Metallica – S&M album cover

Metallica – S&M

Album 1999

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1999 album S&M.

Music from S&M

Gear Used On S&M

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Metallica – S&M (1999). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Guitars used by Kirk Hammett on S&M

Solid Body Electric Guitars

Gibson Les Paul Standard

Avg price: $2,582.33

In a 1991 Guitar World interview, Kirk Hammett mentioned using a 1989 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe with two EMGs on "The Black Album," explaining its use instead of his '74 Gibson Flying V.

Solid Body Electric Guitars

Gibson Explorer Korina

Avg price: $8,966.00

Kirk shows of his 1963 Korina Explorer at 1:02:26

Solid Body Electric Guitars

Gibson Korina Flying V Electric Guitar (Duplicate)

Avg price: $9,649.00

At 58:43 Kirk shows his 1957 Korina Flying V, black on black, prototype.