German Metal Gear Used by German Metal Artists
Drawn from the documented rigs of 293 german metal artists and the Equipboard community — ranked by real usage, not opinion.
Gear That Defines German Metal
Not just popular — disproportionately german metal. Multipliers compare usage among german metal artists & fans to usage across all of Equipboard, so gear everyone owns doesn't crowd out the gear that makes this genre sound like itself.
Gibson Flying V
Solid Body Electric Guitars
2.4× vs site-wide
2
Tech 21 Paul Landers PL1 Signature Fly Rig
Multi Effects Pedals
2.0× vs site-wide
3
Engl Straight 100
Guitar Amplifier Heads
2.0× vs site-wide
4
Peavey Valveking VK100 Head
Guitar Amplifier Heads
2.0× vs site-wide
5
Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer
Overdrive Effects Pedals
1.9× vs site-wide
6
ESP LTD EC-256
Solid Body Electric Guitars
1.9× vs site-wide
7
Boss CH-1 Super Chorus
Chorus Effects Pedals
1.8× vs site-wide
8
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Dunlop GCB-95 Cry Baby
Wah Pedals
1.6× vs site-wide
9
Ibanez Tube Screamer Mini
Overdrive Effects Pedals
1.6× vs site-wide
10
Marshall 1960A 4x12'' Cabinet
Guitar Amplifier Cabinets
1.6× vs site-wide
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The Artists Behind the Data
This page is built from the documented rigs of german metal artists on Equipboard — a few of the 293:
How We Built This Guide
Documented artist rigs
Every count starts with the sourced, evidence-backed gear of 293 german metal artists on Equipboard — interviews, photos, and rig breakdowns, not guesswork.
Community signal
Saves and gear-photo tags from players who love this genre add weight, so the lists reflect who actually plays this stuff.
Distinctive, not just popular
We compare german metal usage to all of Equipboard — so a tuner everyone owns doesn't drown out the gear that makes this genre sound like itself.
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