EMG KH-BB Set Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker Pickup Set (Black)

Kirk Hammett's legendary guitar sound has defined metal for over three decades, with his iconic solos on albums like Ride the Lightning, Master of Puppets, and the Black Album becoming essential learning material for rock guitarists worldwide. His signature tone foundation has always been built on EMG pickups, but his approach to distortion has evolved significantly over the years.

According to Kirk, Metallica's renowned crunch sound is actually cleaner than most people realise. “My taste in tone has definitely changed over the years. I don't like to use as much distortion these days. I prefer my tone to be nice and crisp”, he explains. This shift in preference led to the development of his latest pickup innovation.

The new Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker set represents the culmination of Metallica's proven tone formula enhanced with fresh elements, carefully balanced to maintain both gain and clean capabilities. Through precise pre-amp adjustments and the strategic combination of Alnico 5 and Ceramic magnets, this tone-beast was born. The set features the BB-B Ceramic bridge pickup paired with the BB-N Alnico 5 neck pickup.

For guitarists seeking versatility in both rhythm and lead applications, the Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker set provides crisp crushing leads and smooth rounded rhythm tones with a simple flick of the selector switch, making it an ideal choice for players who demand professional-grade performance across multiple playing styles.