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Solo Tone

Atlas, Rise!

Metallica

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP KH-2 Ouija (Kirk Hammett signature, used on Hardwired...To Self-Destruct solos)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio blend, likely with Diezel VH4 and Marshall JVM410H based on era and interviews)

Amp Settings

gain8.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2016 (Hardwired...To Self-Destruct). Kirk Hammett's solos were tracked with his ESP KH-2 Ouija loaded with EMG 81/60 pickups. Amps were blended in the studio, with the Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier as the primary high-gain amp for solos. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationsinging sustaincutting lead presencebiting treble edgefluid legato runswah-inflected phrasingsharp pick attack

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced lead technique, fast picking, fluid legato, and expressive wah manipulation at a fast tempo, making it challenging for most players.

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