If all of the consecutive waves of emo music have taught us anything, it's that the genre is never going to go out of style. Today, we've got our sights set on the Midwest emo subgenre.
Below, we've laid out a bite-sized buying guide that will highlight a few of our gear picks for getting that characteristically melodic and noodly Midwest emo tone. An even shorter version of this guide can also be found on TikTok.
Single-Coil Supremacy: Telecasters are the quintessential Midwest emo guitar. The single-coil pickups are great for getting players the twinkle and twang that the genre is characteristic for. This Player Tele is a solid model for a solid price.
The All-Arounder Amp:
The Fender Twin Reverb is a really popular choice in the scene, used by the likes of Mike Kinsella of American Football and so many others. This '65 reissue is affordable, stage-worthy, and a versatile choice.
The Worthy Non-Tele:
Over the last few years, Reverend has become a really popular choice for Midwest emo guitarists and bassists. Although this Double Agent OG forgoes single-coils for a bridge humbucker and neck P90, you can still get tons of clarity and twang. Beautiful, well-built, and really solid buy.
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