have modeller or idk what it's called but to connect to computer to load other tones and play with headset? Currently i play my MG30fx when noone home and with my Sennheiser 560s headphone.

Also Tube vs Solid State? Cabinet vs regular practice amp? What can i get better than my MG30fx? I think the distortion sounds fine but clean channel is kinda bad to say the least imo.

Floyd rose VS Hard Trem. Gloss Vs Satin etc..

ESP: E-II Horizon NT-II or Jackson Soloist SL2MG

Hello all, lifelong classical guitarist trying to transition to Metal/rock. I want to buy a guitar in the 1-3k range, preferably with EMG pickups since i remember as a kid my first lessons my teacher had EMG pickups and he was awesome and love the tone. But, i'm open to ANY guitar on any budget as long as it looks good, feels good, and will make me wanna play it. I currently also have a mexican strat vintera 70's style.

Anyhow, currently i've narrowed my choices to these two guitars. I'm open to ibanez, prs, sheckter literally any brand but havent looked too into their guitars other than the c1 hellraiser.

I got to try the SL2mg yesterday and today (two diff guitar centers lol). While i'm loving the looks and sound, i'm not sure about the matte or satin finish. Dunno if i felt weird cuz i was playing at store or what but it wasn't a home run first playthrough experience like most my other guitars. I do know the fender glossy finishes i do like, would probably prefer to get a guitar like that.

Also bonus question, I'm very torn I think i want the floyd rose and learn how to use the system. I'm willing to learn all the complexities and what not. BUT i know that there's plenty of stuff i can work on until i really really need one and have the skills to use the whammy bar.

What i really really want tho is a electric guitar in lavender color with EMG's... Havent found one standard yet w/o going custom that i like. But really this queestion is

MATTE Finish + FR vs Glossy esp HT.

https://preview.redd.it/ngt8scy04zxg1.png?width=1462&format=png&auto=webp&s=0227cbc47b409273f560b3dd0a4c1351465f7042

Ed

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edit: New challenger, Charvel Custom Shop San Dimas HS FR - Lavender Ice

planning on selling a few things that will cover this guitar w/o having to use credit/financing.

https://preview.redd.it/vbglue4aa6yg1.png?width=1234&format=png&auto=webp&s=61669ebfb61f553b89e1ea0d10a5503729690c18

fuk me...

Thanks in advance for any help.