Just Some Basics

Born on August 3, 1963, in Los Angeles

Started guitar in his pre-teens

Inspired by Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin

Main songwriter in Metallica

Enjoys hunting, snowboarding, and sketching

Collects old guitars

Works on cars

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James plays mostly ESP guitars, all custom built to his satisfaction, my favorite of which are the silver diamond plate Explorer, and hot rod flame Flying-V. He uses Mesa and Wizard amps.
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