Solo Tone
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Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett signature, 1990s spec, likely used for solos)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1990/1991 Black Album sessions)
PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain0
bass4.5
mid3
treble7.5
reverb1
presence4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1990/1991. Kirk Hammett played the solo section. Clean tone sections are rare in the solo, but if present, would use the same guitar and amp as the main solo. Settings and effects are for the clean solo section only.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateclear note separationslightly compressedminimal breakuptight and focusedbell-like cleanlow reverbno modulationstudio clarityEMG pickup clarity
Difficulty
The clean solo/intro section requires precise picking and articulation to maintain clarity, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast runs.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett signature, 1990s spec, likely used for solos)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1990/1991 Black Album sessions)
PickupsEMG 81/60 active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain0
bass4.5
mid3
treble7.5
reverb1
presence4.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1990/1991. Kirk Hammett played the solo section. Clean tone sections are rare in the solo, but if present, would use the same guitar and amp as the main solo. Settings and effects are for the clean solo section only.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateclear note separationslightly compressedminimal breakuptight and focusedbell-like cleanlow reverbno modulationstudio clarityEMG pickup clarity
Difficulty
The clean solo/intro section requires precise picking and articulation to maintain clarity, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast runs.