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.

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

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

I've driven by that house countless times. I never knew I was driving past metal history. Absolutely amazing.

The old saying "If these walls could talk", now they can sing.

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

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

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

The part where James was explaining when they all pass away they meet back in the garage with cliff hit me right in the feels. Fuuuuuuuk

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

“His name is Carl” - James Hetfield, 2019

Didnt expect to have a so deep meaning about the inlays. They really think about him still. It still haunts them. They cannot forget...

What a historical masterpiece.

Not only is the guitar aesthetically beautiful (and absolutely badass-looking), the story behind it is SO meaningful. He is literally using an instrument where historical albums have been conceived. And the Cliff Burton tributes? I am sure Cliff is proud of what they have become.

wish he had the light switch from the garage for the pickup switch lol

The garage should have been listed as a historic buildings.

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

Damn, I'd love to talk to James about anything really. He seems such a nice guy.

Last January, I saw James play this guitar in Master of Puppets. It was my first Metallica show

Whoever edited the video give that man a raise for as soon as James starts talking about Cliff Orion starts playing

That is not just a guitar, that is piece of art and history of Metallica in a one instrument.

Really neat way to incorporate Cliff into a beautifully made guitar. He'll never be left behind by any of the guys

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/

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

I could listen to James talk about gear for hours

I just love those guitar stories... so getting one from the man himself is just amazing !

He's such a happy man these days Great frontman and song writer

"if you give an artist too much direction, then it's not their art"

MORE videos like this, please!! One-on-one with James, just talking about whatever the fuck he wants. Really enjoyed this incredible piece of art too!

Missing the good old EET FUK

How could a few kids in a non-descript garage write some of the most iconic music that is still stunning people 2 generations later? I know this has happened more than once but it's still quite a rare occurrence that it blows my mind 30 years after first hearing Metallica.

The garage seems more like a state of mind

I will never look at the constellation Orion the same again.

So Cliff ascended to the stars and replaced the constellation Orion... That's awesome!

This is insane. I love when he says "you love an artist for what they do, don't give them too much direction". This applies to business too. Tell a partner what you want accomplished, and let them get to their goal how they see fit.

they never overcame Clif's death. more obviously James.

That guitar looks so good

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

I love that he actually uses the guitar and doesent just put it in a frame. A work of art needs to be shown.

James hetfild is a legendary Guitarist 🎸

This guitar has such a deep meaning behind it, I love it.

Legendary garage...

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.

Cliff would be so proud not just of the guitar, but that you all never gave up after his passing. The inlays with the story and that timeline are priceless.

Everything about this guitar is unbelievable

As a woodworker / woodturning and a Metallica fan this story is so incredibly awesome! If anyone from the band / media team is reading this I'd love to make some wood rings or pens for the guys if there's still any wood left over... I know long shot! I've learned if you don't ask you don't get...Such an awesome guitar!!!

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

There is so much more to James and Metallica than their awesome music , can almost tear up , geat talent and also great people

That guitar has amazing details.

James can make wearing a hat seem the coolest thing ever.

That is so cool, Cliff is Orion. His passing and still watching over Metallica in the sky as the constellation Orion.

ive seen this vid maybre a hundreads of times but everytime he tells the story and explains the signs on the neck just amazes me over and over again

""going in the garage and being there forever...in our minds..." had some tears well-up at that bit. heavy story, indeed.

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

That is the most badass thing i have ever seen in my life

I'm living in Berkeley and realized that I live 9 minutes from this house, had to do a quick drive by earlier and have my fan moment. Wow.

need a closer hi-rez photos of it!

Woah..

Love this so much. MORE OF THIS STUFF PLEASE??

"If you give an artist too much direction it's no longer their art" That's right, it becomes a design.

So great

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

You have to love James he's so chill...

When james plays puppets on that guitar the stars and moon will all align

That's one hell of a beautiful guitar!

Could we get a proper look at the inlays of this gorgeous thing??

4:39. All guitars need that magnetic cover.

Really appreciate the story of this guitar! Touching!

Very cool!

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

So well thought out

Best interview I have heard in a long long time! Thanks for sharing the story sir.

it's COOOOORRRAAALLLL!!! \m/

We'll thats one Guitar you won't see them break even if it was the 80's again ;)

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

thanks for sharing this james

Such an awesome guitar but maybe it's nostalgia but I love his white Eet Fuk guitar the most!

This is amazing. It's the entire history of Master of Puppets put into one guitar. Simply mind blowing.

The story on the fretboard... that got me. Memories, emotions. Wow, man.

This is so cool! appreciation for all involved!

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

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.

Touching video clip

watched this over 20 times and i still am not sick of watching this video

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

Old but gold metallica

Beautiful guitar! And somewhere i the wilderness, there's a cottage with a guitar-shaped hole in it.

Sweet story. I could listen to James all day. Major respect and big love!

WOOOOOOOOOO 😍😙

Awesome Story for an awesome guitar!

So weird hearing my name in the intro 😅 Hi James 🤘

The pictographic story along the fretboard is so awesome. That guitar is a true work of art.

Realy badass guitar. The brutal one.

The nost beautiful guitar the world has ever seen. Really awesome

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!

It doesn't get any cooler than that. Thx for sharing James 🤘

Amazing Ken Lawrence

You gotta be kidding, Carl is so WOW.

Beautiful craftsmanship gone into this guitar. Nice touch on the back of the guitar having Cliff there with you on stage, keep on rocking Metallica 👍

So awesome to know the guitar's story and how it goes into the phenomenal music - thanks!