Kirk Hammett Guitars & Gears

What guitars and gears does Kirk Hammett use in Metallica? We found his guitars, effect pedals, amps and other equipment

Kirk Hammett’s lead guitar playing is like a supercharged version of himself. Three shots of espresso, a banana, and a bag of Haribo are the hot sauce in any Metallica song. Metallica would lose a lot of its dynamic if it weren’t for Hammett’s effervescence.

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. Before joining Metallica he formed and named the band Exodus. In 2003 Kirk Hammett was ranked 11th in Rolling Stone’s list – The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.