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Riff Tone
Breadfan
Metallica
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarESP MX220 (James Hetfield's white 'Eet Fuk' Explorer-style guitar)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall power amp, Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1998 (Garage Inc. sessions). Gear confirmed for riff section by multiple sources. No evidence of pedals or effects other than amp distortion and possible studio EQ/processing.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp attackchunky low endarticulate pick responsedry, in-your-facecrisp trebleminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff is played at a fast tempo with relentless alternate picking and tight palm muting, demanding precision, stamina, and synchronization with the rhythm section.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP MX220 (James Hetfield's white 'Eet Fuk' Explorer-style guitar)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall power amp, Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1998 (Garage Inc. sessions). Gear confirmed for riff section by multiple sources. No evidence of pedals or effects other than amp distortion and possible studio EQ/processing.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp attackchunky low endarticulate pick responsedry, in-your-facecrisp trebleminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff is played at a fast tempo with relentless alternate picking and tight palm muting, demanding precision, stamina, and synchronization with the rhythm section.