The Most Important Guitar in the History of Metal? 

What do you think is the most important guitar in the history of metal? This is a late 70’s Gibson Flying V that James borrowed from an auditioning Metallica guitarist which he never gave back 😱 He performed with it in from the second-ever Metallica show into the early 80’s prior to recording Kill ‘Em All, where he would end up selling this guitar for cash to tour. The guitar is then was resold and... now I’m playing it for you ;)

*has Flying V "Kill em All" era guitar in hands* Plays master of puppets songs and black album solos

It’s a shame he didn’t play a single kill em all riff

I would've died of sheer joy if I ever got to wear Hendrix's boa and played on Hetfield's V.

the fact that tyler didnt play any Kill ‘Em All riffs on the one guitar that has KEA tone makes me mildly upset.

OKAY THAT'S IT I'VE PEAKED GOODBYE NOW

Should have played more Kill em' all on that V.

Actually Hetfield did other shows with being strictly on vocals after he suffered his 3rd degree burns, while John Marshall was doing his guitar parts

The guy in charge of the Auction was wrong about the Guitar. It is not a Explorer, it's a Flying V.

Brb, gotta find a million dollars haha :)

The most important guitar of metal is probably Tony Iommi's SG, but these guitars are still cool!

Tony Iommi‘s Gibson Sg is the most important guitar in metal history

Actually not the only time James didn't play, when he broke his wrist in '86 John M took over till he was healed.

For me it's easily Randy Rhoads' Karl Sandoval Polka Dot Flying V. Iconic.

this man lives a life that we can just dream about

Just signed up for the Guitar Super System! 👌☺️ I can't wait to start learning from you and finally be able to truly shred on my Jackson 🤘 Your wicked awesome Tyler!

You can almost see it on your face, "Downstrokes, Downstrokes, must not alternate pick!"

2:10 I'm glad he says "28% better" instead of 27%

The World I know would have been totally different if it wasn't for that frickin Flying V

Thanks for the many hours of fun videos to watch. Thanks to you I finally made the decision to get into guitar. Got an older style fender

I know this video is two years old. So happy to be where you were. At that moment, that made me feel good about guitars. And watch new play then. I like what you do.

The Eet Fuk might be Hetfield‘s most iconic guitar

The Gibson flying V is the real deal. You can hear the authentic Metallica sound.

James still has his main flying V (copy) that he had since the first album; it's white like the Michal Schenker guitar he liked.

But do they have Jack Blacks acoustic guitar with horns from the movie?

That guitar sounds like a guitar James Hetfield would own. Gnarly tone.

Wow u are blessed brother. !! Loved the video to no end!!! Drooling and salivating

dude. the first thing you played on that is the verse to creeping death, my favorite riff of all time. you are officially my friend now, congradulations

Tommy Iommi's SG is by far the most Important guitar in the history of metal

Tony Iommi without a doubt made metal with his SG.

can i get a 10 hour vid of tyler just playing metallica riffs

Great vid man!!! The boa, V, les paul and the Mighty War Axe!!! And so.e of these albums are Amazing

I love your videos so much . I’ve been playing acoustic guitar for a little over a year , and now i have been inspired by you to buy my first electric guitar .

I promise I would die if I got to play James Hetfields guitar

Like yourself playing guitar has taken me places and experience things beyond dreams and ambition. You give yourself to the instrument and magic can and does happen.

Dude, you shred! Awesome! Wow! Keep kill'n it bro.

Tony Iommy's SG is by far the most important guitar in metal, but this is pretty cool too

8:22 James also didn't play guitar when he sang stone cold crazy with Queen in 1992

Great vid...watching all the signed stuff wow...a m8 of mine has John Bonham's last tour jacket which he was given by Billy Connolly with a lovely letter. ..it resides on the Isle of Arran.

My 1st concert was Van Halen & Black Sabbath in 1978 @ Boutwell Auditorium- Birmingham,Al.

This is such an awesome thing to just get the experience for if you are a passionate guitar player, which I know we all are. Hope the auction goes well!

That Gibson Flying V, Jimi Hendrix played that one! (but the color is different)

I was there, responded to a Recycler ad for band in Downey, CA looking for 2 guitar players, grabbed an old friend and we passed the audition, he had a V and I had a black 76 Explorer.

I would die to even feel James guitar ur so lucky to play with the best metal guitarist where he made all the heavy riffs

Make sure you only down stroke all those Hatfield riffs.

Obviously Hetfield left some of his insane down picking mojo in that V

I own a white ‘79 Gibson V and it’s an awesome guitar. The narrow neck (39mm at the nut) takes a bit of getting used to at first but once you’re accustomed to it mine plays like a dream. I have it set up as low as the bridge will go and there’s still zero fret-buzz, I’ve never had to touch the truss rod. Still has the Gibson T-top humbuckers and all the original pots and wiring harness which all work perfectly. It hasn’t lived in the case all of its life either and has travelled all around the planet many times so it has plenty of signs of being played hard. One of the few guitars that I can honestly say I’d never sell. I bought it around 20 years ago for a very reasonable price but in the time I’ve had it the prices on these mid 70’s to early 80’s Vs has gone crazy. Would love to pick up a similar age Explorer at some point too.

That bass sounded killer. Loved the tunes.

Wait a minute, that's not Tony Iommi's SG...

