Riff Tone
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Metallica
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Studio recording, 1990-1991 Black Album sessions. Rhythm guitar for riff section played by James Hetfield on ESP MX-250 with EMG 81 in bridge. Outboard Aphex EQF-2 and CX-1 compressor in effects loop for additional EQ/compression. No evidence of pedals in front of amp for riff section; Eventide H3000 used for subtle stereo widening/detuning in mix. Settings reflect studio, not live.
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Studio recording, 1990-1991 Black Album sessions. Rhythm guitar for riff section played by James Hetfield on ESP MX-250 with EMG 81 in bridge. Outboard Aphex EQF-2 and CX-1 compressor in effects loop for additional EQ/compression. No evidence of pedals in front of amp for riff section; Eventide H3000 used for subtle stereo widening/detuning in mix. Settings reflect studio, not live.