As the lead guitarist for Metallica, the biggest heavy metal band of all time, Kirk Hammett has inspired generations of musicians over the past 40+ years. Kirks solos are a crucial part of Metallicas dominating sound, and he has relied on ESP for decades to make guitars that meet his every need. The LTD KH-V is the newest addition to the Kirk Hammett Signature Series. Its available in three different versions: Black Sparkle with black hardware and black pickguard; Red Sparkle with gold hardware and gold pickguard; and Metallic Gold with gold hardware and cream pickguard.
The KH-V offers neck-thru-body construction, with an extra-thin U-shaped three-piece maple neck and korina body at 25.5 scale. Its Macassar ebony fingerboard features pearloid wave inlays and 24 extra-jumbo frets. The sound of the KH-V is powered by a set of Kirks signature EMG Bone Breaker pickups, with the BB-B ceramic bridge and the BB-N alnico 5 neck pickups for crisp, crushing leads or smooth, rounded rhythm tones at the flip of a switch. Controls of the KH-V include volume, tone, and a three-way pickup selector toggle. Other pro features include a TonePros bridge with string-thru-body and LTD locking tuners.
Includes an ESP deluxe hardshell case.
Specs
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Type
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Solid Body
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Colour
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GoldSparkle
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Orientation
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Right Handed
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Number of Strings
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6
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Body Material
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Korina
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Body Finish
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Gloss
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Neck Material
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3 PieceMahogany
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Neck Shape
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Extra Thin U
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Fretboard Material
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Macassar Ebony
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Number of Frets
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24
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Fret Size
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XJ |
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Fretboard Radius
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(350mm)
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Nut Width
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(42mm)
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Neck Pickups
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EMG Bone Breaker
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Bridge Pickups
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EMG Bone Breaker
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Controls
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Volume/Tone/3-Way Toggle
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Bridge
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Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru
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Tuners
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LTD Locking
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Case/ Bag
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V-Alexi Guitar Form Fit Case
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