James Hetfield — Rig Network
10 gear items · 21 artist connections · James Hetfield profile
Guitars
Matte black offset double-cut. EMG Het Set pickups. Primary touring guitar from 2010s onwards.
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Explorer-style with "EET FUK" inlay. Used extensively on Justice and Black Album tours.
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Early Metallica — Kill Em All and Ride the Lightning tours.
"The Stitch" — V-shape with custom ESP pickups. Master of Puppets and Justice tour.
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Amplifiers
Master of Puppets and Black Album era. Tight, complex gain structure perfect for thrash rhythm.
Load/Reload era — heavier, more modern rectifier character.
Current primary amp — European high-gain character with extremely tight low-end.
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Pedals & Effects
Essential for tight, noise-free heavy rhythm playing.
Occasional use on selected tracks and solos.
Chromatic tuner in mute loop.
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