If you’re a big fan of Metallica’s lead guitarist, then you should definitely get a limited-edition copy of “The Collection: Kirk Hammett, Custom Edition.” It’s shown in the photo gallery below. Click the images to enlarge.

Collector’s Must-Have: Hand-Signed Limited Edition of 300

“The Collection: Kirk Hammett, Custom Edition” from Gibson Publishing is a potent package. It includes the 400-page coffee table book, with stunningly beautiful photos by legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin. It also features a rare AXE HEAVEN® 1979 Gibson Flying V Mini Guitar with case and stand. The Custom Edition is hand-signed by Kirk Hammett and is limited to 300 copies.

Additionally, the boxset includes a frameable 16 x 11.6” (407 x 295mm) art print of a Ross Halfin portrait of Kirk Hammett signed by both Halfin and guitarist. Plus, there’s an exclusive pick tin with six Dunlop® Kirk Hammett signature Jazz III guitar picks. You’ll also find a Gibson Publishing Certificate of Authenticity.

Watch Kirk Hammett Discuss His Personal Collection of Guitars (1 hr. 48 mins.)

Kirk Hammett’s guitar playing began on a toy Monkees guitar. He received it as a gift from his grandmother when he was seven. The rest is thrash metal history. Listen to Kirk’s historical stories in the Gibson TV episode below. He talks about his illustrious—and loud—career and shares insights about the guitars that inspired and brought his music to life.