{"id":20581,"date":"2022-12-14T09:00:10","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T09:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/?p=20581"},"modified":"2022-12-14T09:54:50","modified_gmt":"2022-12-14T09:54:50","slug":"the-epiphone-extura-one-of-the-best-value-metal-guitars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/the-epiphone-extura-one-of-the-best-value-metal-guitars\/","title":{"rendered":"The Epiphone Extura &#8211; One of the Best Value Metal Guitars?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/the-epiphone-extura-one-of-the-best-value-metal-guitars\/#Aesthetics_with_attitude\" >Aesthetics with attitude<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/the-epiphone-extura-one-of-the-best-value-metal-guitars\/#A_stunning_AAA_flamed_maple_top\" >A stunning AAA flamed maple top<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/the-epiphone-extura-one-of-the-best-value-metal-guitars\/#Unleash_the_fiery_screams_of_Hell\" >Unleash the fiery screams of Hell<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/the-epiphone-extura-one-of-the-best-value-metal-guitars\/#Riffs_with_righteousness\" >Riffs with righteousness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/the-epiphone-extura-one-of-the-best-value-metal-guitars\/#What_are_you_waiting_for\" >What are you waiting for?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Bold. Alluring. And packed to the brim with high-spec hardware. The Epiphone <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/Epiphone_Electric.html?page=1&amp;filters[382]=2872\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Extura<\/a> <\/strong>is surely one of the best value metal guitars out there.<\/p>\n<p>It promises fast-paced riffs, accurate playability, and deliciously destructive tones through its array of professional standard components. These include super clear Fishman Fluence pickups and a sleek, premium ebony fretboard &#8211; features that you&#8217;d normally find on guitars well above the Extura&#8217;s price point!<\/p>\n<p>So, with such an impressive spec sheet and some killer looks, is the sinister Extura for you? Read on to find out more\u2026<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Aesthetics with attitude&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aesthetics_with_attitude\"><\/span>Aesthetics with attitude<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s utterly distinctive. The Extura forms part of Epiphone&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epiphone.com\/en-US\/Collection\/prophecy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prophecy series<\/a><\/strong>, which takes classic Gibson\/Epiphone shapes and supercharges them with metal menace.<\/p>\n<p>The exciting Extura is joined by the all-conquering Les Paul, showstopping Flying V, and hallowed SG, which are all a darker spin on the designs we know and love.<\/p>\n<p>In the Extura&#8217;s case, Epiphone have combined the iconic <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gibson.com\/en-US\/Collection\/explorer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gibson Explorer<\/a><\/strong> with the unreleased prototype <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gibson_Futura\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gibson Futura<\/a><\/strong>, creating a uniquely eye-catching shape. Angular and jagged, it&#8217;ll fit in on any stage, and with any group, no matter how edgy your music!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20652 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/The-Epiphone-Prophecy-series-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"The Epiphone Prophecy series\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/The-Epiphone-Prophecy-series-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/The-Epiphone-Prophecy-series-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/The-Epiphone-Prophecy-series-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/The-Epiphone-Prophecy-series-1080x540.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/The-Epiphone-Prophecy-series-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/The-Epiphone-Prophecy-series-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/The-Epiphone-Prophecy-series-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/The-Epiphone-Prophecy-series.jpg 1330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;A stunning AAA flamed maple top&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_stunning_AAA_flamed_maple_top\"><\/span>A stunning AAA flamed maple top<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s not just the angles that make the Extura alluring, it also sports a AAA flame maple veneer to really captivate your audience. And while it&#8217;s only a veneer, the AAA quality is a visual treat that&#8217;s usually found on far more expensive instruments.<\/p>\n<p>As for the finishes? Your choice of Purple Tiger, Yellow Tiger, and sleek, shiny Black provide plenty of captivating colours.