ESP LTD James Hetfield Vulture Guitar Olympic White

The James Hetfield Vulture delivers the aggressive playability and tonal clarity demanded by metal's most demanding players. Its set-neck mahogany construction and thin U neck contour create a responsive instrument that balances sustain with speed, while the 24.75" scale and 22 extra-jumbo frets enable fast, confident playing across the entire fingerboard.

Playability & Feel

The thin U contour neck paired with a 350mm fingerboard radius and 42mm molded nut creates familiar ergonomics for rapid position shifts and open voicings. The set-neck construction ensures rock-solid sustain and stability, while LTD locking tuners and a TonePros locking TOM bridge with tailpiece keep tuning rock-solid under aggressive playing.

Tone & Electronics

The signature EMG Het Set pickups—featuring ceramic poles in the neck position for attack and fuller low end, and steel pole pieces in the bridge for tight attack and cleaner definition—deliver the high-output clarity and punch essential to modern metal. Independent volume controls for each pickup and a toggle switch provide versatile tonal shaping without compromise.

Key Features

• Body: Mahogany
• Neck: 3-piece Mahogany with set-neck construction
• Neck Contour: Thin U
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony, 350mm radius
• Frets: 22 Extra-Jumbo with dot inlays and custom vulture inlay at 12th fret
• Pickups: EMG Het Set Neck (ceramic poles) and Bridge (steel poles)
• Electronics: Active with dual volume knobs and toggle switch
• Tuners: LTD Locking
• Bridge: TonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
• Finish: Olympic White with black hardware
• Case: Included Vulture form-fit case

This instrument combines the aggressive aesthetics and proven hardware of a signature model with genuine professional-grade electronics and construction, delivering the clarity and power required in demanding performance environments.