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Riff Tone

ManUNkind

Metallica

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP James Hetfield Iron Cross (EMG JH Set pickups)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 2016)

Amp Settings

gain8
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording for 'Hardwired... to Self-Destruct' (2016). Gear inferred from Metallica's documented studio rigs for this album; no direct source confirms exact amp/pickup for 'ManUNkind' riff, but Hetfield's ESP Iron Cross with EMG JH pickups and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier were standard for rhythm tracks on this era. No evidence of pedal use for riff section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingscooped midschunky low endmodern high-gain saturationarticulate attackclear note separationminimal ambiencefocused and drycompressed and punchy

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting with precise timing and a swing feel, demanding solid right-hand technique and rhythmic accuracy. Not technically advanced, but challenging for intermediate players due to groove and articulation.

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