ESP LTD KH-V Kirk Hammett Signature Electric Guitar - Black Sparkle (KHV)

The ESP LTD Kirk Hammett KH-V is a long-awaited 21st-century take on a metal classic, infused with metal magic and its namesake’s custom-voiced signature pickups. Diehard fans will find plenty to love, but there’s more to this guitar than sheer fandom. For starters, the KH-V’s korina body honors the “V” shape traditions with resonant mahogany-like tone and sustain. Tone quality is enhanced further with a string-through body for extra sustain. The KH-V’s set-through maple neck comes complete with ESP’s speedy “Extra Thin-U” profile so players can ride the lightning to smashing solos, even when playing close to the neck joint. Speaking of the neck’s upper frets, the access is phenomenal, with a subtle body cutaway inspired by ESP’s V-II body style. And for electronics? The KH-V wouldn’t be complete without Kirk Hammett’s signature pickups: two active EMG Bone Breakers, individually voiced humbuckers with ceramic and alnico magnets. True to their name, these Bone Breakers pack a mean punch and offer a wide dynamic range that lets you dial in the loud, organic cleans that Kirk Hammett regularly conjures up. Snag one of modern metal’s suavest souvenirs by nabbing your ESP LTD KH-V at Music Bliss today!

FEATURES

• The definitive signature “V” of Metallica’s Kirk Hammett
• 25.5-inch scale with 24 extra-jumbo frets for low action and accurate, smooth bends
• Solid korina body — historically accurate V-tone with rich depth, sustain, and midrange presence
• “Extra Thin-U” neck profile for unfettered fretboard access
• Fingerboard adorned with symmetric wave inlays, made from fine Macassar ebony, 350mm radius
• Set maple neck — massive sustain with a low-drag feel
• 2 signature active EMG Bone Breaker humbuckers with a custom blend of ceramic and Alnico V magnets
• Custom-voiced preamp balances volume and gain for dynamic cleans and punishing riffs

SPECIFICATIONS

• Construction
• Neck-Thru
• Scale
• 25.5"
• Body
• Korina
• Neck
• 3pc Maple
• Fingerboard
• Macassar Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius
• 350mm
• Finish
• Black Sparkle
• Nut Width
• 42mm
• Nut Type
• Molded
• Neck Contour
• Extra Thin U
• Frets/Type
• 24 XJ
• Hardware Color
• Black
• Strap Button
• Standard
• Tuners
• LTD Locking
• Bridge
• TonePros Locking TOM w/ String Thru
• Neck PU
• EMG Bone Breaker
• Bridge PU
• EMG Bone Breaker
• Electronics Layout
• Volume / Tone / 3-way toggle
• Strings
• D'Addario XL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)