ESP LTD Jeff Hanneman Tribute Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Pay homage to the highly influential thrash metal guitarist. Limited to 100 pieces worldwide, this guitar features EMG pickups and a Kahler Hybrid tremolo.

What's special about this item?

Feature:	What it does:
Alder body	Light weight with a wide tonal range
Maple neck	Bright tone, full sustain and strength
Neck-through-body construction	Longer sustain; strong midrange; smooth feel
EMG 81 and 85 active pickups	Aggressive, full tone; great sustain and dynamics

Overview

Working in conjunction with the estate of late Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman, ESP Guitars is introducing the new limited-edition LTD JH TRIBUTE 2014 URBAN CAMO guitar. The JH TRIBUTE 2014 is based on Hanneman's iconic "urban camo" ESP model, and a portion of proceeds from sales of the JH TRIBUTE 2014 go to the Wounded Warrior Project, a charity that the guitarist strongly supported. Only 100 pieces of this special commemorative model will be produced.

The LTD JH TRIBUTE 2014 URBAN CAMO takes the unique multi-toned gray/white/black "urban camouflage" finish of Hanneman's ESP signature guitar, and makes it available for the first time in an LTD version. It incorporates a neck-thru-body design at 25.5" scale, with an alder body, maple neck, and ebony fingerboard. As per Hanneman's preference, the guitar includes a Kahler Hybrid tremolo bridge, and EMG 85 (neck)/EMG 81 (bridge) active pickups. The JH TRIBUTE 2014 also features a special fingerboard inlay with Hanneman's "H Dagger" fret markers as well as a "1964-2013" 12th fret inlay, and includes a certificate of authenticity.

Jeff Hanneman was a founding member of the influential thrash metal band Slayer, and was also one of the band's primary songwriters. Along with fellow guitarist Kerry King and bassist/vocalist Tom Araya, Hanneman helped found Slayer in 1981 when the band members were still in their teens. His work as a guitarist and songwriter was of tremendous importance to the world of heavy metal music, and many guitarists… read more count Hanneman among their key influences. An ESP endorsee since 2000, Hanneman's untimely passing was on May 2, 2013 at age 49.

Features:

- Neck-thru Construction
- Alder Body
- Maple Neck
- Ebony fingerboard w/date inlays
- Grover Tuners
- Kahler Hybrid Bridge
- EMG 81(B)/85(N) active Pickups
- Finish: Urban Camo
- Case, certificate included

Specs

Specifications

- Construction: Neck-thru
- Scale: 25.5"
- Body: Alder
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Inlays: Hanneman's "H Dagger" fret markers as well as a "1964-2013" 12th fret inlay
- Nut: 42mm Locking
- Neck contour: Thin U
- Frets: 24 XJ
- Hardware: Black
- Tuners: Grover
- Bridge: Kahler Hybrid
- Pickups: EMG 81(B)/85(N) active
- Finish: Urban Camo
- Included: Case, certificate