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Solo Tone

Master of Puppets

Metallica

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (James Hetfield's main clean guitar for Master of Puppets clean sections, 1986 studio recording)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head

Amp Settings

gain0
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1986. The clean section of 'Master of Puppets' is widely reported to use the Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ with a Les Paul Custom, likely on the neck pickup. No evidence of pedals or outboard effects for the clean section; any reverb is likely from the studio or amp. No chorus, delay, or modulation audible or cited for the clean part.

Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothbell-like clarityarticulate and dynamicno breakup or distortionfull-bodied lowsrounded highssubtle room ambienceno modulation or chorusclean sustainclassic 1980s studio clean

Difficulty

The clean solo section requires accurate arpeggio picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and evenness, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.

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