I know these would be able to handle my metal needs..
Not sure about the others. I play in a band with 2 guitars that while has some metal influences, not really metal. And I like playing other things as well, but hard rock and metal are top 2!
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Some old LP customs didnt have a maple cap
I believe Peter Frampton's "Frampton Comes Alive" era LP was all mahogany
I would go with a Cold sweat set or a Miracle man set
It'd be classic/heavy rock but that suits me!