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ESP LTD James Hetfield Snakebyte Electric Guitar with Case

Emulate legendary rocker James Hetfield with this aggressive, thundering electric guitar from ESP. (15) Read 4 reviews for this product | Rate and Review This Product
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The original design of the ESP LTD James Hetfield Snakebyte is sure to turn some heads. Adding to the great look of the guitar is a set-neck for great sustain, 24.75 inch scale length, mahogany body and neck, and an ebony fingerboard with 22 XJ frets. The Snakebyte comes with a bunch of high-end components, including Sperzel locking tuners, a Tonepros locking bridge/tailpiece, and EMG JH Het Set active humbuckers for high output tone, chunky rhythm, and searing solos.

ESP LTD James Hetfield Snakebyte Guitar Features

- Thin U neck contour for comfortable playing up and down the neck
- Set-neck for great sustain and stability
- Mahogany body and neck, and a 22 XJ fret ebony fingerboard
- Sperzel locking tuners for great stability and smooth tuning
- EMG JH Het Set active humbuckers for high output tone, chunky rhythm, and searing solos
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- Neck: Set-Neck Construction
- Scale: 24.75 in.
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Nut: 42mm Bone Nut
- Neck Contour: Thin U Neck Contour
- Frets: 22 XJ
- Hardware: Black
- Tuners: Sperzel Locking Tuners
- Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM Bridge & Tailpiece
- Pickups:
- EMG JH Het Set (Active)
- EMG 60 Neck Active
- Controls:
- 3-Way Switch
- Neck Volume
- Bridge Volume
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
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Shipping Weight: 32 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 54 x 19 x 5 in
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Shipping Weight: 31 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 54 x 20 x 5 in
ESP Warranty If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 800-423-8388
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zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us. "Good work Papa Het & ESP, good work indeed!"
Sound: I love the sound this guitar produces. the EMG active 81/60's are amazing. As a fan of James Hetfield, I cannot be happier about this setup. Feature: Fantastic, my only complaint is that there is only 1 screw in the trus rod cover. But otherwise, this thing is perfect, it was straight and the action was great right out of the box. Ease of Use: Oh man the neck is frigging fast. However, if it wasn't for my finger ease string lunricant, i would not be able to move around the neck. Man it was like the paint was still not quite dry.... Quality: As stated above, the paint felt "sticky" almost it was hard to slide around without any finger ease. Otherwise this thing will definately be one reliable guitar. I can definately see it lasting as long as my Gibson Explorer Value: Ok, here we go...For the price. This is 100% worth it. Many people claim that the difference between ESP and LTD is the quality of the qood/craftsmanship/laquer. Well, here is what I see...Both ESP and LTD use Mohogany wood for the body/neck, so maybe its a higher quality wood in ESP...meh...All ESP guitars are hand made, while LTD goes through a prduction line. A human person still touches each guitar.so not a huge difference. And the paint? Ok, well its not as fantastic as on an ESP< however, those minute differences for a 2G price difference? Yeah the LTD is worth the price allright. Manufacturer Support: I dealt with ESP guitars on one occasion because no one could tell me if this guitar came with a case. So by going through them, I was able to get my questions answered in a timely manner. Great customer support. As far as Zzounds.com, they were extremely profesional. When I came to them about the case, they were extremely speedy about getting the answers I was seeking. The Wow Factor: The headstock is so mean looking. The lower horn really gives it a kick over the typical explorer. The cutout on the bottom half of the rear isn't really needed, but I understand James wanted a radical new design, and this does it. I think if the back stayed the same, it would still kick some serious tail.... Overall: I am extremely satisfied with this guitar, the only change I am going to make is pulling out the 81/60's and replace them with the brand new "Het set" pickups once they become available around 20 May 2011. Then I will throw the 81/60's in my Gibson Explorer.
Style of Music: Metal Metal Metal
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Overall: I have had the guitar now for a few months did my set up. Out about 7 guitars, this is by far my favorite! I didn't know what to expect since I had never actually seen the guitar in person. I opened the case and was just blown away! I was offset by the thinness of the body and headstock. BUT this would be an unbelievably heavy if not. Thanks James for keeping the sound and reducing the weight! Anybody who has ever played shows know how heavy it can be! The playability of this guitar is silky smooth wants you get it set up (no it is not set up to play the way it was supposed to out of box) the resonation of this body is 2nd to none. The pure beauty of this guitar is 2nd to none. The pickups? Again Mr Het sho knows his stuff! Wow!! Best sounding pickups ever! From clean to soak ya distortion they have a very detailed range while clean hooked up to your lead channel they run HOT!! All this with a hard shell case? Unbelievable kudos ESP if you have explorer style bodies this will be your favorite get it! You won't be disappointed!! Of course I have to mention the greatest music store in the business!! Zzounds!!! My second guitar from them. These guys are the greatest love their payment plans, customer service is 2nd to none!!! You know they are musicians and understand our needs and limitation. My girlfriend might get jealous but u have to say it! I love love you Zzounds
Style of Music: Anything that rocks and gets ya motivated
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