Kirk Hammett ‘One’ Guitar Sells For Six Figures at Auction

Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

April 13th, 2021 3:32 PM

Kirk Hammett’s guitar he played in Metallica’s “One,” the band’s very first music video, sold for an impressive six figures at auction.

We previously reported the ESP 400 Series guitar was up for bid via Heritage Auctions. Per Blabbermouth, once the bidding was over, the guitar sold for a whopping $112,500.

Per the guitar’s listing, the guitar was described as, “Very clean and all-original ESP Strat-style guitar. Has a 1 & 11/16th width nut on a rosewood slab neck. Signed on the body in silver ink by Kirk Hammett and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, also signed by Kirk Hammett. 7.90 lbs. Original hard case included. Condition: Excellent.”

Kirk Hammett: 10 Photos of Stellar ‘Guitar Face’

• The “Metal is Fun” Guitar Face

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  Look at the joy on his face? And some people think metal isn't wholesome!

• The “Ah! I’m walking and playing at the same time” Guitar Face

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  Seriously, how do more guitarists not fall when walking and playing? It feels like it would be very difficult.

• The “Casual Rocking with the Bassist” Guitar Face

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  Who wouldn't want to casually rock out with Robert Trujillo? He seems awesome!
• The “Absolutely Thrashing with the Bassist” Guitar Face

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  For real, Robert and Kirk have awesome chemistry on stage. Who doesn't love all of their "doodles"? (IYKYK)

• The “I just saw a really gross spider and I don’t like it” Guitar Face

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  C'mon...you're telling me you don't make a similar face when you see a really gross spider? If you say you don't, you can't blame us for thinking you're a liar.

• The “I just stubbed my toe but I like it” Guitar Face

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  Oh, you think this is a weird way to describe this particular guitar face? Please...how would you describe it? We'll wait...
• The “I just hit my funny bone by mistake and it’s not so funny” Guitar Face

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  Don't you just hate when you hit your funny bone? We bet Kirk would agree with us.

• The “Man, this is a cool angle photo of me” Guitar Face

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  Sometimes, guitarists just look cool as hell. There's no denying it, and they probably all know it, too.

• The “I forgot how heavy a guitar can be until I play it like this” Guitar Face

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  For real, it must be a little awkward to play a guitar like that. It must make your forearms burn like hell.
• The “That’s right, I’m Kirk f-cking Hammett” Guitar Face

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  It honestly must be cool to be Kirk Hammett. We hope he remembers this as he celebrates his birthday.

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Author Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter

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• Music

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Kirk Hammett,Metallica