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The ESP James Hetfield LTD Signature Snakebyte electric guitar features set-neck construction at 24.75” scale, pairing a mahogany body with a thin “U”-shaped 3-piece mahogany neck, and a Macassar ebony fingerboard with 22 extra-jumbo frets. Its sound is driven by a set of James’ own EMG JH SET active pickups, along with a TonePros locking Tune-O-Matic bridge and tailpiece. The finish is based on a camouflage pattern created by high-performance hunting gear manufacturer KUIU, a design chosen by Hetfield. A portion of the proceeds from each LTD Signature Snakebyte goes to Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation, a non-profit, philanthropic organization dedicated to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger and other critical local services. Comes with a hardshell case.
ESP James Hetfield LTD Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar Camo
ESP James Hetfield LTD Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar Camo
ESP James Hetfield LTD Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar Camo

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  • Mahogany body
  • 3-piece mahogany neck in a thin “U”-shaped profile
  • Macassar ebony fingerboard with 22 extra-jumbo frets
  • Dual EMG JH SET active pickups

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Body
  • Body wood: Mahogany
Neck
  • Neck shape: Thin "U"
  • Neck wood: 3-piece mahogany
  • Joint: Set-neck
  • Scale length: 24.75"
Fingerboard
  • Material: Macassar ebony
  • Radius: 13.78" (350 mm)
  • Fret size: Extra-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Nut width/material: 1.65 in. (42 mm) molded
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: EMG humbucker
  • Bridge: EMG humbucker
  • Control layout: Volume 1, Volume 2, Toggle switch
Hardware
  • Bridge design: TonePros locking Tune-O-Matic
  • Tailpiece: TonePros
  • Tuning machines: LTD locking
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 string
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Orientation: Right-handed

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Limited lifetime warranty on all guitars.
One year warranty on parts and electronics.

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3.67

3 Reviews

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Reviewed by 3 customers

  • I quit playing guitar because of this guitar

    1

    submitted6 days ago

    bySam

    fromSan Jose CA

    I absolutely hate this guitar, feels terrible, sounds horrible, I cant express how long I spent trying to figure how to even make it sound good and nothing worked, DONT BUY THIS GUITAR

  • Really good

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byJulian

    fromTexas

    Pretty sweet, sounds nice. Nothing bothers me about it

  • Only One Problem

    5

    submitted6 months ago

    bySimon

    fromPhoenix, AZ

    So I just picked this beauty up yesterday and did a quick set up to jam on it. It sounds amazing! It plays amazing. This is my third LTD and so I know what to expect. The only downside is that the strings are dirty, and grimy. At the price point, that seems usual.

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byWeston

    fromCoon Rapids MN

    Does this guitar come with a camouflage hard-hell case? My last guitar I bought online couldn't deliver the case.

    Does this guitar come with a camouflage hard-hell case? My last guitar I bought online couldn't deliver the case.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes - ESP Snakebyte Camo Case

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJason

    fromundisclosed

    The details and the specs of the guitar are correct, but how how come this product images are of a V guitar and not the limited Camo LTD Snakebyte?

    The details and the specs of the guitar are correct, but how how come this product images are of a V guitar and not the limited Camo LTD Snakebyte?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    The stock photo is of a different model