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. It’s available in three different versions: Black Sparkle with black hardware and black pickguard; Red Sparkle with gold hardware and gold pickguard; and Metallic Gold with gold hardware and cream pickguard. The KH-V offers neck-thru-body construction, with an extra-thin U-shaped three-piece maple neck and korina body at 25.5” 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.

Features:

• Neck-Thru
• Body: Korina
• Neck: Maple, 3-piece
• Neck profile: Extra Thin U
• Scale: 25,5“
• Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
• Fretboard radius: 350mm
• Nut width: 42mm
• Frets: 24 XJ
• Hardware: Black (Black Sparkle)/ Gold (Red Sparkle/ Metallic Gold)
• Tuner: LTD Locking
• Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM/ String Thru
• Pickup - neck: EMG Bone Breaker, active
• Pickup - bridge: EMG Bone Breaker, active
• Electronics Layout: Volume, Tone, 3-way Toggle
• Strings: 010-046 D’Addario
• Case included: Yes