Kirk Hammett

Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962 in San Francisco, California, USA) is the lead guitarist in heavy metal group Metallica.

Equipment

Guitars

• ESP Flying V
• ESP Mummy
• ESP Ouija
• ESP Skull
• ESP Spider
• ESP Wavecaster (Only 3 in existence)
• Gibson Les Paul
• Jackson Randy Rhoads Model
• ESP KH-2 (Main touring guitar) Kirk's signature model guitar is based upon the modifications he made to his M-II. (Kirk's Favorite guitar, nicknamed "Skully" because of the skull and crossbone inlays)

Amplifiers

• Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier Amp
• Mesa Boogie Strategy 400 Stereo power Amp
• Mesa Boogie Tremoverb 2x12 Combo Amp
• Mesa Boogie Triaxis Pre-Amp
• Marshall Amps

Cabinets

• Mesa Boogie 2x12 Speaker Cabinet
• Mesa Boogie 4x12 Speaker Cabinet
• Marshall 4x12 Speaker Cabinet

Accessories

• Dunlop Tortex 0.88mm Custom Picks
• Ernie Ball "Skinny Top Heavy Bottom" Strings (.10 - .52)