Kirk Hammett Wah-Heavy Lead Tone
How to get Kirk Hammett's wah-heavy lead guitar tone. Gear recommendations, settings, and signal chain breakdown for every budget.
Defining Tonal Characteristics
- Wah Heavy Lead
- Melodic Blues Influenced
- Thrash Rhythm
Gear to Achieve This Tone
At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Kirk Hammett’s wah-heavy lead territory:
- Jackson JS22 DinkyGuitar
- Boss Katana 50 MkIIAmp
- Dunlop GCB95 Cry Baby WahWah
- Boss DS-1 DistortionDistortion