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Unleash the fiery screams of Hell&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unleash_the_fiery_screams_of_Hell\"><\/span>Unleash the fiery screams of Hell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20752 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/Epiphone-Extura-body-and-pickups-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Epiphone Extura body and pickups\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/Epiphone-Extura-body-and-pickups-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/Epiphone-Extura-body-and-pickups-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/Epiphone-Extura-body-and-pickups-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/Epiphone-Extura-body-and-pickups-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/Epiphone-Extura-body-and-pickups-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/Epiphone-Extura-body-and-pickups-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/Epiphone-Extura-body-and-pickups-980x980.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/Epiphone-Extura-body-and-pickups-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/Epiphone-Extura-body-and-pickups.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Unrelenting roars. That&#8217;s what the Extura promises, and with a set of bespoke <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fishman.com\/fluence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fishman Fluence<\/a><\/strong> pickups, it&#8217;ll surely deliver. Usually found on high-spec metal guitars, these pickups have been custom-voiced for the Extura to deliver a truckload of tones.<\/p>\n<p>Equipped with three distinct voicings that give you plenty of sonic options, you&#8217;re never short of fresh takes when writing or improvising music.<\/p>\n<p>First up is a vintage &#8220;Patent Applied For&#8221; warm, crunchy style &#8211; a sound that&#8217;s sought after by die-hard gearheads for its creamy and vintage humbucker tones. Dial it back and achieve some classic rock and blues sounds when you fancy a break from all the head-banging!<\/p>\n<p>Next is the hot modern humbucker voicing, which Fishman do so well. Super clear and tight thanks to the active electronics, this voicing will make solos rip with razor-edged sonics and chords drip with saturation when you crank the gain.<\/p>\n<p>And finally, for an extended dynamic range, you can access a sparkling single coil sound, great for when you need to thin out your tone or dial back the sound completely for a lower output style.<\/p>\n<p>With three distinct voicings packed into one set of pickups, the Extura can provide so many musical options before you even begin to look at amps and effects units.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Riffs with righteousness&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Riffs_with_righteousness\"><\/span>Riffs with righteousness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>OK, so I needed that to alliterate.<\/p>\n<p>It might not be righteousness you&#8217;re riffing with, but it will certainly be with untamed speed. And that&#8217;s because the Extura serves up a special asymmetrical SlimTaper neck shape with a super smooth ebony fretboard.<\/p>\n<p>This odd neck shape gives your thumb a thicker resting point, and it thins out towards the bottom, allowing more room for your fretting fingers.<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, you&#8217;ll find it much easier to pull off technical licks and fast-tapping solos.<\/p>\n<p>And at risk of sounding like a broken record, again, these features are usually found on much pricier instruments.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20651 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/The-Epiphone-Extura-One-of-the-Best-Value-Metal-Guitars-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"The Epiphone Extura - One of the Best Value Metal Guitars\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/The-Epiphone-Extura-One-of-the-Best-Value-Metal-Guitars-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/The-Epiphone-Extura-One-of-the-Best-Value-Metal-Guitars-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/The-Epiphone-Extura-One-of-the-Best-Value-Metal-Guitars-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/The-Epiphone-Extura-One-of-the-Best-Value-Metal-Guitars-1080x540.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/The-Epiphone-Extura-One-of-the-Best-Value-Metal-Guitars-1280x640.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/The-Epiphone-Extura-One-of-the-Best-Value-Metal-Guitars-980x490.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/The-Epiphone-Extura-One-of-the-Best-Value-Metal-Guitars-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/The-Epiphone-Extura-One-of-the-Best-Value-Metal-Guitars.jpg 1330w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;What are you waiting for?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-45928375-1fd3-4d7e-b1f0-0adee316b54f%22:%91%22border_color_top%22%93}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_you_waiting_for\"><\/span>What are you waiting for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s for you. 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These include super clear Fishman Fluence pickups and a sleek, premium ebony fretboard &#8211; features that you&#8217;d normally expect to find on guitars well above the Extura&#8217;s price point!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":20750,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>Bold. Alluring. And packed to the brim with high-spec hardware. The Epiphone <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/Electric_Guitars\/Epiphone_Electric.html?page=1&filters[382]=2872\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Extura<\/a> <\/strong>is surely one of the best value metal guitars out there.