Riff Tone

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Metallica

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarESP MX220 (James Hetfield's white 'Eet Fuk' Explorer-style guitar)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall power amp, Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinet

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge humbucker, active)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4

treble7.5

reverb0

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1998 (Garage Inc. sessions). Gear confirmed for riff section by multiple sources. No evidence of pedals or effects other than amp distortion and possible studio EQ/processing.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp attackchunky low endarticulate pick responsedry, in-your-facecrisp trebleminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff is played at a fast tempo with relentless alternate picking and tight palm muting, demanding precision, stamina, and synchronization with the rhythm section.

Sources

how to get Metallica Garage Inc. tone : r/Guitar In pictures: Slipknot’s Mick Thomson shares his favourite guitars and gear from an extensive collection | MusicRadar Here's the full list of the guitar tunings for Metallica songs!

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