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Master of Puppets (Live)
Metallica
GuitarRiffDistortedmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarESP MX220 (aka 'Eet Fuk') or Gibson Explorer (1984-1987 live era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (live, 1986-1987 era)
Amp Settings
mid3.5
bass6
gain8
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tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutingcrunchy high-gain rhythmarticulate note separationminimal ambiencedry, focused soundquad-tracked guitar feelMarshall cab punchfast attack
Difficulty
The riff section of 'Master of Puppets' live is highly demanding due to its relentless tempo, strict palm muting, and the need for precise, aggressive downpicking throughout. Maintaining clarity and stamina at this speed is a significant challenge even for advanced players.
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