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Metallica · 1980s · metal
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Original Recording
A reconstruction of the solo tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Studio recording, 1985-1986. Clean solo section. JC-120 confirmed for clean tones on this track. No evidence of EMG pickups at this time; Hammett's Flying V used stock humbuckers. Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ used for heavy tones, but not for clean solo. Effects likely added via pedals or rack in studio.
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Effects Chain
- Chorus pedal (model unknown) · chorus
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
Guitar → Chorus pedal → Delay pedal → Roland JC-120 (with hall reverb)
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Tone Character
- glassy and pristine
- bright and articulate
- haunting sustain
- slight chorus shimmer
- tight note separation
- controlled dynamics
- no breakup or grit
- light reverb ambience
- warm neck pickup
- studio-clean clarity
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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