James Hetfield Approves of This Axe

You can’t deny the sweet looks and epic tone of the ESP LTD James Hetfield Iron Cross SW Signature guitar! This axe captures the angst of Metallica’s legendary frontman with Iron Cross artwork and custom inlays. And it’s got the sound to match the looks, featuring a hot pair of EMG JH humbuckers that are ready to make your amplifier roar. We’ve helped rock guitarists achieve aggressive tones here at AJ’s Music & The Music Man for decades, and we can easily say the ESP LTD James Hetfield Iron Cross SW Signature guitar is primed for impressive performance.

Audacious tonal tenacity from EMG JH signature humbucking pickups

James Hetfield requested a set of sleek-looking active pickups from EMG. He wanted his pickups to have the clarity and punch of passive pickups while still retaining the classic EMG character, and they delivered with the JH Het Set you’ll find on the LTD James Hetfield Iron Cross SW Signature guitar. The neck pickup uses ceramic pole pieces for a fuller attack, higher output, and a beefier low end. The bridge pickup uses steel pole pieces for a tighter attack and cleaner lows. Between the two, you’ve got a world of tone to explore with the ESP LTD James Hetfield Iron Cross SW Signature guitar.

Designed for furious fretwork

Whether you’re a Metallica fan or not, you’ll appreciate the ultra-fast feel of the LTD James Hetfield Iron Cross SW Signature guitar. The thin “U”-shaped neck profile allows for fast runs up and down the fretboard while the extra-jumbo frets make it easy to hit every note with precision. And with premium components like the TonePros locking TOM bridge and locking LTD tuners, the LTD James Hetfield Iron Cross SW Signature guitar will keep up with your most demanding performances.

You’re ready to rock with ESP LTD

ESP LTD guitars were created to bring a more affordable version of the classic designs and quality of ESP guitars to a new market. The entire ESP LTD line features premium tonewoods, quality pickups, and solid hardware for a lifetime of use. An exacting eye to detail and quality means that every instrument is ready to rock when it leaves the factory. An impressive list of signature guitars by some of today’s biggest guitar heroes shows the popularity and respect held by ESP LTD. If you’re looking for an ideal rock or metal guitar, then you need to check out the ESP LTD James Hetfield Iron Cross SW Signature guitar.

ESP LTD James Hetfield Iron Cross SW Signature Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

• Single-cutaway electric guitar with James Hetfield’s signature Iron Cross artwork
• Clear, punchy, aggressive tone from dual EMG JH Het Set signature pickups
• Dependable tuning stability thanks to LTD locking tuners
• Impressive sustain from the string-through-body design
• Ultra-fast and precise feel from the thin U-shaped neck and extra-jumbo frets
• Note: The switch on the upper bout is inactive and only for aesthetic purposes.

Tech Specs

• General
• Number of Strings 6
• Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
• Body
• Body Type Solidbody
• Body Shape Iron Cross
• Body Material Mahogany
• Top Material Maple
• Body Finish Gloss
• Color Snow White with Iron Cross graphic
• Neck
• Neck Material Mahogany
• Neck Shape Thin U
• Neck Joint Set Neck
• Radius 13.7″
• Fingerboard Material Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Flags
• Number of Frets 22, Extra Jumbo
• Scale Length 24.75″
• Nut Width 1.650″
• Nut Material Molded
• Hardware
• Bridge/Tailpiece TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece
• Tuners LTD Locking
• Electronics
• Neck Pickup EMG JH Set Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup EMG JH Set Humbucker
• Controls 2 x volume, 1 x master tone
• Switching 3-way
• Miscellaneous
• Strings Cleartone, .010-.046
• Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number: LIRONCROSSSW