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Harvester of Sorrow
Metallica
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for AJFA era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording amp for AJFA)
Amp Settings
mid4
bass6
gain8
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tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationdry, immediate attackarticulate chuggingrazor-sharp pick attackminimal ambiencefocused low endcrisp, biting treble
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo, with syncopated rhythms that demand strong right-hand control and timing.
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