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Solo Tone
Of Wolf and Man
Metallica
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett signature, early 1990s spec)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, Black Album sessions)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Of Wolf and Man' solo, 1991 Black Album sessions. Kirk Hammett on lead guitar. Gear confirmed for Black Album era; no evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo section.
Tone Character(10)
high-gain saturationtight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsinging sustaincutting lead tonearticulate attackscooped midscrisp high endfocused low endwah-inflected phrasing
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced alternate picking, expressive wah pedal use, and rapid open-string licks, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett signature, early 1990s spec)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, Black Album sessions)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Of Wolf and Man' solo, 1991 Black Album sessions. Kirk Hammett on lead guitar. Gear confirmed for Black Album era; no evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo section.
Tone Character(10)
high-gain saturationtight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsinging sustaincutting lead tonearticulate attackscooped midscrisp high endfocused low endwah-inflected phrasing
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced alternate picking, expressive wah pedal use, and rapid open-string licks, making it challenging for most players.