Software Plugins and VSTs
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What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does James Hetfield use?
Peterson Strobosoft VST Strobe Tuner
At 11:05 in the video, James' guitar tech mentions that he uses the Peterson ... more
Keyboards and Synthesizers
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What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does James Hetfield use?
Instruments
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What kind of Instruments does James Hetfield use?
Guitars
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What kind of Guitars does James Hetfield use?
ESP LTD James Hetfield Signature "Iron Cross" Ele...
In this Guitar Center video, Metallica's James Hetfield discusses how he beca... more
ESP LTD James Hetfield Snakebyte Electric Guitar ...
In this Instagram photo posted by ESP Guitars, Metallica's James Hetfield can... more
ESP James Hetfield Truckster Electric Guitar Dist...
In this photo, James Hetfield is playing his signature ESP James Hetfield Tru... more
Trussart Metal Explorer
In this source picture, James Hetfield is using the Trussart Metal Explorer e... more
Amplifiers
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What kind of Amplifiers does James Hetfield use?
Mesa/Boogie Triaxis Guitar Preamp
From a November 2011 article found on mesaboogie.com: "The core of the pre... more
Diezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head Amp
On Metallica's [website](http://www.metallica.com/band/band-bio-gear.asp), it... more
Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 150-Watt Tube Head
The official Metallica website has a list of equipment used by each band memb... more
Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
The Roland JC120 has been a main part of James's clean sound since before the... more
Effects Pedals
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What kind of Effects Pedals does James Hetfield use?
Line 6 DM4 Distortion Modeler
This image of Hetfield's rig is from a November 2011 article found on mesaboo... more
Pro Co RAT
Used on “Kill ’em All” in combination with a modified Marshall. more
Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Used on “Ride the Lightning” as a replacement for the ProCo Rat which was sto... more
MXR M107 Phase 100
This pedal can be seen in his touring rig, presumably from the official rig r... more
Microphones
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What kind of Microphones does James Hetfield use?
Shure UR4D Wireless Receiver
The rack mounted Shure UR4D Wireless Receiver is pictured in the source of Ja... more
Shure Super 55 Dynamic Microphone
James has been seen using Shure Super 55 with a black color and a red grill. more
Shure Super 55 Limited Edition
Thumbnail of the video and throughout. He's been using the Limited Edition fo... more
Shure SM7B
This picture shows James Hetfield preparing to lay down a track in the studio... more
Studio Equipment
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What kind of Studio Equipment does James Hetfield use?
TC Electronic G-Major Guitar Effects Processor
As recalled in the source article, this item is used by James Hetfield for mo... more
Voodoo Lab Ground Control Pro MIDI Foot Controller
At 3:45 in this gear run of Hetfield's equipment, the ground control is shown... more
Furman P-1800 AR Advanced Level Voltage Regulator...
Listed on the official Metallica page. more
TC Electronic G-Major II Guitar Effects Processor
At the 00:40 minutes You Look the TC Electronic G-Major II Guitar Effects Pro... more
Music Accessories
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What kind of Music Accessories does James Hetfield use?
James Hetfield custom Jim Dunlop Black Fang Plect...
In the provided picture it shows James Hetfield using his custom Jim Dunlop B... more
EMG JH James Hetfield Humbucker Set
In this video we're shown James' [signature Iron Cross Electric Guitar](https... more
Dunlop Tortex Standard Guitar Picks 0.88mm
In this Dunlop advertisement, James Hetfield references using the Tortex .88m... more
Dunlop PH112 James Hetfield Blackfang Signature P...
Listed on the official Metallica website. more
Live Setup Accessories
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What kind of Live Setup Accessories does James Hetfield use?
Matrix GT1000FX-2U Power Amplifier
In this video, James' and Kirk's guitar rigs are shown to consist of a Matrix... more
Studio Monitors
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What kind of Studio Monitors does James Hetfield use?
Sennheiser SR 2050 In-Ear Monitoring System
Listed on http://www.metallica.com/band/band-bio-gear.asp more
Meyer Sound MILO 120S High-Power Expanded Coverag...
Listed on http://www.metallica.com/band/band-bio-gear.asp more
Strings
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What kind of Strings does James Hetfield use?
Ernie Ball Power Slinky Guitar Strings (11-48)
This advertisement states that Hetfield has used Ernie Ball Power Slinkys sin... more
Ernie Ball 2242 Power Slinky RPS 11 Electric Guit...
Listed on the Official Metallica website. more
Bass Guitars
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What kind of Bass Guitars does James Hetfield use?
Jerry Jones Longhorn Bass 6
In this Guitar World article detailing the techniques used by James Hetfield ... more
Headphones
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What kind of Headphones does James Hetfield use?
Ultimate Ears Custom In-Ear Monitors
Listed on http://www.metallica.com/band/band-bio-gear.asp more
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Head...
James Hetfield used AT M50x while recording the album 'Hardwired...To Self-De... more
Sony MDR-7506 Professional Headphones
In this photo James Hetfield can be seen using Sony MDR-7506 headphones. more
Blue Mix-Fi
In this youtube video and picture, James Hetfield can be see using Blue Mix-Fi more
Other Gear
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What kind of Gear & Equipment does James Hetfield use?
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