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Metallica
GuitarRiffCleanmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for the Black Album sessions)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991 Black Album sessions)
Amp Settings
mid4.5
bass5.5
gain0
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crisp and glassytight low endarticulate single-note clarityslight amp reverb for spaceactive pickup claritypercussive attackno audible breakupno modulation or delaystudio-polisheddistinct from heavy rhythm tone
Difficulty
The clean intro riff requires accurate picking and muting for clarity, but is otherwise straightforward and accessible for most players.
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