Kirk Hammett's Amplifiers & Effects

Since the beginning, 30 years ago, Kirk Hammett has also taken the approach of loud, in your face, super crunch. While many people think of metal and turning your amp to ten, scooping the mids, etc, Kirk and Metallica often took approaches that were much more involved.

Infamous for his love of the wah pedal, Kirk Hammett has also used many other effects throughout the years. Read on to check em out!

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Kirk Hammett's Amplifier & Effects History

To learn more about the amps and effects Kirk Hammett has used in the studio and on the road, please click on the album covers below. These are arranged as a sort of "Era timeline", meaning if you click on Kill em All, you will find information regarding the amps & effects Kirk used during the Kill em All studio and touring period up until Ride the Lightning. If you click on Death Magnetic, you will be presented with amps & effects that Kirk used in the studio and on the road UP TO PRESENT DAY.

 

 

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