Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield AUTOGRAPHED HARDCOVER BOOKPLATED ED

Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield Signed by: James Hetfield AUTOGRAPHED HARDCOVER BOOKPLATED EDITION THIS INCLUDES - Hardcover Edition of "Messengers" - James Hetfield's Personal Autograph on Bookplate Inside Book - Certificate of Authenticity This Hardcover Edition of James Hetfield's Messengers: The Guitars of James Hetfield is autographed on a bookplate by James Hetfield. James Hetfield shares his personal collection of treasured guitars and reveals the story and significance of each within his life and career as the front man, guitarist, and songwriter for Metallica. 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. 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