The "Who Makes You Want To Get A V?" thread posed an interesting question: was Hetfield's first V a bolt-on? Indeed it was. I remembered that I had saved some pics of James' V from an internet article on Metallica's equipment. Picture 4 shows the neck joint:
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Re: James Hetfield's first V
I wonder how he broke the headstock? smashing it maybe?Ich bin mein führer
Originally posted by tiptiponoyou have a mental problem? Your brain gets screwed? You purchased this stupidity over the years or it runs in your family genes?
It's like I tell you to sell your daughter/son to father better than you and buy instead toaster
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Electra IIRC.Aint no pro but I know what I like....
Guitar to sound output:
Hamer, Dean, or Various, Levy's straps, Dunlop straplock/picks, Daddarrio strings 10-46, Duncan, Dimarzio, Mogami, Monster, MojoDrive pedal on occasion, Marshall, Crate, Vox, Mesa Boogie, Black Shadow Celestions, Eminence,..
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Aint no pro but I know what I like....
Guitar to sound output:
Hamer, Dean, or Various, Levy's straps, Dunlop straplock/picks, Daddarrio strings 10-46, Duncan, Dimarzio, Mogami, Monster, MojoDrive pedal on occasion, Marshall, Crate, Vox, Mesa Boogie, Black Shadow Celestions, Eminence,..
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Re: James Hetfield's first V
Originally posted by Warheart View PostHe wasn't easy on his guitars!
Though it really exemplifies that you can make amazing music on not so amazing equipment."It keeps you fit - the alcohol, nasty women, sweat on stage, bad food - it's all very good for you." -Bon Scott
"Let me put it this way: the 5150 will treat
you better than any girlfriend, because it screams louder, it's easier to pick up, and it shuts up when you take your plug out." -Rip Glitter
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Originally posted by Edgecrusher View PostIf you think about it during the Kill em All era when he used that guitar they had a pretty hectic touring schedule and were still poor so he didnt have many instruments so that thing has seen many a battle.
Though it really exemplifies that you can make amazing music on not so amazing equipment.Last edited by idsnowdog; 07-04-2011, 09:20 PM.
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Re: James Hetfield's first V
Originally posted by Jessie's ghostI think it underscores that most of us are pretty lucky to have what we have, and we should make it earn its keep by playing the hell out of it.Originally posted by Jessie's ghostI like having the stop bar all the way down. Sue me. I've got like six dollars.
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