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.
Type |
Solid Body |
Colour |
Red Sparkle |
Orientation |
Right Handed |
Number of Strings |
6 |
Body Material |
Korina |
Body Finish |
Gloss |
Neck Material |
3 Piece Mahogany |
Neck Shape |
Extra Thin U |
Fretboard Material |
Macassar Ebony |
Number of Frets |
24 |
Fret Size |
XJ |
Fretboard Radius |
(350mm) |
Nut Width |
(42mm) |
Neck Pickups |
EMG Bone Breaker |
Bridge Pickups |
EMG Bone Breaker |
Controls |
Volume/Tone/3-Way Toggle |
Bridge |
Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru |
Tuners |
LTD Locking |
Case/ Bag |
V-Alexi Guitar Form Fit Case Included |