Metallica – Metallica (Remastered) album cover

Metallica – Metallica (Remastered)

Album 1991

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1991 album Metallica (Remastered).

Music from Metallica (Remastered)

Gear Used On Metallica (Remastered)

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Metallica – Metallica (Remastered) (1991). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Guitars used by Kirk Hammett on Metallica (Remastered)

Solid Body Electric Guitars

Fender Stratocaster (1978-1981)

Avg price: $1,700.00

In the Gibson TV episode titled "The Collection: Kirk Hammett of Metallica," Kirk Hammett mentions that he owns a 1978 Fender Stratocaster equipped with a DiMarzio Super Distortion pickup in the bridge position.

Solid Body Electric Guitars

Gibson Custom 1954 Les Paul Custom Staple Pickup Reissue VOS

Avg price: $10,450.31

In the Gibson TV episode titled "The Collection: Kirk Hammett of Metallica," Kirk Hammett discusses his 1956 Gibson Les Paul Custom at the 16:42 mark, providing insight into his extensive guitar collection.

Solid Body Electric Guitars

Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty

Avg price: $5,483.68

At 28:10 Kirk discusses his 1958 Les Paul Custom and the middle pickup being out of phase.

Acoustic-Electric Guitars

Gibson J-180 Everly Brothers Signature

Avg price: $6,040.83

At the 1:44:15 mark of the Gibson TV episode titled "The Collection: Kirk Hammett of Metallica," Kirk Hammett showcases his black 1964 Gibson J-180 Everly Brothers Signature guitar.

Solid Body Electric Guitars

Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett Flying V Signature Guitar

Avg price: $11,494.70

In this photo Kirk is seen playing his signature Flying V!

Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars

Gibson ES-295

Avg price: $10,795.00

He is holding the guitar in this image. It was taken during the recording of the black album.

Amplifiers used by Jason Newsted on Metallica (Remastered)

Guitar Preamps

Trace Elliot GP12X pre-amp

In an interview with Guitar World, Jason Newsted discusses his use of the Trace Elliot GP12X pre-amp during the recording of Metallica's "The Black Album," highlighting its role in achieving a more defined bass sound.

Bass Guitars used by Jason Newsted on Metallica (Remastered)

Electric Basses

Spector NS-2 Bass

Avg price: $6,359.40

at 1:36 Used during Black Album recordings

World Instruments used by James Hetfield on Metallica (Remastered)

Sitars

Danelectro Coral Electric Sitar Reissue

Avg price: $829.45

At the beginning of the song "Wherever I May Roam," you can clearly hear a Danelectro Coral Electric Sitar, possibly played by James Hetfield. This is evident in the remastered version of the song provided on YouTube by Blackened Recordings.