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Solo Tone

Disposable Heroes

Metallica

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarJackson Randy Rhoads V
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head
PickupsSeymour Duncan SH-4 JB (bridge humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8.5
bass6
mid3.5
treble7.5
reverb0
presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1985-1986. Kirk Hammett confirmed using his Jackson Randy Rhoads V and Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ for the solo on 'Disposable Heroes'. No evidence of additional preamp or boost pedals in the studio chain for this solo. Settings estimated based on typical Mark IIC+ usage for Metallica in this era.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationsharp attackcutting lead tonesinging sustainarticulate note separationminimal ambiencefast alternate picking clarity

Difficulty

The solo requires fast alternate picking, precise palm muting, and rapid position shifts at a high tempo, making it challenging for most guitarists.

Sources

The story of Metallica's meteoric rise – by the people who were there | Guitar World

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