Solo Tone
That Was Just Your Life
Metallica
Guitarmetal2000s
Original Gear
GuitarESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett signature, likely with EMG 81/60 pickups)
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 150W Solo Head
PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid3.5
treble7.5
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, Death Magnetic (2008). Kirk Hammett played the solo. Gear confirmed for this era and album, but no direct studio photo for this exact solo. No evidence of additional pedals except possible wah and delay for solo. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Metallica studio approach.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midssinging sustainarticulate note separationaggressive palm mutingcrisp high-endmodern metal saturationfocused low endsharp attackslight ambience
Difficulty
The solo features fast alternate picking, expressive wah pedal use, and complex phrasing requiring advanced technique and control, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett signature, likely with EMG 81/60 pickups)
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 150W Solo Head
PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)
Amp Settings
gain8.5
bass6
mid3.5
treble7.5
reverb1
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, Death Magnetic (2008). Kirk Hammett played the solo. Gear confirmed for this era and album, but no direct studio photo for this exact solo. No evidence of additional pedals except possible wah and delay for solo. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Metallica studio approach.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midssinging sustainarticulate note separationaggressive palm mutingcrisp high-endmodern metal saturationfocused low endsharp attackslight ambience
Difficulty
The solo features fast alternate picking, expressive wah pedal use, and complex phrasing requiring advanced technique and control, making it challenging for most players.
That Was Just Your Life settings for your amp
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