Solo Tone

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Metallica

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarESP MX-220 (black finish)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC++

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass4

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Notes

Studio recording, 1990-1991. Main rhythm and solo tones tracked with Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++ (core amp), with additional layering from Marshall JCM800 and ADA MP-1 preamp. Aphex EQF-2 EQs and Aphex CX-1 Compressor/Expander used in effects loop. Settings and gear confirmed for Black Album sessions; solo section likely uses same core rig as rhythm but with possible additional EQ/boost. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivemassive low endscooped midsaggressive palm mutingsinging sustaincompressed and focusedharmonically richlayered guitar trackscrushing gainarticulate pick attack

Difficulty

The solo is intermediate due to its moderate tempo, need for tight rhythm and palm muting, and expressive bends/vibrato, but does not require advanced shredding or complex techniques.

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Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarESP MX-220 (black finish)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC++

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass4

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Effects & Signal Chain

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Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivemassive low endscooped midsaggressive palm mutingsinging sustaincompressed and focusedharmonically richlayered guitar trackscrushing gainarticulate pick attack

Difficulty

The solo is intermediate due to its moderate tempo, need for tight rhythm and palm muting, and expressive bends/vibrato, but does not require advanced shredding or complex techniques.

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