Detail 01
Single-album songbook
Covers one record start to finish rather than sampling hits across a career.
Product detailSKU #1274034475199
Hal LeonardMetallica Master of Puppets Guitar Tab Songbook
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Guitar tab transcriptions of Metallica's Master of Puppets. For guitarists who want the full album written out rather than pieced together from ear.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Learning the album's rhythm parts and solos accurately
- Downpicking practice on fast palm-muted riffs
- Cover band guitarists working up Metallica material
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners — the material is fast and technically demanding
- Bass players; this is a guitar arrangement
- Players wanting only one or two songs
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Tab format
Fret numbers on string lines, so you can read it without knowing standard notation.
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Guitar transcription
Written for six-string. Bass and drum parts are not included.
Detail 04
Print book
Lays on a stand and needs no battery, but has no playback or slow-down feature.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No audio or backing tracks included — printed transcriptions only
- 02Much of this album is in E standard; some tracks may need retuning
- 03Fast downpicked riffs demand real right-hand stamina before they sound right
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are the solos transcribed?
Hal Leonard tab songbooks transcribe lead parts along with rhythm guitar. Check the specific edition's contents for exactly what's covered.
02Does it come with audio?
No. It's a printed book with no CD or download code.
03Can a beginner use this?
It's playable to read, but the music is hard. Fast alternate and down picking make this a stretch for a first-year player.
04Is bass tab included?
No, this is a guitar tab book. Bass parts would need a separate bass transcription.
