* James Hetfield
* Ernie Ball Paradigm Regular Slinky Nickel Wound 10-46
* Elixir Strings Nanoweb Light/Heavy Set 10-52
* Kirk Hammett
* Ernie Ball Paradigm Extra Slinky Nickel Wound 9-42
* Dean Markley Kirk Hammett "KH Signature Series Strung Like Kirk" strings
Bass Guitar
* Robert Trujillo
* GHS Bass Boomers Nickel Wound Medium 45-105