Did James Hetfield ever play a Jackson and what kind?

Yes, James Hetfield did play a Jackson guitar. He used a Jackson Randy Rhoads model guitar during the recording of Metallica's 1986 album, "Master of Puppets." The guitar was a custom-made model with a black finish, a maple neck, and a Floyd Rose tremolo system. Hetfield used the guitar for several years, but he eventually switched to ESP guitars, which he has been using ever since.