Prika Amaral’s favorite metal guitar says a lot about practical design, not just attitude
For a lot of guitar players, “favorite guitar” usually means the instrument that feels best in the room. For Nervosa guitarist Prika Amaral, it also means the one that can survive the road. In a new Guitar World profile, Amaral says the underrated metal guitar she relies on has been with her through 40 tours and never given her a problem. That kind of consistency is not a small thing in heavy music, where tuning stability, comfort, and durability can matter as much as tone.
What stands out in Amaral’s comments is not just loyalty, but why she chose this guitar in the first place. She says it solved the biggest issues she had with Flying Vs. That is an important detail for players who love the visual punch and stage presence of a V-style guitar but struggle with its practical drawbacks. The pointed shape may still look aggressive, but for Amaral it also delivers a more workable platform for long-term use.
That combination of road-tested reliability and ergonomic payoff helps explain why the guitar has become such a trusted companion. Touring can expose weak spots quickly: unstable hardware, awkward balance, or instruments that feel great at home but less so after back-to-back shows. Amaral’s experience suggests this model has avoided those traps. In an era when many players obsess over boutique gear and increasingly elaborate rigs, there is something refreshing about a guitarist choosing the instrument that simply does the job night after night.
The story also reinforces a broader point for metal players: “underrated” does not have to mean compromised. A guitar does not need to be a classic signature model or the most talked-about shape on social media to earn a serious following. Sometimes the best gear is the tool that lets the player focus on performance instead of maintenance. That seems to be the case here, where years of touring have turned a practical choice into a personal favorite.
For guitarists reading between the lines, the takeaway is clear. If you have been chasing a look or silhouette that creates more problems than it solves, Amaral’s example is a reminder to test for comfort and consistency first. The right guitar is not always the obvious metal icon. Sometimes it is the one that stays in tune, balances well, and keeps showing up when the tour bus keeps moving.
That is why this interview lands beyond fan curiosity. It is a useful reminder that great metal gear has to earn trust on the road, not just in a photo shoot. And when a player says an instrument has been their favorite on the planet after 40 tours, that is the kind of endorsement working guitarists tend to notice.
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