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Marty Friedman
Jackson guitars through high-gain amps — Friedman's Megadeth soloing incorporated exotic Eastern scales and unconventional string-bending techniques into a highly personal metal vocabulary.
£500 rig from ~£478
Oriental Guitar Tone
Oriental guitar is among the most distinctive and influential approaches to the instrument. 1 oriental guitarist in the ToneStakr library — explore their gear, rigs, and tone at every budget from £200 to £2,500.
1 guitarist · Rig guides from £200 to £2,500
The best Oriental guitarists include Marty Friedman.
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Among the most celebrated Oriental guitarists are Marty Friedman. Each brings a distinct approach — explore their full tone and gear guides below.
A functional Oriental rig starts from around £200 for the essentials. The £500 tier covers a real tube amp and the right guitar — enough for authentic oriental tone. Explore the rigs below to see exactly what each budget gets you.
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