ESP LTD James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Camo Electric Guitar – Kuiu Camo Satin New

Crushing Rhythm Tones – The ESP LTD James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Camo Electric Guitar in Kuiu Camo Satin

James Hetfield is the vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and main songwriter in Metallica, the biggest heavy metal band of all time. Spanning four decades, ten studio albums, and countless world tours, Metallica has spread their unique form of thrash metal to all corners of the globe. Known for his mighty right hand and precise rhythmic execution, James’s signature guitars were built to his exact specifications in playability and durability.

The James Hetfield LTD Signature Series Snakebyte features set-neck construction at 24.75″ scale with a mahogany body, a thin U-shaped three-piece mahogany neck, Macassar ebony fingerboard, 22 extra-jumbo frets, a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece, and James’ own EMG JH SET active pickups. The Snakebyte Camo is based on a camouflage pattern created by high-performance hunting gear manufacturer KUIU, a design chosen by Hetfield. The LTD Snakebyte Camo includes a matching special hardshell case. A portion of the proceeds from each Snakebyte Camo goes to Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation, a non-profit, philanthropic organization dedicated to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Construction: Set Neck
• Scale: 24.75″
• Body: Mahogany
• Neck: 3pc Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 350mm
• Finish: Kuiu Camo Satin
• Nut Width: 42mm
• Nut Type: Molded
• Neck Contour: Thin U
• Frets/Type: 22 XJ
• Hardware Color: Black
• Strap Button: Standard
• Tuners: LTD Locking
• Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
• Neck Pickup: EMG JH “HET” SET
• Bridge Pickup: EMG JH “HET” SET
• Electronics: Active
• Electronics Layout: Volume/Volume/Toggle Switch
• Strings: D’Addario XL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
• Case: Snakebyte Form Fit Case (Camo)

Manufacturer: ESP Guitars
Model: LSNAKEBYTECAMO
SKU: I685555-0-WHXB

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