String Theory #33: Verified – More Pointy = More Metal

For years, guitarists have argued about what truly makes a guitar metal. Pickups? Amps? Gain? Tuning?

In String Theory #33, we finally settle the debate using the most reliable method available: math.

This week’s cartoon takes us into a classroom where a guitarist confidently presents a chalkboard equation that explains everything. Written clearly for all to see:

Metalness ∝ Pointiness

Below it, a simple progression of guitar shapes tells the full story – from rounded, traditional bodies labeled Classic Rock, to increasingly sharp silhouettes that escalate through Hard Rock, Metal, and finally land at EXTREME METAL. The conclusion is stamped and verified.

The more points a guitar has, the heavier it sounds.
It’s not opinion.
It’s not marketing.
It’s science.