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Solo Tone
To Live Is to Die
Metallica
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarESP MX220 (aka 'Eet Fuk')
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1987-88)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass3.5
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Notes
Studio recording for '...And Justice for All' (1988). James Hetfield played the solo section. ADA MP-1 preamp and ADA MQ-1 EQ rack units were also reportedly used in the studio signal chain. Settings and effects are for the studio version, not live.
Tone Character(10)
scooped midstight and saturatedsinging sustainsmooth, liquid lead toneslightly rolled-off highsnot harshcompressedclear articulationhigh-gain saturationarticulate single-note lines
Difficulty
The solo is moderately challenging due to its melodic phrasing, need for expressive vibrato, and clean articulation, but does not require extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP MX220 (aka 'Eet Fuk')
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1987-88)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass3.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for '...And Justice for All' (1988). James Hetfield played the solo section. ADA MP-1 preamp and ADA MQ-1 EQ rack units were also reportedly used in the studio signal chain. Settings and effects are for the studio version, not live.
Tone Character(10)
scooped midstight and saturatedsinging sustainsmooth, liquid lead toneslightly rolled-off highsnot harshcompressedclear articulationhigh-gain saturationarticulate single-note lines
Difficulty
The solo is moderately challenging due to its melodic phrasing, need for expressive vibrato, and clean articulation, but does not require extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.