ESP LTD - KH-V  Kirk Hammett Signature - V Electric Guitar - Metallic Gold - w/ Hardshell Case

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.

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Features:

• The definitive signature “V” of Metallica’s Kirk Hammett
• 25.5-inch scale with 24 extra-jumbo frets for low action and accurate, smooth bends
• Solid korina body — historically accurate V-tone with rich depth, sustain, and midrange presence
• “Extra Thin-U” neck profile for unfettered fretboard access
• Fingerboard adorned with symmetric wave inlays, made from fine Macassar ebony, 350mm radius
• Set maple neck — massive sustain with a low-drag feel
• 2 signature active EMG Bone Breaker humbuckers with a custom blend of ceramic and Alnico V magnets
• Custom-voiced preamp balances volume and gain for dynamic cleans and punishing riffs
• Equipped with tone-saving, gig-ready hardware: a graphite nut, locking LTD tuners, and a locking TOM-style bridge

Specifications:

GENERAL

• Number of Strings: 6
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed

BODY

• Body Type: Solidbody
• Body Shape: KH-V
• Body Material: Korina
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Color: Metallic Gold

NECK

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: Extra Thin U
• Neck Joint: Neck-through
• Radius: 13.7"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Waves
• Number of Frets: 24, Extra Jumbo
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Nut Width: 1.653"
• Nut Material: Graphite

HARDWARE

• Bridge/Tailpiece: TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic
• Tuners: LTD Locking

ELECTRONICS

• Neck Pickup: EMG Bone Breaker Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: EMG Bone Breaker Humbucker
• Controls: 1 x volume, 1 x tone
• Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch

MISCELLANEOUS

• Strings: D'Addario, .010-.046
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number: LKHVMGO