Solo Tone
To Live Is to Die
Metallica
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarESP MX220 (aka 'Eet Fuk')
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1987-88)
PickupsEMG 81 (bridge), EMG 60 (neck) active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass3.5
mid3
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
eqADA ADA MQ-1 Programmable Equalizer
otherADA ADA MP-1 Tube Preamp
Notes
Studio recording for '...And Justice for All' (1988). James Hetfield played the solo section. ADA MP-1 preamp and ADA MQ-1 EQ rack units were also reportedly used in the studio signal chain. Settings and effects are for the studio version, not live.
Tone Character(10)
scooped midstight and saturatedsinging sustainsmooth, liquid lead toneslightly rolled-off highsnot harshcompressedclear articulationhigh-gain saturationarticulate single-note lines
Difficulty
The solo is moderately challenging due to its melodic phrasing, need for expressive vibrato, and clean articulation, but does not require extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarESP MX220 (aka 'Eet Fuk')
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1987-88)
PickupsEMG 81 (bridge), EMG 60 (neck) active humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass3.5
mid3
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
eqADA ADA MQ-1 Programmable Equalizer
otherADA ADA MP-1 Tube Preamp
Notes
Studio recording for '...And Justice for All' (1988). James Hetfield played the solo section. ADA MP-1 preamp and ADA MQ-1 EQ rack units were also reportedly used in the studio signal chain. Settings and effects are for the studio version, not live.
Tone Character(10)
scooped midstight and saturatedsinging sustainsmooth, liquid lead toneslightly rolled-off highsnot harshcompressedclear articulationhigh-gain saturationarticulate single-note lines
Difficulty
The solo is moderately challenging due to its melodic phrasing, need for expressive vibrato, and clean articulation, but does not require extreme speed or advanced shred techniques.
To Live Is to Die settings for your amp
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