ESP LTD KH-V Kirk Hammett Signature Guitar — Metallic Gold B-Stock

The KH-V cuts a razor-sharp silhouette with its aggressive V-shaped body and neck-thru construction that locks your hand into a locked, responsive feel. The extra-thin U-shaped maple neck and 24 extra-jumbo frets deliver lightning-fast fret access and minimal finger fatigue, even during extended lead passages. Wrapped in Metallic Gold with matching gold hardware, this is Kirk Hammett's signature instrument—built for high-output aggression and stage presence.

Playability & Build

The three-piece maple neck with extra-thin U profile and macassar ebony fingerboard create an exceptionally fast platform for soloing and lead work. Neck-thru-body construction with solid korina ensures maximum sustain and resonance, while the Tone Pros locking bridge with string-through design and LTD locking tuning machines maintain pitch stability through aggressive playing and dive-bomb effects.

Tone & Electronics

EMG Bone Breaker signature pickups (ceramic bridge BB-B; alnico 5 neck BB-N) deliver searing, high-output clarity with aggressive midrange punch ideal for metal and hard rock. The active electronics layout includes volume, tone, and three-way toggle switching for versatile tonal shaping without complexity.

Key Features

• Neck-thru-body construction for maximum sustain and resonance
• Solid korina body with Metallic Gold finish
• Three-piece maple neck with extra-thin U-shaped profile
• Macassar ebony fingerboard with pearloid wave inlays
• 25.5" scale length with 24 extra-jumbo frets
• EMG Bone Breaker signature pickups — ceramic bridge, alnico 5 neck
• Tone Pros locking bridge with string-through design
• Gold LTD locking tuning machines and gold dome knobs
• Molded nut (42mm width)
• Active electronics — volume, tone, three-way toggle
• Cream pickguard contrasting the metallic gold finish
• B-Stock condition — cosmetic blemishes only, full functionality

This is a professional-grade signature instrument with no compromises in construction or electronics—B-Stock pricing reflects appearance, not capability.

This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections typical of inventory overstock or display handling, with light marks on the body and headstock finish. These marks are purely superficial and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. You're securing a premium Kirk Hammett signature instrument at a significant B-Stock discount while maintaining full ESP manufacturer warranty coverage.