Now you can view all of James Hetfield’s personal guitar collection…in his latest book “Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield.”
“From the Electra OGV that defined his style, sound, and attitude to the mythical MX guitars, the first in a series of iconic collaborations with ESP, and from his signature Snakebytes through his ambitious projects with renowned luthier Ken Lawrence, James Hetfield shares the emotional and technical elements of the chosen tools that have shaped his singular musical journey, including exotic instruments, vintage Gibsons, and custom one-offs.” The video’s description reads, “He also reveals many studio secrets, including the key amplifiers and gear that sculpt his tone and create his sound.”
“Each featured guitar is accompanied by lush museum-quality portraits by acclaimed photographer Scott Williamson, exhibiting intimate details, one can only see if holding it in their own hands, alongside Hetfield’s deeply personal reminiscence. Spanning more than forty guitars, ranging from the original battle-scarred road warriors to the trusted studio stalwarts and enduring tour favorites, ‘Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield’ is a meticulously crafted coffee table book and a mesmerizing window into the mind and soul of James Hetfield,” the description concludes.
Order “Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield” here.