Kirk Hammett's Amps & Effects during the Ride the Lightning Era (1984-1986)

Released in 1984, Ride the Lightning was Metallica's followup release to Kill em All and showcases the band's expansion of chops and songwriting, thanks primarily to their touring.

 

 

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STUDIO

• Replacement 100 watt Marshall Heads that were later modified
• Dunlop Wah pedal
• Ibanez Tube Screamer pedal
• TC Electronic EQ
• Boss Distortion pedal
• Marshall 4x12

LIVE

• 100 watt Marshall heads
• Ken Fischer modified Marshall heads
• Dunlop Wah pedal
• TC Electronic EQ
• Ibanez Tube Screamer
• Boss Distortion Pedal
• Marshall 412 cabinets

Notes/Quotes

"I was still using the black Flying V and the Boss Distortion pedal through Marshall amps, with TC Electronics EQ." gw october 1991

"I was still using the black Flying V, but on FADE TO BLACK, I used the neck pickup on my guitar to get that warm sound. I played through a wah-wah pedal all the way in the 'up' position." Guitar World, October 1991

"Again, we were using Marshalls; I tracked the whole album with Marshall amps and my Gibson Flying V."

 

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