ESP LTD Snakebyte James Hetfield Signature Snow White
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The ESP LTD Snakebyte James Hetfield Signature Snow White is based on Hetfield's own original design, and is sure to turn heads wherever you play it.
This guitar features a unique body shape, sleek neck, custom pickup set, and is packed full of rock-solid stability.
A Hard-Rocking, High Performance Axe
Metallica frontman James Hetfield is widely regarded as one of the World's most respected rhythm guitar players - in any genre. In addition to writing some of the most memorable guitar riffs of all time, Hetfield's legacy has been overtly-shaped by the guitars he plays with.
For many years he was most-often associated with his ESP Explorer, but in recent years he's taken to designing his own custom guitar body shapes. The Snakebyte is James's own redesign of the Explorer model, and is packed full of modern hardware and electronics to compliment its unique look.
ESP LTD Snakebyte James Hetfield Signature Snow White Highlights
- High performance, hard-rocking guitar, as played by Metallica Frontman James Hetfield
- Uniquely-shaped Mahogany body will make you really stand out from the crowd
- Super-slim Mahogany neck allows for high-speed playing in comfort
- Two James Hetfield Signature EMG pickups deliver that hard-rocking Hetfield tone
- Custom "Snake" inlay at the 12th fret
- Locking tuners and locking bridge offer superior levels of tuning stability
- Finance options available
Rock Solid Construction
True to the guitars Hetfield is most commonly associated with, the Snakebyte's body is carved from a piece of solid Mahogany. This tonewood is found on some of the most popular guitars ever made, and offers a harmonically rich natural tone.
In addition to this, the Snakebyte's "set in" neck is also crafted from Mahogany, carved with a Thin "U" profile and topped with a Macassar Ebony fingerboard.
This neck is designed to offer you fast and easy access to every note on the fretboard, making it ideal for heavy riffing, searing lead lines, and much more besides.
Custom Pickups
For the pickups on this beast of a guitar, Hetfield and ESP have opted to use an EMG JH "HET" SET - a pair of custom-voiced humbuckers, designed by EMG to meet the Metallica frontman's needs.
These pickups manage to capture the clarity and punch of a passive pickup, whilst retaining an awesome active tone. Their tone has been patterned after the pickups James used for more than three decades.
With their higher output, increased attack, and independent volume controls, these pickups are perfect for those hard rocking riffs.
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ESP LTD Snakebyte James Hetfield Signature Snow White Specs
- Construction: Set-Neck
- Scale: 24.75"
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: 1Pc Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 305mm
- Finish: Snow White
- Nut Width: 42mm
- Nut Type: Bone
- Neck Contour: Thin U
- Frets/Type: 22 XJ
- Hardware Color: Black
- Strap Button: Schaller Straplock
- Tuners: Sperzel Locking
- Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
- Neck Pu: EMG JH SET
- Bridge Pu: EMG JH SET
- Electronics: Active
- Electronics Layout: Vol/Vol/Toggle Switch
- Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Light (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
- Case: Snakebyte Form Fit Case
- Case Included: Yes
| Manufacturer | ESP |
|---|---|
| SKU | 96263 |
| Shipping Weight (kg) | 7.000000 |
| MPN | SNAKEBYTESW |
| Colour | white |
| Warranty | 2 Years |
| Series | Artist Series |
| Scale Length | 24.75" |
| Nut Width | 42mm |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany Neck |
| Pickup Config | 2 x humbucker |
| Number Of Strings | 6 string |
| Right / Left-Handed | right handed |
| Fingerboard | ebony fingerboard |
| Guitar Style | Snakebyte Style |
| Body Size | full size |
| Body Material | mahogany body |
Extended Christmas Exchanges
For orders placed between 12th November and 24th December 2024, you’ll have until 31st January 2025 to exchange your purchase for a product of the same value, or pay the difference for a more expensive piece of gear. Find out more*.
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