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Metallica
GuitarSoloDistortedmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarESP 400 Series Strat (modded, likely with Seymour Duncan or EMG pickups, but pre-EMG era for Kirk Hammett)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head
Amp Settings
mid4.5
bass6.5
gain7.5
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singing sustaincreamy lead tonewah-filtered phrasingfluid legato runstight and articulate attacksmooth, vocal-like bendsslight delay trailsfocused midrangenot overly scoopedhigh-gain saturation
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced lead techniques including fast picking, smooth legato, expressive bends, and nuanced wah pedal use, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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