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” 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.

Product Features

• Kirk Hammett of Metallica Signature
• Body Material: Korina
• Neck Material: 3 Piece Maple
• Fingerboard Material: Macassar Ebony
• Neck Profile: Extra Thin U
• Bridge: TonePros Locking TOM w/ String Thru
• Tuning Machines: LTD Locking
• Case: V-Alexi Form Fit Hardshell

Attributes

• Color: Metallic Gold
• Body Shape: Metal

Technical Specifications

• Type: Electric
• # of Strings: 6
• Body Type: Solid Body
• Orientation: Right
• Body Material: Korina
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Neck Joint: Neck-Through
• Neck Material: Maple
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• # of Frets: 24
• Nut Width: 42mm
• Bridge Type: Fixed
• Pickup Configuration: HH
• String Material: Nickel
• Features: Case Included
• Neck Radius: 350mm
• Nut Material: Plastic
• Electronics: 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Pickup - Neck: EMG Bone Breaker
• Pickup - Bridge: EMG Bone Breaker
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony