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ESP LTD James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Guitar, Black Satin, Hard Case

$1,499.00
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Manufacturer's Description

The LTD Snakebyte is a Signature Series model of James Hetfield, the frontman of Metallica and one of the world's most highly respected rhythm guitar players in any genre. The Snakebyte was created based on James' own original design. It features set-neck construction at 24.75" scale, with a mahogany body and a three-piece mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and 22 extra-jumbo frets with a snake inlay at the 12th fret. The LTD Snakebyte is powered by James' own EMG JH SET active pickups, and includes a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece.

Specifications

Body

  • Body Wood: Mahogany
  • Finish: Black Satin

Neck

  • Neck Wood: 3-Piece Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Thin U
  • Radius: 13.7"
  • Fretboard Wood: Macassar Ebony
  • Fretboard Inlays: Snakebyte with Dots
  • Frets: 22 XJ
  • Scale Length: 24.75"
  • Nut Width: 1.654"

Hardware

  • Bridge: TonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
  • Tuners: LTD Locking

Electronics

  • Pickups: EMG JH Set
  • Controls: Volume, Volume, 3-Way Toggle

Misc.

  • Strings: D'Addario XL110 .010-.046
  • Case: Snakebyte Form Fit Case

Overall Condition

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for ESP. This LTD James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty.

note: The photos above may not be of the exact guitar you'll receive. The serial number may differ but specs will all be the same. Please feel free to get in touch with us for an in-hand description.

Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.