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Kirk Hammett is half of the one-two guitar punch of Metallica, long-running kings of hard rock. His powerful tone is a trademark of their sound, the defining voice from shred metal to their current melodic sound. One of the top touring acts in the world and headliner of the 1996 Lollapalooza Tour, Kirk turns to EMG to deliver his signature sound night after night under extreme road conditions.
Kirk's guitars (including his ESP Signature KH models all include the powerful EMG-81 humbucker, a mainstay of his setups. The KH20 system joins the 81 with a pair of EMG-S single-coil pickups. These pickups are all built around ceramic magnets for the tightest, most controlled sound. They're mated with a five-position switch and master volume and tone controls. Simple, no-nonsense, and as direct as a flamethrower! The KH20 comes pre-assembled on a custom Pearl White pickguard with contrasting black knobs. Your standard Strat-style body may require additional routing at the bridge pickup position to accomodate the larger humbucking pickup. When you're playing in front of 30,000 moshing fans and 750,000 watts of lights, reliability and quiet operation become very important - but never more important than having that killer tone. Install the KH20 system in your guitar and you'll hear why Kirk (and James Hetfield, too!) place EMG at the center of their sound. You can get more information about Kirk and Metallica at The Official Metallica Site which includes a photo gallery, tour information. *Strat and Stratocaster are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments. EMG, Inc. is not affiliated with Fender.
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The Pro Series KH20 System is perfectly suited to Kirk's
style - totally straightforward and powerful:
