Kirk Hammett's Gear

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On the KHDK website, Kirk says:

"I plug it in when I want an over-the-top sound that dominates everything. It's a tornado."

"This is the ultimate pedal for gain freaks."

In this article with Guitar World he adds:

“I plugged it in and the name Dark Blood came to me right away. At that moment, I knew this pedal was going on the new album (Hardwired... to Self Destruct)."

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**At exactly 3:23 you can see that Kirk Hammet uses the Schaller locks on his strap

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In the 1988 TV broadcast of Metallica's performance at Hammersmith Odeon in London, Kirk Hammett can be seen playing the ESP M-II "Zorlac." This guitar, produced between 1986 and 1989, marks the beginning of Hammett's collaboration with ESP, leading to the creation of his signature KH series. The "Zorlac" model features a distinctive vertical skull and crossbones design, an inverted Jackson-style headstock, a neck-thru-body construction, a maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, and EMG 81 and 60 pickups, along with an original Floyd Rose tremolo system.

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According to Guitar-Rigs.com, Hammet used the Line 6 DM4.

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In the Ernie Ball: String Theory video featuring Kirk Hammett, at 3:22, a collection of Wah pedals, including the Vox V847A Wah, is visible, suggesting its use in his studio work or as part of his collection.

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According to Metallica's 2010 tour gear list, Kirk Hammett uses Line 6 DL4 Delay pedals.

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Listed on his page on the Metallica website.

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Randall Amplifiers have recently begun production of Kirk Hammett's new signature amplifier. Kirk himself discussed the perks of the new amp in this video by Musician's Friend.

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14:15 Kirk Hammets guitar tech say's he uses the Fractal axe fx

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Kirk Hammett uses the KHDK Scuzz Box, noted for its unique and intense sound, as highlighted by KHDK Electronics.

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According to Guitar-Rigs.com, Hammet used the Triple Rectifier.

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In this video Kirk play on a Cry Baby From Hell wah pedal

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kirk's playing the guitar in this image live

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stated to use this on the tc electronic website

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In a user-uploaded photo, Kirk Hammett is seen engaging in a "guitar battle" with James Hetfield, playing a Gretsch Duo Jet electric guitar. The guitar features a double-cutaway design, sparkle finish, single bridge humbucker, and a tremolo system.

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In this instagram photo kirk has clearly got a fender telecaster acoustasonic in front of him and rob

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Kirk Hammett is shown with the Fender Custom Shop Jimmy Page Dragon Telecaster in a user-uploaded photo.

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kirk Hammet used TOM ANDERSON ProAM guitars Made in California 04-26-88 kirk had a Gold with black bowling ball finish, White with black bowling ball finish and a Red with gold hardware. kirk Hammet can b seen using the white bowling ball finish is his solo in Seattle 89. 3 types found here (https://www.guitarscollector.com/1988---tom-anderson-proam--3-types-.html)

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According to Metallica's 2010 tour gear list, one of Kirk Hammett's guitars is an ESP M1 Bride of Frankenstein.

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According to Metallica's official website (archived by WayBack Machine on January 18th, 2013), Hammett uses Ernie Ball RPS 11-48 guitar strings.

In 2016, Hammett was featured in Ernie Ball's String Theory. Hammett explained the use of mixed set of 10s and 11s. Though RPS model is not explicitly mentioned, the RPS strings can be seen at 2:08 and 5:38.

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Once the axe-wielding Metallica madman first got his hands on a Jazz III pick , he never looked back—its superior speed, precision, and control changed his whole playing experience. Eventually, he took to customizing it himself for even better handling by cutting a V-shape out of the grip.

Based on that modification, we created the Kirk Hammett Signature Jazz III Pick so you can keep a regular supply of the same pick Kirk uses on the road and in the studio.

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In a live performance of "For Whom the Bell Tolls" in Barcelona, Spain, 2018, as seen in a multicam video by MetallicaLiveHD on YouTube, Kirk Hammett plays the ESP KH Purple Sparkle guitar. This model, part of the Kirk Hammett Signature Series, features neck-thru-body construction, an alder body, a three-piece extra-thin U-shaped maple neck, and a pau ferro fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets. It includes Kirk's signature skull-and-bones inlays, a Floyd Rose 1000 bridge, and EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker Signature pickups, making it ideal for professional recording and live performance.

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According to Guitar-Rigs.com, Hammet used the Lovetone Meatball.

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Kirk Hammett is associated with the ESP KH-2 Black Cat Custom Guitar, as detailed by The ESP Guitar Company. The project began in December 2015, inspired by Hammett's love for the horror movie "The Black Cat." Notably, the design process involved creating a unique graphic reminiscent of the film's poster. The guitar complements his collection, alongside his newly favored LTD models featuring horror-themed designs like Dancing Zombies and Demonology.

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at 0:54, kirk is playing this guitar

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seen playing the guitar in this video

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In this photo Hammet can be seen with a Gibson Triple Pickup SG Custom in an Alpine White Finish.

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According to Metallica's 2010 tour gear list, one of Kirk Hammett's guitars is an ESP M2 Dracula.

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