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Riff Tone

Whiskey In the Jar

Metallica

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarESP MX-250 (James Hetfield's main rhythm guitar, 1998 Garage Inc. sessions)
AmpMesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier
PickupsEMG 81 (bridge, active humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain8.5
bass6.5
mid3
treble7.5
reverb1
presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, Garage Inc. (1998). Rhythm section. No confirmed pedal use for riff; amp distortion. Guitar tuned down a whole step (D standard).

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive palm mutinghigh-gain saturationchunky low endcrisp attackarticulate chuggingmodern metal rhythm toneminimal ambiencefocused and dry

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, consistent palm muting and precise alternate picking at a moderate tempo. While not technically advanced, maintaining the aggressive, articulate rhythm and tone is essential for authenticity.

Sources

James Hetfield's Guitar Gear, Amps & Pedalboard - EquipboardWhat are the Amp settings for a Metallica sound : r/Guitar - RedditJames' Amp Settings? : r/Metallica - Reddithow to get Metallica Garage Inc. tone : r/Guitar - Reddit

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