ESP Japan James Hetfield Snake ...

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ESP Japan James Hetfield Snakebyte Camo

Includes Hard Case

£7,699.00

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Manufacturer's ID: 10009854

What we say:

At A Glance:

The ESP Snakebyte James Hetfield in Camo is becoming as iconic as any other guitar James Hetfield has played. Based on the ESP MX250, this instrument is handcrafted by the ESP Custom Shop in Japan and features the unique look of the Snakebyte, coupled with a camouflage pattern created by high-performance hunting gear manufacturer KUIU. A design chosen specifically by Hetfield.

Fitted with premier components such as a bone nut, ESP strap locks, Sperzel locking tuners, a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece, and a signature set of EMG JH active pickups, you'll be ready for any scenario. You also get a fantastic-looking hardshell case in the same KUIU camouflage as the guitar! Who gives you heavy? James Hetfield gives you heavy baby!

What's more, a portion of the proceeds from each Snakebyte Camo 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.

Features We Love:

KUIU Camouflage

Nothing goes together better than Metal and Camouflage, and James Hetfield decided to take this to the next level by combining his favourite hunting gear manufacturer KUIU with the ESP Snakebyte. James has already been playing this guitar live at concerts and festival appearances, and it's quickly becoming as stand out and iconic as any other guitar he's been seen with!

Charitable Cause

A portion of the proceeds from this model goes towards the All Within My Hands foundation. This non-profit organisation was created by the members and management of Metallica, and is dedicated to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services.

EMG JH Set

Like with ESP, Hetfield's been a long-time EMG player. Anywhere you see a Metallica in concert, there's gonna be the iconic black pickups there too. Known for his tight, down-picked rhythm playing the JH 'Het' set combines the characteristics of passive clarity, but with the active qualities that Metallica is known for. In short, the cleans will be sparkling, and the distorted tones punishing!

Who Is It For?

If you're looking for a high quality rock and metal guitar this will cater to those styles with ease and look great doing it. Fans of Metallica or James Hetfield will also find much to love here, whether you're adding to your collection of guitars, or wanting something built to play their back catalogue!

Highlights:

  • Premier components and Custom Shop craftsmanship put this guitar a notch above the rest
  • KUIU Camouflage pattern looks incredible
  • Supports a worthy cause!
  • Ticks all of the boxes if you're a Metallica or James Hetfield fan!

Specification

Body Mahogany
Neck 1 Piece Mahogany
Neck Shape Thin U
Fingerboard Ebony
Scale 24.75"
Radius 305mm
Frets 22 XJ
Nut Bone
Nut Width 42mm
Pickups EMG JH Set
Controls Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, 3-Way-Toggle
Bridge Tonepros Locking TOM & Stopbar Tailpiece
Tuners Sperzel Locking