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Jimi Hendrix

Half Step DownClassic Rock

.010, .013, .015, .026, .032, .038 (Heavy-high, light-low setup)

8 songs

Eric Clapton

StandardClassic Rock

.010-.046 (Electric), .012-.054 Phosphor Bronze (Acoustic)

8 songs

Kurt Cobain

Nirvana

StandardGrunge / Alternative Rock

.010-.052 (Light top, heavy bottom)

9 songs

Jerry Cantrell

Alice in Chains

Half Step DownGrunge / Alternative Rock

.010-.046

9 songs

James Hetfield

Metallica

StandardMetal

.011, .014, .018p, .028, .038, .050 (Signature set)

9 songs

Kirk Hammett

Metallica

StandardMetal

.009, .011, .016, .026, .036, .048 (Hybrid: light top, heavy bottom)

8 songs

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