
Nuno Bettencourt
Washburn N4 through a Marshall — Nuno's Extreme leads combine tapping, whammy theatrics and lightning alternate picking with a natural funk rhythm sense that sets him apart from pure shredders.
£500 rig from ~£478
Funk Metal guitar is among the most aggressive yet groove-locked approaches to the instrument. 2 funk metal guitarists in the ToneStakr library — explore their gear, rigs, and tone at every budget from £200 to £2,500.
2 guitarists · Rig guides from £200 to £2,500
The best Funk Metal guitarists include Nuno Bettencourt, Dave Navarro.
Tone Library

Washburn N4 through a Marshall — Nuno's Extreme leads combine tapping, whammy theatrics and lightning alternate picking with a natural funk rhythm sense that sets him apart from pure shredders.
£500 rig from ~£478

Gibson Les Paul and PRS through a Marshall — Navarro's Jane's Addiction tone blends funk, metal and goth atmosphere with melodic lead lines and a cinematic sense of composition.
£500 rig from ~£527
Budget Tiers
FAQ
Among the most celebrated Funk Metal guitarists are Nuno Bettencourt, Dave Navarro. Each brings a distinct approach — explore their full tone and gear guides below.
A functional Funk Metal rig starts from around £200 for the essentials. The £500 tier covers a real tube amp and the right guitar — enough for authentic funk metal tone. Explore the rigs below to see exactly what each budget gets you.
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