Key Features
- Shred in stealthy style with a camo finish
- Release the venomous tones of the twin EMG James Hetfield humbuckers
- Command the stage with the unique Snakebyte body and fretboard inlay
- Ready for the road - it's included with a matching camo hard case
DISC ESP LTD Snakebyte Camo incl. Case Overview
The ESP LTD Snakebyte Camo incl. Case is a guitar that captures the essence of a metal icon. Showcasing the unique Snakebyte body, fretboard inlay and a set of Hetfield's own named humbuckers, it produces sounds that are nothing short of crushing. And this special edition of the famed Snakebyte features a stunning KUIU camo pattern picked by Hetfield himself. With a portion of each sale being donated to Metallica's All Within My Hands foundation, you can look good and feel even better about playing it.
Unleash chordal chaos. The thin U neck shape of the Snakebyte is designed to give you a comfortable grip and effortless feel. It'll let you keep up an endless stream of drop-tuned chugging and rhythmic flows. Set in combination with a pair of EMG pickups that were created in collaboration with Hetfield, you'll fire out Metallica melodies with ease. Full of cut, sustain and weighty sonics, these humbuckers evoke the voice of a legend, and place it at your disposal.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionJames Hetfield's individual style
Legendary and iconic, heavy metal stars don't come much bigger than James Hetfield. Co-founder of Metallica, he's produced some of the most recognisable rock tunes in over 40 years of playing. The Snakebyte is the result of a partnership between James and ESP and contains all the components which inform his riotous riffing.
This special edition features the KUIU camo finish. Based on Hetfield's favourite high-end hunting gear, it provides stealthy aesthetics and an individual style. That's not all, however, as a portion of each sale will contribute to Metallica's All Within My Hands foundation which helps charitable causes.
To get you on the road straight away, it's included with a matching camo hard case. Crafted in a form fitting shape, this premium case will keep your stylish Snakebyte looking good as new for years to come.
Bring out your best with Hetfield Humbuckers
Fiery, volcanic and aggressive, these signature pickups give you a colossal voicing. Created specifically for James, the EMG Active JH Set is key to generating his unique sound. The JH-N in the neck position growls a with fierce attack, high output, and a rich low end to bring serious presence. EMG carefully constructed this fearsome voicing by installing individual ceramic poles and bobbins that have a larger core.
Cut through any mix. The bridge pickup delights in unrelenting, full-throttle distortion. The JH-B doesn't hold back with its tight, crisper attack and ringing clear tones. Because these are both active pickups you can be sure that you'll have a fully loaded output matched with clarity and definition at high gain levels. Crank up the distortion and let it rip, these humbuckers were made for rocking.
Built for pure aggression
Let loose with as much energy as you can muster. The thin U-shaped mahogany neck is fast, polished and incredibly comfortable. Shaped to give your fingers ample room on the fretboard, you'll be able to unleash flurries of notes at blistering tempos. Chording is also effortless on this profile, as you have all that extra room to reach those awkward notes. Built for expansive playing, it's made from three layers of mahogany to ensure it can withstand your most aggressive sets. This is made for the long haul.
Joined to the body in a set-neck style, you'll have access to an endless sustain with each of your notes. Combined with the cutaway body style, it allows for loads of space at the base of the neck, giving you even more space for those exhilarating high-note solos.
Play with panache
Let your creativity run wild on an ebony fretboard. Smooth and slick, it's a blissful surface to touch. Naturally oily and slick, your riffs will fire off at an extreme pace on a board that perfectly complements the thin U neck shape. Innovate and explore, the 22 extra jumbo frets make your soaring string bends effortless to perform. Not only that, but the low action point for the strings makes chording a breeze too, so there's no end to the musical vocabulary at your disposal.
Bridge the gap
Reliable performance, precise control. These are what the Tonepros locking TOM bridge and hardtail offer you. It's easily adjustable to get the exact intonation you're looking for. And it gets better, your tuning will be stable for the set thanks to the locking nature of this bridge and the locking LTD machine heads.
Specifications
- Product Name: ESP LTD Snakebyte Camo incl. Case
- Product Code: 10009533
Body
- Series: Signature
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Construction: Set-Neck
- Body Finish: Kuiu Camo Satin
Neck
- Neck Material: 3-Piece Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Thin U
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Fingerboard Radius: 350mm
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Extra Jumbo
- Nut: Moulded
- 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: LTD Locking
- Control Knobs: Black
- Case Included: Yes - Form Fitting Camo Case
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