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🎸 Strike the stage with Hetfield’s venomous vibe!
The ESP LTD James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte is a professional-grade electric guitar featuring a 24.75" set-neck mahogany construction, ebony fingerboard with 22 extra-jumbo frets, and James Hetfield’s custom EMG JH SET active pickups. Equipped with TonePros locking TOM bridge and ESP locking tuners, it offers exceptional tuning stability and sustain. Available in Black Satin with exclusive design elements, this guitar delivers the iconic Metallica rhythm tone and stage-ready reliability.
| ASIN | B01AIXFNEQ |
| Battery type | Alkaline |
| Best Sellers Rank | #20,422 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #95 in Solid Body Electric Guitars |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Color Name | Black Satin |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (25) |
| Date First Available | January 12, 2016 |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Tune-O-Matic |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 25 pounds |
| Item model number | LSNAKEBYTEBLKS |
| Neck Material Type | Mahogany |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 53 x 23 x 6 inches |
| Scale Length | 24.75 inches |
| String Material | Nickel Steel |
| Top Material | Mahogany Wood |
B**C
Just an amazing guitar!
Been a dream guitar of mine for a while. Decided it was time to get it, and I have to say I'm not disappointed. Perfect guitar, came earlier than expected, perfect shape no damage or sign of any problems. Plays Great. Gonna make a addition to my collection, and will look great on stage with my band. 🤘🤘🤘
J**D
You will be instantly friends with James if you buy this
Amazing guitar. I swear JH himself possess me a little while playing, I think this is a hidden feature. Wonderful neck feel and plays the best out of all my guitars. LOVE the satin. There is nothing better to slide on and the pickups are the best I’ve played and get me close to that Metallica sound. Good value since it comes with a sweet molded case ($200 value) and those sweet pickups ($250 value), so really it’s like a normal ec1000 price around $850, so good deal!
T**R
Top shelf quality that packs a punch
Unmatched quality for a guitar under two grand. If you like to play heavy metal and Metallica, it doesn't get much better than this.
A**A
perfect
My husband love this . Its his dream guitar 🎸
V**.
😍
Spectacular !!!!!!!!!!!
R**J
Indonesian?
I guess ESP LTD moved production of some Korean guitars to Indonesia in 2017. I am not sure if this is correct, but this Snakebyte is from Indonesia (black plastic sharp nut). I have an LTD Vulture from Korea (better white nut). I am disappointed. I haven't played it much, so I am not talking about that.
M**E
Junk
Broken. Nice guitar besides the huge crack
C**E
Amazing
Just bought one from a guitsr center. It is a great guitsr with an impressive quality compared to the rest of the guitars I have
M**X
Arrivé en très bonne état, son remarquable...
J**.
The ultimate in quality and sound for heavy metal users. My only 2 objections but note that this is very personal, might not apply to everyone. 1. The strap at the neck section is not at the usual location. Being in the back of the guitar it made it lean forward to much for me and made it a little uncomfortable to play. 2. Playing sitting down, weigh is more heave in the back making the guitar lean backwards all the time. Wish it was a little more balance then it is or even make it lean a little more to the front. I will call James to let him know. Overall score : 9.8/10 for me.
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