Jackson Flying V “Randy Rhoads”Īlder Body with a neck-thru maple neck, EMG humbuckers, Tune-O-Matic bridge and Gotoh Tuners. The guitar seemed to have been modified by Kirk, and featured a Floyd Rose tremolo and a locking nut, and three Fender Lace Sensor pickups with black covers. Kirk acquired this guitar circa 1984, and used it occasionally during the Ridge the Lightening tour. Kirk Hammett’s Electric Guitars: 1970s Gibson Flying V Ever since the very early years Kirk has been relying mostly on the Ibanez Tube Screamer pedal, which he continues to use to this day.
The effects are somewhat of a different story thought. His amp choice changed over the years from Marshall to Mesa Boogie, and most recently to Randall. He also occasionally picks up a Gibson, perhaps the best known of the bunch being a blacked-out Les Paul Custom with EMG pickups. He’s best known for using various different models from his own signature line – KH2, most of which feature custom body paint, often inspired by Boris Karloff’s work. In 2003 Kirk Hammett was ranked 11th in Rolling Stone’s list – The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.Īs far as Kirk’s gear, for the majority of his career Hammett has been relying on ESP guitars. Before joining Metallica he formed and named the band Exodus.
Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) is the lead guitarist and a songwriter in the band Metallica and has been a member of the band since 1983.
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