James Hetfield

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This video shows the prototype of the new James Hetfield Signature ESP VULTURE BLKS. It was released in Namm Show 2016

James Hetfield join forces once again to bring you his latest vision, a unique V design called the Vulture. His newest signature model features the EMG Het Set, set-neck construction, and an ebony fingerboard with custom inlay

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James Hetfield's Signature Custom Shop Snakebyte in camo finish, used live in the WorldWired Tour to play "Sad But True" and other lower tuning songs.

This guitar was made for James by Ken Lawerence, it was later put up on Ebay.

The image from Guitarscollector shows James Hetfield's ESP MX-220, featuring HSS pickups, highlighting his unique setup for this guitar.

In this video, James' and Kirk's guitar rigs are shown to consist of a Matrix GT1000FX-2U rack power amp.

At 1:10 in this video, James' rig is shown to consist of a Shure UR4D+ Wireless Receiver.

In this YouTube video, James Hetfield is seen playing an ESP Explorer Vintage Nash white 2008 during a live performance with Metallica, Geezer Butler, and Ozzy Osbourne in San Francisco on December 10, 2011.

In this photo, you can see James Hetfield with Telecaster.

James Hetfield using the HotRod by Hutchinson.

In the video "James Hetfield Metallica Gear Run" by suonatelevision, at the 00:40 mark, you can see James Hetfield's TC Electronic G-Major II Guitar Effects Processor as part of his rig.

James Hetfield has been using the ESP Eclipse Custom MCPHAIL Tattoo guitar since 2006, as shown in the photo from Guitarscollector.

In this photo, you can see James Hetfield with this guitar.

Papa Het is seen using this guitar by Hutchinson Guitar Concepts.

At 3:45 in this gear run of Hetfield's equipment, the ground control is shown which is one of his key pieces of gear.

James Hetfield is the vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and main songwriter in Metallica, the biggest heavy metal band of all time. Spanning three decades, nine studio albums, and countless world tours, Metallica has spread their unique form of thrash metal to all corners of the globe. Known for his mighty right hand and precise rhythmic execution, James’s signature guitars were built to his exact specifications in playability and durability.

We can see here in this video the Boss TU-3 in his Stage Rack System At 2:22 we can see the Boss TU-3 White with two outputs

James Hetfield uses the Mesa/Boogie Simul-Class 2: Ninety Stereo Tube Power Amp, as noted in the second description on Metallica's band member page. Additionally, images of his live rig show these power amps positioned at the bottom.

Hetfield using axe fx 2 xl in "worldwired" tour

james playing his black snakebyte.

James is playing this guitar during the unforgiven II

In Metallica's "The Making Of Hardwired... To Self Destruct" Video at 27:44, James can be seen playing an Unpainted Guitar with the ESP Vulture Bodyshape and a differently shapped Headstock, this is the Prototype Version of his Signature Vulture Guitar.

In this youtube video and picture, James Hetfield can be see using Blue Mix-Fi

this photo from the book: back to the front, you can see hetfields rig from the ride the lightning era mic’d up with a shure sm 7

James Hetfield was photographed using the Hutchinson Steel Top guitar during several concerts in 2012.

Listed on the official Metallica page.

In the live performance video "Am I Evil? (Live w/ The Big 4) [The Big 4: Live in Sofia, Bulgaria]," James Hetfield is seen playing an ESP MX-220. This guitar features a set mahogany neck and body with active EMG pickups, specifically two EMG 81s, and is adorned with distinctive stickers secured by tape.

"The LTD Snakebyte SE Baritone is a new collaboration by James Hetfield and ESP. It is a replica of the original model currently played by James on Metallica’s WorldWired Tour." - ESP

In this video, James Hetfield's rig is shown to consist of a PL-Pro DMC Power Conditioner.

James and Kirk did the national anthem at a San Francisco Giants game and used this custom SF Giants Guitar.