The Sound of Metallica In Your Hands
Built for performance and loaded with aggressive features, the ESP LTD Snakebyte represents a wholly unique ESP design from the mind of Metallica’s frontman, James Hetfield. The edgy form of the mahogany body presents a combative look while maintaining optimal balance, whether on your knee or hanging from a strap. On the other end, the 3-piece mahogany neck features James’s preferred Thin U profile, offering lightning-fast playability purpose-made for rapid-fire rhythms. Meanwhile, the Macassar ebony fingerboard wields 22 extra-jumbo frets and a custom snake inlay on the 12th fret. Tonally, a set of Hetfield's signature EMG pickups balances the best of active-pickup firepower and passive-pickup dynamics. Bookended with road-proven LTD locking tuners and a rock-stable TonePros locking TOM-style bridge, the ESP LTD Snakebyte stands ready to serve as your heavy metal muse.
Note: This is a Dent and Scratch model, which means we have inspected the instrument for structural issues, but there could be minor cosmetic flaws present that do not affect playability. Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer if you have any questions.
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EMG JH Het Set active pickups
Metallica and EMG have defined the sound of modern heavy metal guitar for decades. When James got together with EMG to design his signature set of pickups he set out to create a pair of active humbuckers that offered the output and clarity of the 85 and 81 set but with the nuance, punch, and dynamics of a great set of passive pickups. The JH Het Set set uses oversized ceramic and steel pole pieces to give your LTD Snakebyte that exact combination for a powerful hard-rock and metal sound.
High-performance features
This LTD Snakebyte boasts a suite of high-end features that ensure stage-ready performance and stability. The headstock is outfitted with six of ESP's LTD locking tuners to make string changes a breeze while keeping your tuning stable. A TonePros locking TOM-style bridge and tailpiece lock the hardware down to the body, giving you optimal string vibration transfer. Finally, for a distinct aesthetic touch, the sleek ebony fretboard displays James's signature Snakebyte inlay on the 12th fret.
ESP LTD: huge value with ESP quality
ESP LTD guitars and basses were created to bring a more accessible version of the classic designs and quality of ESP guitars to a new market. The entire ESP LTD line of instruments features premium tonewoods, quality pickups, and solid hardware for a lifetime of use. An exacting eye for detail and quality means that every instrument is ready to rock when it leaves the factory. An impressive list of signature guitars by some of today's biggest guitar heroes shows the popularity and respect held by ESP LTD. If you're looking for the perfect rock or metal guitar, then you need to check out ESP LTD.
ESP LTD Snakebyte Features:
- Signature guitar designed by James Hetfield of Metallica
- Balanced mahogany body resounds with a warm and sustain-heavy tone
- 3-piece mahogany neck shaped into a speedy Thin U profile
- Ebony fingerboard loaded with extra-jumbo frets and James’s signature Snakebyte inlay
- EMG active JH Het Set humbuckers meld the dynamics of a passive pickup with the power of an active humbucker
- LTD locking tuners and a Tonepros locking TOM-style bridge ensure reliable tuning stability
Note: This is a Dent and Scratch model, which means we have inspected the instrument for structural issues, but there could be minor cosmetic flaws present that do not affect playability. Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer if you have any questions.