It’s weird know that Jimi Hendrix played a Flying V shortly before his death but know there’s metalhead’s that would pay millions to get one

That’s a mighty fine a pickin and grinnin...love the tone on both guitars..

I've been looking through the comments. Cant believe James and Billy haven't said anything. These things gotta bring back memories. Billy's guitar looked pretty neglected. Sad. I'm sure he never thought it would end up where it has. Cool stuff. Nice work man. You're a lucky dog.

A guy in a Ween shirt played more notes on Gene Simmons bass than Gene Simmons.

7:53 gibson explorer...? bruh, thats a flying V

Sound quality was excellent!

There has been several shows that James hasn't'played guitar but just sang, with broken arms twice from skateboard accidents, and also while recovering from the pyro accident, John Marshall has filled in on guitar for him.

That metallica tone was SO accurate on creeping death🔥🔥🔥 if its not the same tone

The Boognish returns. Shout out to Gene and Dean Ween!

That Hetfield V sounds amazing!!

Loved your vids mate

He had his amp settings, effects setup perfectly to sound just like early James shredding.

I like the Zepp 3. If I wasn’t broke I’d bid on it

05:30 i swear to god i knew that you're gonna play it on this video, my god how i love that.

What crazy amazing sound that V has.

U are so lucky dude I can only dream of playing my hero’s guitars

I, a Mere mortal played one of Paul McCartneys guitar a few years ago.

Oooh yes now i got a new video to watch again and again from time to time

Oh man, the Ween shirt I'm an even bigger fan of yours now !!!!

That beautiful Billy Gibbons les paul is a Tokai love rock, some will know how good they are... :)

Clicked as fast as I could when I saw MUYA engraved in the flying v

My Favorite Was The PF Dark Side Vinyl And The MUYA Guitar

There's a video of James playing that guitar, he played it on phantom lord on the Live at the Metro 1983. It looks like the neck pickup may be gone, but it's probably the same guitar

Iommis Monkey SG then Michael Schenkers 1st Black and White Gibson Flying V he started using right after UFO for the 1st Michael Schenker Group Album

*James borrows guitar* *Carves the almost would-be band name's initials on it, and never returns it* *Person auditions for metallica* *Gets rejected but James sells the guitar to him 4 cash* Everybody : "IT'S JAME'S GUITAR MAN"

I want that V and whatever Amp he's using !!! Jesus those early Metallica songs still kick ass . Getting chill bumps !!!

I actually like the Flying V shape because it allows you to lean the guitar againtst your leg, providing a more upstraight position while you're sitting. Though the Explorer looks better visually IMHO, that V you lean your leg against means the guitar is not going anywhere anytime soon.

The guy at 8:06 is not quite right as during the 92 tour Hetfield got burned by pyrotechnics and guitarist John Marshall played his part for the following shows as Hetfield only did vocals. Anyway. Great video. You are very lucky to be allowed to play on it. Wearing that Hendrix garnment as well :-P I still remember it clearly as it was in Montreal and I was suppose to attend the show. Guns n Roses were there as well and because of the Hetfield event which ended the Metallica performance and Axl's decision to quit stage after 40 minutes (after having fans waiting 2 1/2 hour for their part) there was a riot in the streets started by angry fans. In the end I was happy not being there.

I can just picture Gene Simmons playing that bass in KISS's prime. Makes him look much more intimidating.

Im glad you got meter with your health, I've seen that youre robust, but in this era you were thicker, now youre thinner and healthier. Keep on the good work

BTW you can get feather Boa's at a party store for about $3-$4 bucks. @ $3.99/Hobby Lobby.

That Billy Gibbons LP sounds killer.

If you to talk Flying V, you have to include one of the 3 Kings of the blues. Albert King was killing the Flying V when most of these guys were in diapers!

The “MUYA” really dates that guitar.

The very same boa Jimi wore when he played the single greatest intro ever… wailing on ‘Killing Floor’ in 67

I'm pretty sure Bon Scott didn't write back in black. There's an interview with Johnson talking about what back in black is about and how it was written

Imagine playing literally any famous cover on the guitar it was written that would have been a wicked experience!

Very cool video!! Why was the Gibson logo blocked out??

What kind of signal chain did you have on that Explor...err, V? I liked how chunky and percussive you got it to sound, similar to James at the time.

the gibson SG is the most important guitar in the history of metal. It's undisputed. Tony Iommi used one, Glenn Tipton used one in the early days of Judas Priest and Hetfield's first guitar was actually a SG

YOUR HEART IS PUMPIN

I love this channel!

Ahh playin a little “Dead” Battery there I see there bud lol . I say that because to this day , for me , it’s still one of their hardest songs for me to play with the album’s tempo . Cool guitar

8:11 untrue, James broke his hand skateboarding and was strictly vocals for quite a few shows.

For me, Michael Schenker’s Flying V is the most important one in Hard Rock & Metal history

awesome moments in time captured

Bon Scott also wrote You shook me all night long.

Wait a minute... Hatfield sold the guitar to the guy he borrowed it from?, its original and rightful owner? Did I hear that right?!!! If so, it is perfect Heavy Metal logic. 😂.

Some of these I can’t believe that the musicians gave up.

AWESOME VIDEO! The first close-up of your "metal" face when playin Hetfield's first guitar... And then seein the face AND the Mickey Mouse strap simultaneously? Priceless, hoss, lol...

Why am I just seeing this?!! AMAZINGGGGG