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Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V
Gibson Launches the Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V

By Rod Brakes Published

This limited-edition model is the Custom Shop's latest recreation of the Metallica guitarist’s famous Gibson axe

Guitars
Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble, Boss CE-2W Chorus and Boss DC-2W Dimension C
Heard on Classic Records by the Cult, the Smiths, Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Metallica, Talking Heads, King Crimson and More, the Boss and Roland Chorus Sounds Are a Mainstay of Rock

By Dave Hunter Published

A brief history of artists’ affection for Boss and Roland’s industry-leading chorus effects

Pedals & Pedalboards
Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs onstage at FivePoint Amphitheatre, Irvine, California, September 2, 2018
“We’ve Been On a Very Long Encore”: Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs Testify to the Power of Electric Guitar

By Mark McStea Published

The king of riffs is back in town! After a seven-year absence, Scorpions return to form with ‘Rock Believer.’

Guitarists
Kirk Hammett, 2019
Kirk Hammett’s Favorite Under-the-Radar Guitar Solos

By Guitar Player Staff Published

Metallica’s shredmaster general recommends these lesser-known gems.

Guitarists
Peal Jam 'Ten'
Pearl Jam Celebrates 30th Anniversary of ‘Ten’ and 25th Anniversary of ‘No Code’ Today

By Rod Brakes Published

Video Relive the magic of these classic albums with new mixes and a free streaming event this weekend.

Video
Jason Becker (left) and the 'Triumphant Friends 2' Kiesel JB24
Metallica, Steve Vai, Sammy Hagar, Steve Lukather-Signed Kiesel JB24 to Be Auctioned in Jason Becker Fundraiser

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Nili Brosh, Joe Satriani, and Mark Tremonti-signed guitars will also be sold by Reverb to assist Becker with health care costs.

Guitarists
Kirk Hammett playing his custom "Ouija Board" ESP
Kirk Hammett's "Black Album" Ouija Board ESP to Be Auctioned

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Also used on 'Load,' 'Reload,' and 'S&M,' the guitar is being sold with a minimum bid of $225,000.

Albums, Singles & New Releases
Kirk Hammett's "One" ESP 400 Series S-Type
Kirk Hammett's "One" ESP 400 Series S-Type Sells for $112,500 at Auction

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Played in the song's oft-played-on-MTV music video, the guitar had a starting bid of just over $20,000.

Electric Guitars
Kirk Hammett using an ESP 400 Series S-Type
Kirk Hammett's "One" ESP 400 Series S-Type is on the Auction Block

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Bidding for the guitar – which was used in the song's MTV-favored music video – currently sits at $26,000.

Guitars
ESP Kirk Hammett 30th Anniversary Signature KH-3 Spider
ESP Announces New Kirk Hammett 30th Anniversary Signature KH-3 Spider

By Jackson Maxwell Published

This metal-ready axe is based on the KH-3 model Hammett used extensively on Metallica's 1992 Black Album tour.

Electric Guitars
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