ESP LTD Kirk Hammett KH-V Signature Electric Guitar – Black Sparkle New

An Inspired Addition to the Kirk Hammett Signature Series – The ESP LTD Kirk Hammett Signature KH-V Electric Guitar in Black Sparkle

As the lead guitarist for Metallica, the biggest heavy metal band of all time, Kirk Hammett has inspired generations of musicians over the past 40+ years. Kirk’s solos are a crucial part of Metallica’s dominating sound, and he has relied on ESP for decades to make guitars that meet his every need. The LTD KH-V is the newest addition to the Kirk Hammett Signature Series.

The KH-V offers neck-thru-body construction, with an extra-thin U-shaped three-piece maple neck and korina body at 25.5 in scale. Its Macassar ebony fingerboard features pearloid wave inlays and 24 extra-jumbo frets. The sound of the KH-V is powered by a set of Kirk’s signature EMG Bone Breaker pickups, with the BB-B ceramic bridge and the BB-N alnico 5 neck pickups for crisp, crushing leads or smooth, rounded rhythm tones at the flip of a switch. Controls of the KH-V include volume, tone, and a three-way pickup selector toggle. Other pro features include a TonePros bridge with string-thru-body and LTD locking tuners. Includes ESP deluxe hardshell case.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Body: Korina
• Construction: Neck-through
• Finish: Black Sparkle

Neck

• Neck: 3pc Maple
• Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 350mm
• Nut Width: 42mm
• Nut Type: Molded
• Neck Contour: Extra Thin U
• Frets/Type: 24 XJ
• Scale Length: 25.5 in

Hardware

• Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru
• Tuners: LTD Locking
• Strap Button: Standard
• Hardware Color: Black

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: EMG Bone Breaker
• Bridge Pickup: EMG Bone Breaker
• Electronic Layout: Volume / Tone /
• Switch: 3-way toggle

Miscellaneous

• Strings: D’Addario XL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
• Case: V-Alexi Guitar Form Fit Case

Manufacturer: ESP Guitars
Model: LKHVBLKSP
SKU: I734887-1-WHXX

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