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Metallica
GuitarSoloDistortedmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarESP KH-2 'Mummy' (custom shop, 1990-91, EMG 81/60 active pickups)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main), blended with Marshall Super Lead and possibly Fender and Vox amps
Amp Settings
mid4
bass6
gain7.5
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wah-soaked lead tonesinging sustaintight and percussive attackscooped mids for clarityaggressive pick attackmodern metal saturationcutting upper midsarticulate single-note linestouch of delay for depthlayered amp blend
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced wah pedal technique, fast alternate picking, expressive bends, and precise timing, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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