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Solo Tone
The Thing That Should Not Be
Metallica
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V (black, late 1970s)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass3.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1985-1986. Kirk Hammett solo section. Amp settings and gear based on period-correct interviews and rig rundowns. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo. Effects loop used for EQ and possible wah/delay. Album: Master of Puppets.
Tone Character(10)
mid-scooped and aggressivedark and ominoussinging sustainwah-filtered lead linestight and percussive attackcrushing low endarticulate note separationmetallic edgefluid legato phrasinghigh-gain saturation
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced wah pedal technique, expressive bends, and precise timing to cut through the dense, high-gain mix. While not extremely fast, the phrasing and articulation demand control and feel.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V (black, late 1970s)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass3.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1985-1986. Kirk Hammett solo section. Amp settings and gear based on period-correct interviews and rig rundowns. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo. Effects loop used for EQ and possible wah/delay. Album: Master of Puppets.
Tone Character(10)
mid-scooped and aggressivedark and ominoussinging sustainwah-filtered lead linestight and percussive attackcrushing low endarticulate note separationmetallic edgefluid legato phrasinghigh-gain saturation
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate to advanced wah pedal technique, expressive bends, and precise timing to cut through the dense, high-gain mix. While not extremely fast, the phrasing and articulation demand control and feel.