Solo Tone

Of Wolf and Man

Metallica

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett signature, early 1990s spec)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, Black Album sessions)

PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8

bass6

mid4

treble7.5

reverb1

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah (model likely GCB-95 or 535Q)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Of Wolf and Man' solo, 1991 Black Album sessions. Kirk Hammett on lead guitar. Gear confirmed for Black Album era; no evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo section.

Tone Character(10)

high-gain saturationtight and percussiveaggressive palm mutingsinging sustaincutting lead tonearticulate attackscooped midscrisp high endfocused low endwah-inflected phrasing

Difficulty

The solo requires advanced alternate picking, expressive wah pedal use, and rapid open-string licks, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Metallica reveal The Black Album's deepest, darkest secrets | Guitar World More Open-String Lick Ideas from Metallica's Kirk Hammett | Guitar World

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