What budget do I need to sound like Jason Becker?

You can start building a Jason Becker-inspired rig for around ~£149. The sweet spot is ~£478, which gives you Ibanez RG421 EX, Boss Katana 50 MkII.

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Jason Becker

Jackson guitars through a Marshall — Becker's brief career produced some of the most emotionally transcendent shred recordings ever made, fusing classical counterpoint with blazing technique.

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GuitarIbanez RG421

AmpKatana 50

Guitar

Ibanez RG421 EX

Tone Source

££ Mid-Range£329

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Boss Katana 50 MkII

“five-voice amp engine with built-in studio FX”

The benchmark practice and small-venue amp — five amp characters, an onboard effects engine and genuine stage-worthy volume in a 50W combo.

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£ Budget£149

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Estimated total~£478

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About Jason Becker's Sound

Jackson guitars through a Marshall — Becker's brief career produced some of the most emotionally transcendent shred recordings ever made, fusing classical counterpoint with blazing technique.

Jason Becker

Budget Rig Breakdown

About Jason Becker's Sound

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