Riff Tone

Spit Out the Bone

Metallica

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarESP James Hetfield Snakebyte (2016 studio model, likely custom shop)

AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (studio recording amp, 2016 era)

PickupsEMG JH Het Set active humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6

mid4

treble7

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Hardwired... to Self-Destruct' (2016). James Hetfield's main rhythm tone. No direct evidence of pedals or effects for the riff section; Metallica typically records rhythm tracks with minimal effects for tightness. No evidence of live/tour gear for this specific studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp pick attackarticulate low endminimal ambiencemodern metal claritycompressed and focusedclear note separation at high speed

Difficulty

The riff section of 'Spit Out the Bone' is highly demanding due to its relentless tempo, intricate palm-muted picking, and the need for precise right-hand technique and stamina throughout the song.

Sources

Spit out the bone tuning : r/Metallica - Reddit See Pro-Shot Footage of Metallica Performing "Spit Out the Bone" For the First Time | Guitar World

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