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James Hetfield helps EMG celebrate its 50th anniversary with new Het Set – and a unique twist

11.06

Metallica guitarist and owner of the meanest right-hand in the business, James Hetfield, is celebrating 50 years of EMG Pickups with a special anniversary “Het Set” of humbuckers .

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