Kirk Hammett's Gear

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At the Jeff Beck tribute concert, Kirk Hammett used a Mesa/Boogie Mark VII 1x12 Combo, as shown in a user-uploaded photo.

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Kirk Hammett played Mesa/Boogie 1x12 boogie open back extension cabinet at Jeff Beck tribute concert according to this post.

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At a Jeff Beck tribute concert, Kirk Hammett used the Boss DD-7 Digital Delay, as seen in a user-uploaded photo.

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He is seen playing what I believe to be a Kramer Pacer Imperial that he put EMGs into at 4:03 in the video

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According to Guitar Lobby, Kirk used Plexi 1959SLP.

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According to Guitar Lobby, Kirk used Mark IV.

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In this video, you can see Axe-Fx 2 XL+ at 14:15 in Kirk's rack.

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Kirk Hammett's signature Epiphone Flying V can be seen in this video and comes in Ebony and Purple Metallic finishes.

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He is seen playing a Kramer Voyager in this image from March 5, 1983 with Exodus

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The reel from instagram shows that he used this strap in his black Gibson Les Paul custom guitar.

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He is seen holding an older RS Knight Warrior in this image

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The Fender Player Acoustasonic can be noticed in this photo of Kirk with his assistant .

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Seen in "A Year and a Half in the Life of Metallica" While Recording the "Black Album"

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In this image, Kirk Hammett is seen playing the ESP LTD KH-2 Kirk Hammett Signature Ouija Sparkle Limited Edition guitar.

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Kirk Hammett used a DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion as the bridge pickup in his 1978 Fender Stratocaster, as confirmed in the Gibson TV episode "The Collection: Kirk Hammett of Metallica."

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In a video by Gibson TV titled "The Collection: Kirk Hammett of Metallica," Kirk Hammett discusses his original 1952 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop with P90 pickups at the 10:42 mark.

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In the video "The Collection: Kirk Hammett of Metallica" by Gibson TV, Kirk Hammett showcases his 1960 Gibson Les Paul Special Double-Cut Electric Guitar with black P90 pickups.

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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.

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

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

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At 1:26:08 Kirk talks about his super rare 1959 ES-335TD in black.

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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.

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According to Silverwulf's "Album Analysis: Kill ‘Em All" on Metallica Gear History, Kirk Hammett used the Jen Cry Baby Super Wah Pedal.

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Kirk Hammett used the Marshall JMP 1959 Mk II Super Lead 100w (1976-77) on the album Kill 'Em All, as confirmed by Silverwulf in the "Album Analysis: Kill ‘Em All"

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Taken from Fractal's instagram page.

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Taken from Fractal's instagram page.

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Kirk Hammett uses the Gibson Moderne, as evidenced by a photograph showing him with the instrument.

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Kirk Hammett is seen using the Gibson Flying-V Cherry guitar at the 5:04 mark in the video "METALLICA FUNNY MOMENTS LIVE COMPILATION (2024)" by ATARAXIA on YouTube.

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Kirk Hammett uses the Fender Jack White Triplecaster Telecaster Electric Guitar, as evidenced by his Instagram post where he stated: "Thanks so much @officialjackwhite for such a great cool innovative, fun Triplecaster guitar !! I love it so much Greeny is getting a bit jealous !!!"

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Kirk Hammett uses the ESP LTD 30th Anniversary Kirk Hammett EKH-3 Spider, as evidenced by a photo shoot where he is seen posing with the guitar. The guitar is available for purchase at retailers such as Guitar Center, as noted by Sweetwater.

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