ESP James Hetfield Snakebyte, Black Satin

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Powered By EMG James Hetfield Set Active Pickups

The James Hetfield Snakebyte Guitar is loaded with an EMG JH 'HET' Set, including a JH-N at the neck and a JH-B at the bridge. Hetfield was hunting for 'stealth' looking pickups, that were powerful and retained the iconic active tone. The JH 'HET' Set was therefore designed to provide excellent clarity and dynamics, and is packed with plenty of punch. The JH neck pickup offers fierce attack and high output, whilst the JH bridge pickup provides a tight and clear, low end bite.

Unique Snakebyte Body

The ESP Snakebyte Guitar features sharp yet comfortable angles, allowing access to the higher frets, while screaming 'heavy metal' at first glance. This guitar is instantly recognisable as a brainchild of Metallica's James Hetfield; making it an ideal weapon for fans and metal guitarists alike. The Snakebyte's body is made from mahogany, which provides extremely rich and resonant tones, with plenty of sonic warmth.

Mahogany Neck Paired With Ebony Fingerboard

The ESP Snakebyte Guitar's neck is made from mahogany, which is sturdy and durable. The mahogany neck offers a rich tonality for fat guitar tones. The ebony fingerboard brings added sustain and snappy attack, which complements the mahogany's deeper tone.

Premium Hardware

The ESP James Hetfield Snakebyte features an innovative TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic Bridge and Tail piece system which eliminates a problem which some guitarists may have encountered. The lack of stability when the strings are removed, sometimes causes the bridge/tailpiece to fall off and minor, meaning that unwanted adjustments to the bridge height need to be made. The TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic Bridge and Tailpiece make that a thing of the past; with high tension springs fitted into the attachments, the bridge now clips and locks into place without the use of tools and also increases sustain by up to 20 . This Snakebyte Electric Guitar also features Sperzel Locking Tuners that are designed to provide players with excellent tuning stability and reliability.

About James Hetfield

James Hetfield is one of the most successful and innovative vocalists, guitarists and songwriters in the world. As a part of the biggest heavy metal band of all time,Metallica, he has enjoyed a career spanning three decades. During this time he has released 10 albums, done countless world tours and has inspired millions of musicians and fans.

About ESP Guitars

Over the past 30 years ESP Guitars have become one of the leading electric guitar and bass manufacturers across the globe, specialising in metal and rock instruments. With artists such as Will Adler, Kirk Hammett, Alexi Laiho, Richie Sambora, Tom Araya and many more, ESP Guitars ensure every one of their guitars is a high performance and professional musical instrument.

Features

• Signature Guitar By Metallica Icon James Hetfield
• James Hetfield's Own Snakebyte Body Shape Provides Metal Appearance
• Mahogany Body Delivers Rich & Resonant Tones
• Mahogany Neck Offers Excellent Durability & Strength
• Ebony Fingerboard Enhances Tone With Bright, Snappy Attack
• Powered By EMG's Signature JH 'HET' Set For Punchy Sound
• TonePros Tune-O-Matic Locking Bridge & Sperzel Tuners Provide Tone Stability
• Sleek Black Satin Finish & Snake Inlay At 12th Fret

Specifications

Body

• Series: Signature
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Construction: Set-Neck
• Body Finish: Black Satin

Neck

• Neck Material: 1-Piece Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Thin U
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard Radius: 305mm
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Size: Extra Jumbo
• Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 42mm

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: EMG JH Set
• Neck Pickup: EMG JH Set
• Controls: Vol/Vol/Toggle Switch
• Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
• Tuning Machines: Sperzel Locking
• Control Knobs: Black
• Case Included: Yes - CSNAKEBYTEFF