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Question: Kirk Hammett Playing Style and Tone!?
Hey guys, could you give me a few pointers on how to get Kirk Hammett's distinctive guitar sound!. What techniques does he use, e!.g!. tapping, palm muting!? I know hes endorsed by ESP and uses a Dunlop Cry Baby Wah alot but what other equipment does he use!?Www@QuestionHome@Com


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
well a lot of tone comes from your hands so don't go out and buy his sig rig to sound like him!.

if you practice enough you could sound like him (or better) with a squier strat and a line 6 amp!.

there are tons of books out there on "the art of Kirk Hammet" that really break down his tech and style!. just take it slowWww@QuestionHome@Com

have a look at http://www!.randallamplifiers!.com/ just braught out his signature amp!.Www@QuestionHome@Com