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. Kirk’s solos are a crucial part of Metallica’s 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. It’s 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 Kirk’s 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 ESP deluxe hardshell case.
- Number of Strings: 6
- Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
- Body Type: Solidbody
- Body Shape: KH-V
- Body Material: Korina
- Body Finish: Gloss
- Color: Metallic Gold
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Shape: Extra Thin U
- Neck Joint: Neck-through
- Radius: 13.7"
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay: Waves
- Number of Frets: 24, Extra Jumbo
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Nut Width: 1.653"
- Nut Material: Graphite
- Bridge/Tailpiece: TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic
- Tuners: LTD Locking
- Neck Pickup: EMG Bone Breaker Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: EMG Bone Breaker Humbucker
- Controls: 1 x volume, 1 x tone
- Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch
- Strings: D'Addario, .010-.046
- Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
- Manufacturer Part Number:LKHVMGO
- reverb_condition:
- Brand New
