looking for the ultimate metal tool

[onlysardegna]

hello,
to be honest i have little to do with heavy metal. i am more of an alternative country americana guy. however my godson loves it. now his confirmation is coming up and i need a tip on what to give him that would really freak him out (in a happy way). he just got a new guitar, so what can i give him? whats THE tool to get the right sound/sounds? whats a must have item in heavy metal (clothes, style whatever)! i am willing to spend up to $400 (if less that's absolutely fine)
please help!

thanks
rock on!

PS i play plain simple acoustic guitars. is there acoustic guitars in heavy metal. what type, brand? sorry for being so unknowledgeable.

 

[waif]

Metal bands frequently use acoustic guitars, but mostly for interludes and such. For a beginner who wants to learn metal...some information about what equipment he already has would be helpful. $400 would cover a very nice practice amp, but we'd need to know what he's got to know if it's worth it.

 

[mrbean667]

Catholic metalheads unite!

But seriously, look around at music shops for a Roland Microcube. it is THE best cheap practice amp out there and covers EVERY single style imaginable.

There are acoustic guitars frequently used in metal: