Metallica: James' New Guitar from the "Garage Days"

In honor of the re-release of “The $5.98 EP - Garage Days Re-Revisited” we thought you'd enjoy story about another garage - the Carlson Garage where “Ride the Lightning” & “Master of Puppets” were written. You see, James used some of the wood from the old Carlson Garage to build himself a new guitar. Hear him tell the story of how “Carl” came to be…
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[@craigpaulson3503]

Using the wood from the garage where Master of Puppets was created, the story of meeting and joining cliff, his death, Cliff watching over them as Orion, and the 3 1 3 2 fret inlays indicating the address of the garage is just ingenious and extremely special. What an amazing work of art.

[@famlauriek7353]

Alan Grey Absolutely beautiful, amazing amazing.......

[@athlonen]

More so than that. If you notice the grave stones on frets 6 to 8. Going in reverse, that would be 86, which is the year Master of Puppets was released, as well as symbolic of the album cover.. as well as symbolic of when Cliff passed away.

[@colleenwysocki3450]

NO SHIT EH ? SIMPLY A BEAUTIFUL STORY . THE CREATOR IS RATHER A GENIUS . WHAT FRIGGIN' TALENT !

[@Rustybits]

That thing will probably sell for millions in a few of decades

[@svash9389]

yep, thats what he does. makes art

[@jamesastbury15]

In the future when Metallica ain’t around anymore, that guitar has to be one of the most expensive and most insane guitars in metal history period

[@bardiabahrampour4166]

metallica is so famous that i think they would continue the band with new members haha

[@jordantalks77]

@@bardiabahrampour4166 they wouldnt

[@luciel3893]

@@bardiabahrampour4166 Excluding the gig for playing bass, the lineup has been the exact same for 39 years. The only guy who could at this point exit the band and be replaced is Rob. Nothing against Rob, he's a great bassist, but if someone like James calls quits, it's over for good.

[@stevesmith8588]

Ultoch, Kirk could be replaced by Dave. I'd bet Dave would say yes without hesitation.

[@Jodyjo99]

Steve Smith lmfao what? are you high ? 39 years later hey guys I know you kicked me out and I started a revenge band but yeah I’ll join now in 2020 no problem. Cmon dawg

[@lelandmedvison8825]

Kudos to the guy who saved the wood. He saved musical history and helped turned it into a musical work of art.

[@joshuabennett5891]

🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@jamesormsby9064]

andy anderson friend of mine from the 80s

[@shredman87.57]

​@@jamesormsby9064Cool

[@halfassedplay]

I teared up as soon as James said " Here is Cliff, the Orion."

[@mododoricodorianmode5582]

Me too

[@themetalbutt2598]

No you didn't

[@pearsecobb6168]

When James starts talking about the meaning behind the fretboard of his guitar: *Cries in Metalhead*

[@xvor_tex8577]

America the Beautiful tears of metal

[@lapinus]

I'm almost crying dude....

[@braydendennison20]

We cant Cry we will rust

[@luisrosario3781]

@@braydendennison20 Unless you're made of... "British Steel". :D

[@manospitsis]

Dude for real... I cried ....

[@bandolierboy1908]

He should do a series where he goes in depth about all of the guitars he's used in the past! Who else agrees?

[@fusionwizard3116]

Isaac White guitar of the week stories...yeah

[@thequintessential5503]

Id love that. Weekly stories behind all his guitars

[@creepingd3ath]

That would actually be so awesome.

[@AzMz6]

Fantastic idea! Would love this for Kirk and Robert as well.

[@kionihernandez356]

We need the Green Flame JH1 to make at least some sort of appearance again. XD

[@s70rk]

"You're sitting where Master of Puppets and Ride the Lightning were written" Then slay me here, for I shall die a happy man.

[@geologist5838]

s70rk same

[@vertigo2930]

Stupid

[@caspertms8543]

I'm cornholio!

[@ВасюкМаусин]

Don't forget to take a look to the sky just before you die Because It's the last time you will

[@RomeoTRM]

I shall die along side you Metal Head Breatheren

[@antoniusmetal]

When he said "and this is Cliff portrayed as Orion" I almost broke in tears.

[@klobberdudegaming]

Yeah, that's a very cool guitar and a touching story it tells!

[@tremorchristlester4688]

I did too. I thought that was the coolest thing ever. Cliff is part of the Orion watching over us"

[@ludaheracles7201]

You gone soft man

[@luchalew2884]

The garage should have been listed as a historic buildings.

[@jasonpost1771]

Lucha Lew if it was here today it would have

[@bats__]

I could listen to James talk about gear for hours

[@DanielPerryRally]

His passion for it really draws a person in.

[@machello9]

Anything really, not just gear

[@petejt]

I hope he talks about the amplifiers and effects too

[@augustoisaac7542]

Top Gear, Guilty Gear.

[@jspntr]

Me too

[@Astro.mp3407]

I about started to tear up when James started to explain the meaning of the guitar, such a beautiful work of art man

[@MrJabbawaky]

So cool. Definitely keep these gear style videos coming!! Let’s hear the story behind that purple-flamed Snakebyte!

[@thequintessential5503]

Jade Sutherland I want to hear the story behind all of his guitars

[@SwirkH]

I wanna see an original 58 Korina Explorer (and 59 if James still owns it... He shared a picture of it on IG 5 years ago).

[@nacktheslayer9882]

Its probably just something the ESP custom shop sent him.

[@ilkeguneysahin4589]

He uses that one live if I'm not mistaken. I have witnessed it live

[@DoppelgangerJ]

The story is that it was finally his turn to have a purple instrument since everyone else in the band has one. The finish on it seems to be ESP's standard "reindeer blue." SwirkH I remember that! Did James ever return to social media?

[@marvinhanson9391]

The garage seems more like a state of mind

[@LyraKeltica61]

I love his voice, I love the way he plays and holds his guitar and I even love his name: James. I love his looks, especially his smile that dries up all the rain. He's humble and funny, doesn't think he should be worshiped because of his money. He calls the road his home, in "Wherever I May Roam." He says anyone can do what he has done, he says he and his band are just basically having fun. Going around the world and town to town, laying the best of Heavy Metal down. I can't help that when I hear his voice I get chilled to the core, just one song makes me crave even more. Then I'm on a listening spree that lasts all day long, Nothing Else Matters, just his songs. So play on my Heavy Metal King, let the band play and your voice sing.

[@aaebsssb9914]

Sandy Holliday Jesus isn’t real

[@williamzullo2937]

Jesus isn't real

[@caspertms8543]

...woah now. kinda gettin creepy stalkerish vibes.

[@raffieb762]

James is Jesus, sandy you a prophet! Holier than thou!

[@ayeyobossman6151]

ay bruh relax

[@bigal5851]

That’s a good flex...owning the coolest garage in history

[@xenounde0]

That is actually so cool, his guitar is built from the wood that hold the Soundwaves of Lightning And Puppets!!

[@TheSUPERPOTATO2000]

The way James justified his preference for mahogany without once mentioning tone was actually quite impressive.

[@Dumrikk]

The tonewoods like Mahogony(TM),Birch,Pine,Maple,Ash and the others have never made sense to me, I wished he had said something about tone that could shine some light on why mahogany is banned in everywhere. I think the Spanish oak tone aka "rock preset" on has a low mid .wood, do you think we will find a tone ever again like this? He sounded so weird on my Dali speakers with faux-wood called MDF, cuts into the electrons really bad sometimes, making them emit a photon due to being cut short.

[@shanequigley7552]

Jaymz is so down to earth, and is so excited about his guitar and it's sound, Cool to see your hero as a down to earth guy even though he's a multi millionaire, a lot of celebs should take a leaf from his book

[@creepingd3ath]

Very true. It's really pleasant to see celebrities who don't take themselves too seriously. James is a great guy and he's definitely one of my biggest inspirations.

[@Dewitt-b8n]

Hw wasn't always like that. He was shy when young, big ego during the Black album and humbled when he quit drugs and booze. I love James but he doesn't interact with the fans a lot. I met him and Lars and lars is a cool cat. Don't know why he gets so much flack

[@christopherlee74]

@@Dewitt-b8n because, Lars was front and center destroying file sharing. I bought all their music on cassette tapes, then bought it all AGAIN on CD. You're telling me I'm STEALING from you, because I download the same music from somebody that already has the MP3's made? I can take the time to make them myself. Is that stealing, also, Lars? File sharing was helping some artists get their name out there and gain a larger fan base. That's why people say "fuck Lars".

[@Dewitt-b8n]

So if you get your pipes fixed and one blows 5 years later, the plumber should fix them for free. @@christopherlee74

[@simenhage4601]

TBH Metallica never did it for themselves. I think they were concerned with new bands trying to make it. Metallica can always survive on touring, but newer bands need every dollar they can to just survive

[@SigTheSauceMan]

So... you had a guitar made out of your old garage door? That is just absolutely awesome. I thought it was the usual Ken Lawrence Explorer and it just got really worn down from years of use.

[@weebiscuit7337]

The Red Special, and Carl............. both made from scrap wood, both played by Gods of their own eras.......total badassness!!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Projectelectricguitar]

That's one hell of a beautiful guitar!

[@dominicdelaurentis7462]

love u james I am 35 I been listening to your CDs since five grade still love music. I have the figurines of u guys I got to ear u when u guys. came Cicero at the. track. would love. to. see u. guys in concert but never. never have money to go.

[@WilfeFishing]

This is such a sick story behind that one guitar, absolutely amazing

[@Rangolian]

You have to love James. Always a little goofy and down to earth. Cool dude. Now lets see his cars and toys.

[@toadvinem]

What a supercool dude ! So down to earth, thoughtful, creative, smart man he is !

[@danielg3924]

if there was ever a collection of atoms with meaning it's gotta be that guitar,,, what a piece of art

[@Dumrikk]

It might be weird to ask, but why does all the names mesh into a hybrid almost in music? There is something strange happening everywhere, but ..

[@jabrane1564]

Woah..

[@MrEric622]

I think it's amazing that James has a piece of history , from their early years, that he can use to melt faces today! Such a beautiful guitar...

[@pngoog]

My first ACL & Metallica show 2018 Austin Texas! Brutally crisp, pounding, face melting sound.

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

I love the shit-disturbing energy of Seattle 89, and sets from that time - those are my favorite performances. But that said, I couldn't be happier with how James has matured. Out of all the future James' that were possible coming out of the 80s, I think we ended up with the best case scenario. What a guy! What a band! \m/ \m/

James is a true metal role model and a warrior.

[@taunokekkonen5733]

I think there wasn't any other option for James to come out of the 80s/90s. It's how he came, or death.

[@valentinaatanasova5049]

Couldn't agree more but his road hasn't been smooth, many turns and twists but like this a Man was created.

[@Jex2112]

This is probably the greatest story for a guitar ever, and it looks awesome too!

[@sbove]

Great story, great instrument...love the commemoration of place, time, fellowship, journey...

[@TohaTruckster]

Realy badass guitar. The brutal one.

[@metfan4l]

Very cool!

[@OlivierMachado]

Dudes, I love you so much ! This guitar is not only a piece of art, it's the story of a few men who influence our lives so deeply, you can't imagine ! And seing cliff still here on the neck, with the parts of the garage for the body .. I'd kill for this guitare !!!! I should have been in Clermont-Ferrand, in France, to see you during "Master of Puppets" tour, just a few day after the accident, and this should have been my 1st concert of all :/

[@kryptichands968]

Man tears, wow..what a great guitar and story

[@magneticmj]

Wow, what can i say James... Just heart and soul in every guitar

[@kd-123-kd]

This guitar is a masterpiece, what an amazing story behind it

[@cliffordclaussen2321]

Absolutely awesome story and guitar. I would consider that guitar priceless if I was James. The history the stories the memories. The story of and about the fretboard and the coins. Just amazing. I don't think it could ever get any better than that for me. ❤❤❤

[@mariselacordoba0703]

WOOOOOOOOOO 😍😙

[@dropdmurphy5689]

Ken Lawrence makes the most bad ass guitars for James. Watching this makes me wanna go finish any of the guitars I have started building.

[@travismccoy8316]

That’s such a cool story and guitar. Even better person

[@johnnyespinoza6861]

The head stock looks so sick

[@MrHornet05]

i like to see the video again and again!i like to hear the story from jamz about cliff and the garage!its so emotional!

[@jerryx2000]

Paul Reed Smith would say this is not a 10 Top graded quilted maple with Brazilian rosewood fretboard. Lmaoooooooo

[@diowk]

ebony is MUCH more expensive than brazilian rosewood...

[@tyler_bt3326]

Andy Beattie it is, the wood itself is cheaper it’s just a ballache to get a hold of now because of CITES

[@duckspy436]

why do people have to be such elitists about everything. stop comparing and complaining ffs man

[@connors.1435]

they should make the new album with the master tone

[@zaphyros2518]

That wood and the bent nails make it look so cool. This might be the best modified guitar out there.

[@RK_peace]

This is so cool! appreciation for all involved!

[@dialectic5361]

EET FUK will always be the one and only best.

[@ralphmayers9859]

Amazing video and story,but-why they didn't zoom the guitar in while James were talking about this story-them,Cliff,Cliff passing,watching them from avobe,garage etc. I just wanted a close vision.

[@Dumrikk]

It would only happen if the cameraman had a good Parkinsons disease, like all new music gear videos filmtakers says, it is must-have. And a flashlight with some blue in it to make depth disappear. I dunno, just rambling out of my own ass like always. Hope it answers something, look for the "nots"

[@damienwarlock]

Most beautiful, meaningful, amazing Metallica specific guitar ever created.

[@burnsZY85]

Please do more vids of this, amazing guitar to say the least.

[@nayr87]

its kind of like all that sonic magic the wood had absorbed some 30 years ago during the writing of puppets, now has a chance to breathe that same power back the other way through james hands to all of us

[@sergiocortez7600]

The history of Metallica drawn in the fretboard. Insanely awesome. I wish KL makes a version for us the mortals. That'll be a great art piece for collection. 🤘🏼

[@chrisflores9369]

4:34 that laugh is hilarious

[@rexbernard8549]

It's cool that it's even playable and not hung on the wall at HQ. It's also cool that it meets Het's specs. As much of a tone purist and snob as he is, this guitar must play like something really special.

[@epasternak4206]

This has to go into the rock and roll Hall of Fame one day , what a killer story woah! When I lived in California I was lucky to see the Metallica pad , it was amazing to see that house. Im glad they are still making music today. That guitar means alot to James and to the fans , amazing story.

[@travispertson2325]

I’ve been a fan of Metallica since ‘86, their words & riffs have forever changed us all for the fucken better!! After all the hard work, and loss of a great friend, so fitting to have this now. Kind of like a War of Attrition trophy. Except so personal & very cool. 🤘🏼

[@anthonyevangelisti9296]

My favorite of his guitars

[@rspivey53]

Awesome story. Awesome guitar.

[@danielnunez9385]

me llena de orgullo ver esa bandera de la republica dominicana!!!!!

