James Hetfield's Signature Guitar

Built for performance and loaded with aggressive features, the ESP LTD Snakebyte James Hetfield signature electric solidbody guitar doesn't just look impressive, it delivers the sound that made metal what it is today. The edgy design of the body confronts you with a look that is combative while maintaining great balance on your knee or strap. A set of Hetfield's signature EMG pickups balances the best of active and passive tones, and high-end hardware and tonewoods make the LTD Snakebyte a good option for the gigging rock or metal guitarist.

ESP LTD Snakebyte James Hetfield Signature Electric Guitar Features:

  • Signature guitar designed by and for James Hetfield of Metallica
  • Balanced mahogany body adds huge, warm tones
  • EMG active JH Het Set humbuckers
  • LTD locking tuners keep your tuning stable
  • TonePros locking TOM bridge ensures reliable intonation
  • Stark ebony fretboard with custom Snakebyte inlay

Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Type: Solidbody
  • Body Shape: Snakebyte
  • Body Material: Mahogany
  • Body Finish: Polyurethane Satin
  • Color: Black Satin
  • Neck Material: 3-piece Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Thin U
  • Neck Joint: Set Neck
  • Radius: 13.7"
  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Snakebyte with Dots
  • Number of Frets: 22, XJ
  • Scale Length: 24.75"
  • Nut Width: 1.654"
  • Nut Material: Molded Plastic
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Tonepros locking TOM
  • Tuners: LTD locking
  • Neck Pickup: EMG JH-N Active Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup: EMG JH-B Active Humbucker
  • Controls: 2 x volume
  • Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Strings: D'Addario XL110, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LSNAKEBYTEBLKS

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ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Snakebyte James Hetfield Signature
Finish
  • Black Satin
Categories
Year
  • 2011 - Present
Made In
  • Korea, Republic of
Finish Style
  • Satin
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Offset Body
  • Offset Body
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Color Family
  • Black
Finish Features
  • Matching Headstock
Body Shape
  • X-Style
Number of Frets
  • 22

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