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Riff Tone
Wherever I May Roam
Metallica
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for the Black Album sessions)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording amp for Black Album clean tones)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1991. Clean sections tracked with James Hetfield's ESP MX220 and Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+. No evidence of additional pedals for clean tone. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and typical Black Album studio practices.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear and articulatetight low endslightly compressedbright but not harshdynamic response to pickingstudio-polished cleanwarm neck pickup characterno audible modulationsubtle room reverbpercussive attack
Difficulty
The clean riff requires accurate picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempos.
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Create Free AccountGuitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for the Black Album sessions)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording amp for Black Album clean tones)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1991. Clean sections tracked with James Hetfield's ESP MX220 and Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+. No evidence of additional pedals for clean tone. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and typical Black Album studio practices.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear and articulatetight low endslightly compressedbright but not harshdynamic response to pickingstudio-polished cleanwarm neck pickup characterno audible modulationsubtle room reverbpercussive attack
Difficulty
The clean riff requires accurate picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempos.