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ESP LTD James Hetfield Snakebyte Electric Guitar Snow White
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ESP LTD James Hetfield Snakebyte Electric Guitar Snow White
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Description
ESP's LTD James Hetfield Snakebyte Electric Guitar brings the power and attitude of one of rock's most iconic frontmen to your hands. Created in close collaboration with Metallica's James Hetfield, the Snakebyte is built for high-energy, full-throttle playing. It features Hetfield's signature EMG JH "Het Set" active humbuckers, which balance the tight chugging rhythms and screaming leads of '80s thrash metal. The Snakebyte's mahogany body is ergonomically contoured for comfort during long sets, while its ebony fretboard displays a distinctive snake inlay at the 12th fret. 22 extra jumbo frets and a 24.75" scale, the Snakebyte guitar is crafted with high-performance components like ESP locking tuners and a TonePros locking bridge, this guitar is ready to strike at a moment's notice.
EMG JH "Het Set" Pickups Provide Legendary Tone
The Snakebyte comes loaded with James Hetfield's signature active EMG JH "Het Set" humbucker pickups. Designed by Hetfield and EMG to capture the power and clarity of Metallica's iconic sound, these overwound pickups deliver tight, percussive lows, snarling mids and searing highs. The bridge pickup has plenty of output for chunky rhythms and scorching solos, while the neck pickup provides warmth and depth.
Balanced Mahogany Body Shaped for Comfort
The Snakebyte features an ergonomic mahogany body that balances perfectly on your knee or strap. Its contours keep the guitar close to your body, allowing for an extended range of motion. The lightweight but resonant mahogany provides a blend of warmth and articulation suited for high-gain tones.
Premium Components for Reliable Performance
From the LTD locking tuners to the TonePros locking bridge, the Snakebyte is equipped with high-performance components to keep you in tune and intonated. The tuners provide precise tuning stability for aggressive styles, while the bridge enhances sustain and string vibration transfer.
A Look That Means Business
With its mean black satin finish, ominous snake inlay and "Snakebyte" logo on the headstock, the LTD James Hetfield Snakebyte Electric Guitar has a look that matches its tone. The overall vibe is dark, menacing and ready to strike without warning.
Features
Body
- Body shape: Other
- Body type: Solid body
- Body material: Solid wood
- Top wood: Not applicable
- Body wood: Mahogany
- Body finish: Satin
- Orientation: Right handed
- Neck shape: Thin U
- Neck wood: Mahogany 3-piece
- Joint: Neck-through
- Scale length: 24.75"
- Truss rod: Standard
- Neck finish: Satin
- Material: Ebony
- Radius: Not specified
- Fret size: Extra-jumbo
- Number of frets: 22
- Inlays: Pearloid snake
- Nut width: 1.656" (42mm)
- Configuration: HH
- Neck: James Hetfield
- Middle: Not applicable
- Bridge: James Hetfield
- Brand: EMG
- Active or passive: Active
- Series or parallel: Series
- Piezo: No
- Active EQ: No
- Special electronics: None
- Control layout: Master volume, tone
- Pickup switch: 3-way
- Coil tap or split: No
- Kill switch: No
- Bridge type: Fixed
- Bridge design: Tune-o-matic
- Tailpiece: Stopbar
- Tuning machines: ESP locking
- Color: Black
- Number of strings: 6-string
- Special features: Signature model
- Case: Hardshell case
- Accessories: None
- Country of origin: Info not available
Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty on all guitars.
One year warranty on parts and electronics.
One year warranty on parts and electronics.
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