[@Iheartdgd]

I dont know about you , but I think this may be the greatest guitar of all time. I want one already

[@THORZAKKgameplays]

guy honors a guy who stayed a few years in the band and doesn't honor people who stayed and are several years in the band! cherish who is alive, honor who is alive. Jason gave blood for the band for years, Roberto has been in the band for several years with his humility!!!! These also deserved a place on this guitar

[@michaelswart9236]

Must be very humbling to hoold your roots in your hands as you live such an amazing life

[@sumo479]

Love the story behind this guitar, truly a piece of art.

[@JamesFromTexas]

Talk about deep dive historical storytelling behind that guitar. That's amazing! Great work!

[@tadsomato1940]

One of the coolest things I've seen.

[@williamsaling9648]

beautiful guitar, beautiful story and fantastic art.

[@wrongnametv9983]

FUCK YEAH

[@JohnSmith-mv6bw]

Way the hell beyond cool! Grew up with Metallica-nothing but love and respect!!!

[@bluesnags7711]

Deep connection to a past held close for James years to come, a masterpiece.

[@haroldchannel8883]

I loved the way you share about an artist of your group is a fu____ n unbelievanle

[@joshadkins4120]

That is just beautiful!

[@tomasvircik3742]

I love that guitar. It's just making James being who he is at stage. It got that aggressive and energetic look, when James plays somg as Master of Puppets or Spit out the bone, or all nightmare long, it fits to the spirit of the music

[@progyandas9650]

Great story and Guitar

[@AleksLP1]

Are we getting the Rated R James back???

[@AleksLP1]

Well it's something at least XDDD

[@thequintessential5503]

When will we get X rated James

[@1977raider]

I seen that guitar the other night in Birmingham Alabama and as a guitar player I was like wow!

[@leifschregel8878]

I visited the outside HQ on my 40th bday 3 years ago. I didn't know about Carlson Blvd at that time. For sure I would have been hitting the road to see that in real.

[@walkingillusionmusic1765]

The most beautyful guitar I ever seen, WoW 🤩

[@r4winstincts947]

Pure metal emotion right here

[@MofosRealReviews]

I bet Dave mustaine doesn’t like it

[@JC-fj1bz]

Life Of Chris 😂😂😂

[@ayoutubeaccount864]

And Dave poured oil on the road that the bus crashed

[@The_Crooked_Path]

@@ayoutubeaccount864 it didn't hit oil. It hit black ice or the driver was drunk. They're not 100% certain

[@pellelindbergh7483]

Man, this guitar and the inspiration put into it is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I have a limited edition Gibson Explorer (tribal) that was put out several years ago. I would totally buy another limited edition if it were a replica of this one. Naturally, this is a one of a kind, but I could accept something close. Beautiful.

[@breakshot7451]

i love craftsmanship in all forms and this masterpiece has a beautiful story, and i wanna thank metallica to inspire me with their music on any hobby project or garage work i do

[@Frankybroadcast]

Wow. That thing is beautiful. What a great tribute guitar. 👏🏽

[@charlesbaker7505]

That would be the main attraction in any museum

[@andysalter7192]

History right there! The idea of the band walking into the eternal garage forever to jam is rather beautiful!

[@Durethia]

That is such a beautiful guitar

[@TheAtariCreep]

Simply amazing.

[@ChaseGolfs82]

Absolutely Badass 🤘🏼

[@kamaboko1]

A stunning piece of art. Obviously a lot of time and thought went into it. Fantastic.

[@1974cobramustang]

Awesome guitar love it such detail

[@Nathan.2012]

I love this story

[@shafakhan562]

I playing electric guitar but I can't hard play but james sir can it its really awesome and awesome his guitar

[@Alex718.]

This is special. Historical peice of art

[@righty-o3585]

Cliff as Orion on the 12th THAT'S SOOOO FRIGGIN RAD!!!!!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@stubones]

Just awesome.............

[@berkechousein4410]

well James... You are my guitar hero and you will always be

[@sirduckoufthenorth]

Beautiful

[@abangwout232]

Great inside story!

[@harrishunter9923]

Bet he had a tear in his eye when they explained the fret board story