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.
The Pro Series KH20 System is perfectly suited to Kirk's
style - totally straightforward and powerful:
- two EMG-S
single-coil active pickups
- one EMG-81
humbucker
- five-way selector switch
- volume knob and tone controls
- deluxe Pearl White pickguard with black
knobs
- battery clip and switching output jack
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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