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Solo Tone
The Unforgiven
Metallica
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett signature, 1990s spec)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991 Black Album sessions)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1991. Kirk Hammett played the solo on 'The Unforgiven' using his ESP KH-2 loaded with EMG 81 pickups into a Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+. Wah pedal is clearly audible throughout the solo. No evidence of additional pedals or rack effects for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainvocal-like wah sweepssmooth legato runshigh-gain saturationclear note separationfluid bendstight low endslightly scooped midsharmonic overtonesexpressive phrasing
Difficulty
The solo demands advanced wah pedal technique, smooth legato, expressive bends, and precise articulation, making it challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett signature, 1990s spec)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991 Black Album sessions)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1991. Kirk Hammett played the solo on 'The Unforgiven' using his ESP KH-2 loaded with EMG 81 pickups into a Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+. Wah pedal is clearly audible throughout the solo. No evidence of additional pedals or rack effects for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainvocal-like wah sweepssmooth legato runshigh-gain saturationclear note separationfluid bendstight low endslightly scooped midsharmonic overtonesexpressive phrasing
Difficulty
The solo demands advanced wah pedal technique, smooth legato, expressive bends, and precise articulation, making it challenging for intermediate players.