Metallica plectrums are very
popular to collect. Here is a guide to the different ones there are and
the dates they were used.
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highlighted plectrums to see a bigger picture.
Early Plectrums 1986-1990
There is
some confusion as to whether this was actually an early Jason Newstead
plectrum as Cliff played with his fingers (wanted)
"...And
Justice for all" guitar plectrum
"...And
Justice for all" bass plectrum
Black Album Tour Plectrums 1991-1993
Snake
guitar plectrum
Snake
bass plectrum
John Marshall
guitar plectrum (wanted)
(used by John
Marshall Kirks guitar technician when James was burnt in 1992 and could
not play guitar)