We’re now living in a new era were tube amps are used more for recording than live, and Metallica is a great example. The wireless setup is pretty extensive and interesting too, as well as the cool little analog box in between everything that makes it all work (now you have to watch). The house console feed comes directly from the Axe-FX. It’s an eye opener.īoth guitarists have nearly identical setups that center around Fractal Audio Axe-FxII XL+ guitar preamplifiers/processors, which are then fed into Matrix Amplification solid-state (!) amps for on-stage monitoring. If you think that statement is blasphemy (and I can’t believe I’m making it myself), then you should watch this behind-the-scenes video of the live guitar rig setups for James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett of Metallica.
Guitar amp emulators are now so good that long-time tube amp users are switching over, at least for live playing on-stage. Ibanez UE400 Multi-F - Just guitar effectsįurman PQ4 parametric E - Good for boosting EQ and fine tuning guitar tones.Let me make a bold statement. To receive email updates when James Hetfield is. The best places to look for gear usage are typically on the artist's social media, YouTube, live performance images, and interviews. With 3 separate purposes Flanger (4 Nobs), Chorus (2 Nobs), And a Delay of 1 second maximum (4 Nobs) Find relevant music gear like microphones, guitar rig, amplifier setup, effects pedalboard, software, keyboards, and other instruments and add it to James Hetfield. Only mono.ĪDA 2FX Multi Effects Processo - A popularly used 80's Rack mount product. This unit allows him to call upon various effects and tone.
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Metallica co-producer Greg Fidelman reveals how the new album was made with the help of a Marshall modded by Eddie Van Halen’s amp wizard and a rack full of battle-hardened guitars, including one that makes Hetfield immediately want to play fast riffs. Also can be used to balance out Instrument feedback and such. More recently James Hetfield ditched most of his pedals and instead uses a TC Electronics G-Major 2. The guitar gear secrets behind James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett’s tones on 72 Seasons. A completely new design fashioned after the classic 'V' shape with a mahogany body and one-piece neck, the guitar was designed while working closely with Hetfield himself to exact specifications. Rocktron Compressor/Limiter/Hush - Used on the mics for reducing background noise, making vocals alive and real. Swoop down from the skies and seize a new vision in metal tone from one of the masters with the ESP LTD Vulture James Hetfield Signature Guitar. James didn't use this often, Pretty much never again after 1984. Ibanez Tube Screamer- used as an overdrive/distortion pedal. Mesa Boogie Quad Preamp Marshall JCM 800 Marshall JMP Heads Marshall 4x12 with 65 watt speakers Mesa Boogie Heads slaved into Marshalls Marshall 4x12 Cabinets Mesa Boogie Mk IIC+ - Responsible for a major part of the sound in this. Marshall 4x12 Cabinet James found his love for Mesa Boogie Products Due to the popularity of Marshalls and Tryed Mesas after his Marshall was stolen Amps: Replacement 100 watt Marshall Heads that were later modified - Replaced after searching 2 continents for the amp that was stolen before a gig in Boston on a cold night of January. And Justice For All" gigs or possibly "Black Album" gigs. On top of the head is an Ibanez Stereo Box and a Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer. Can be seen: "Live Shit: Seattle" - ("The Thing That Should Not Be"). Ride The Lightning (1984) For Ride The Lightning, James used a Marshall JMP 2203 Head and a Marshall 1960 cab. And It actually is a Purple tinted guitar. Note: Used in the later part of the Justice Tour, and some of 1990.
LA Raiders sticker between the pickups and a FUK EM UP sticker on the body. Short description: Set Neck, Ebony Fretboard, Black Hardware. Arguably the greatest rhythm guitarist in heavy metal. Can be seen: "A Year and a Half." and "Nothing Else Matters" video. In our second installment of Gear of the Gods, were taking a look at the rig of Metallicas James Hetfield. Hetfield's main recording guitar for the "Metallica" and "Load" album. Note: Seen With "So Fucking What" Written on the rear horn and "Mud flap woman" on lower horn. Short description: Rosewood Fretboard, Black Hardware. Rocester, NY) the place where the "Kill 'Em All" album was recorded. The EET FUK Explorer was autographed by him and now resides at "House of Guitars" (641 Titus Ave. Only used live: ".And Justice For All" gigs. Can be seen: "Live Shit: Seattle" - most songs. Note: Refferred to as the "EET FUK" Guitar. Short description: Set Neck, Rosewood Fretboard, Black Hardware
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