<\/p><p>It promises fast-paced riffs, accurate playability, and deliciously destructive tones through its array of professional standard components. These include super clear Fishman Fluence pickups and a sleek, premium ebony fretboard - features that you'd normally expect to find on guitars well above the Extura's price point!<\/p><p>So, with such an impressive spec sheet and some killer looks, is the sinister Extura for you? Read on to find out more\u2026<\/p><hr \/><h3>Aesthetics with attitude<\/h3><p>It's utterly distinctive. The Extura forms part of Epiphone's <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epiphone.com\/en-US\/Collection\/prophecy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prophecy series<\/a><\/strong>, which takes classic Gibson\/Epiphone shapes and supercharges them with metal menace.<\/p><p>The exciting Extura is joined by the all-conquering Les Paul, showstopping Flying V, and hallowed SG, which are all a darker spin on the designs we know and love.<\/p><p>In the Extura's case, Epiphone have combined the iconic <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gibson.com\/en-US\/Collection\/explorer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gibson Explorer<\/a><\/strong> with the unreleased prototype <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gibson_Futura\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gibson Futura<\/a><\/strong>, creating a uniquely eye-catching shape. Angular and jagged, it'll fit in on any stage, and with any group, no matter how edgy your music!<\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20652 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/The-Epiphone-Prophecy-series-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"The Epiphone Prophecy series\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h3>A stunning AAA flamed maple top<\/h3><p>It's not just the angles that make the Extura alluring, it also sports a AAA flame maple veneer to really captivate your audience. And while it's only a veneer, the AAA quality is a visual treat that's usually found on far more expensive instruments.<\/p><p>As for the finishes? Your choice of Purple Tiger, Yellow Tiger, and sleek, shiny Black provide plenty of captivating colours.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Unleash the fiery screams of Hell<\/h3><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-20654 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/Fishman-Fluence-pickups-on-the-Epiphone-Extura-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Fishman Fluence pickups on the Epiphone Extura\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/>Unrelenting roars. That's what the Extura promises, and with a set of bespoke <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fishman.com\/fluence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fishman Fluence<\/a><\/strong> pickups, it'll surely deliver. Usually found on high-spec metal guitars, these pickups have been custom-voiced for the Extura to deliver a truckload of tones.<\/p><p>Equipped with three distinct voicings that give you plenty of sonic options, you're never short of fresh takes when writing or improvising music.<\/p><p>First up is a vintage \"Patent Applied For\" warm, crunchy style - a sound that's sought after by die-hard gearheads for its creamy and vintage humbucker tones. Dial it back and achieve some classic rock and blues sounds when you fancy a break from all the head-banging!<\/p><p>Next is the hot modern humbucker voicing, which Fishman do so well. Super clear and tight thanks to the active electronics, this voicing will make solos rip with razor-edged sonics and chords drip with saturation when you crank the gain.<\/p><p>And finally, for an extended dynamic range, you can access a sparkling single coil sound, great for when you need to thin out your tone or dial back the sound completely for a lower output style.<\/p><p>With three distinct voicings packed into one set of pickups, the Extura can provide so many musical options before you even begin to look at amps and effects units.<\/p><hr \/><h3>Riffs with righteousness<\/h3><p>OK, so I needed that to alliterate.<\/p><p>It might not be righteousness you're riffing with, but it will certainly be with untamed speed. And that's because the Extura serves up a special asymmetrical SlimTaper neck shape with a super smooth ebony fretboard.<\/p><p>This odd neck shape gives your thumb a thicker resting point, and it thins out towards the bottom, allowing more room for your fretting fingers.<\/p><p>Consequently, you'll find it much easier to pull off technical licks and fast-tapping solos.<\/p><p>And at risk of sounding like a broken record, again, these features are usually found on much pricier instruments.<\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20651 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/12\/The-Epiphone-Extura-One-of-the-Best-Value-Metal-Guitars-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"The Epiphone Extura - One of the Best Value Metal Guitars\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p><hr \/><h3>What are you waiting for?<\/h3><p>It's for you. Whether you're into metal or not, the Extura offers a gateway to superior sounds at a fraction of the cost of similar spec'd instruments.<\/p><p>Metalheads will appreciate the ferocious tones and smooth playability, whereas the metal-curious get a guitar with multiple voicings and an addictive feel. What's not to love? 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