ESP LTD Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Black Satin B-Stock

The LTD Snakebyte is a high-output modern electric guitar built for aggressive playing styles and heavy tones. Its set-neck mahogany construction and active EMG electronics deliver the sustain and punch demanded by contemporary metal and hard rock players. This is a serious instrument engineered for performance in demanding contexts.

Tone and Electronics

Dual EMG JH 'HET' pickups in black chrome provide articulate, high-gain response with excellent clarity through distortion. The active electronics and straightforward volume/volume/toggle switch layout keep signal path direct, allowing the pickups' natural aggression to dominate your tone without unnecessary coloration.

Build and Playability

A set-neck construction with three-piece mahogany neck yields solid sustain and body resonance, while the thin U neck contour and 24.75" scale accommodate fast fretting work and aggressive playing. The Macassar ebony fingerboard with 22 extra jumbo frets provides a smooth, responsive playing surface; the 350mm fingerboard radius balances comfortable chording with stable high-action precision.

Key Features

• Body: Mahogany with set-neck construction
• Neck: 3-piece mahogany with thin U contour
• Fingerboard: Macassar ebony, 350mm radius
• Scale: 24.75"
• Frets: 22 extra jumbo (XJ)
• Pickups: EMG JH 'HET' neck and bridge, active electronics
• Bridge: TonePros locking TOM with locking tailpiece
• Tuners: LTD locking tuners
• Hardware: Black satin finish throughout
• Nut: 42mm molded nut
• Controls: Volume/volume/toggle switch
• Strings: D'Addario XL110 (.010–.046)

The Snakebyte combines professional-grade hardware, active pickups, and thoughtful ergonomics into a reliable platform for modern high-gain work.

This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections: a light dent on the upper side near the player's right arm area, a small particle trapped on the body side by the upper horn, and a minor mispaint spot on the headstock. These marks are purely superficial and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. Acquire this premium ESP LTD instrument at a significant B-Stock discount while enjoying the confidence of full manufacturer warranty coverage.