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Orion
Metallica
GuitarSoloDistortedmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarESP M-II (1980s, custom for Kirk Hammett)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head
Amp Settings
mid4
bass5.5
gain7.5
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singing sustainfluid and melodic leadtight and percussive attackslightly scooped midsarticulate high endcontrolled feedbackhigh output, saturated soundclear note separationaggressive yet smooth
Difficulty
The solo requires advanced lead technique, including fast alternate picking, precise bends, and melodic phrasing typical of 1980s metal solos.
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