Wherever I May Roam — Guitar Tone

Amp settings (0–10)

Community-researched baseline. Your rig is different — ToneAdapt re-dials every knob for your specific guitar, amp and pickups.

Original gear

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Pickups

Neck pickup (EMG 60), for warmer and rounder clean tone

Effects / signal chain

reverb

Tone character

crystal-clear and articulate, tight low end, slightly compressed, bright but not harsh, dynamic response to picking, studio-polished clean, warm neck pickup character, no audible modulation, subtle room reverb, percussive attack

Recording context

studio

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Sources

• What pedals were used for Wherever I May Roam by Metallica?
• James Hetfield Live Rig Pictures and Settings 1984-1993 | Page 3
• Metallica amp/pedals settings to get there signature sound - Reddit

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