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Made by hand at the ESP Custom Shop in Japan, the ESP Snakebyte is a Signature Series model of James Hetfield, the frontman of Metallica and one of the world's most highly respected rhythm guitar players in any genre. The Snakebyte was created based on James' own original design. It features set-neck construction at 24.75" scale, with a mahogany body and a single-piece mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and 22 extra-jumbo frets with a snake inlay at the 12th fret. The ESP Snakebyte is powered by James' own EMG JH SET active pickups, and includes premier components such as a bone nut, ESP strap locks, Sperzel locking tuners, and a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece. The ESP Snakebyte includes a hardshell case and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from ESP.

Other specifications include:

  • Construction Set-Neck 
  • Scale 24.75" 
  • Body Mahogany 
  • Neck 1Pc Mahogany 
  • Fingerboard Ebony 
  • Fingerboard Radius 305mm 
  • Finish Black Satin 
  • Nut Width 42mm 
  • Nut Type Bone 
  • Neck Contour Thin U 
  • Frets/Type 22 XJ 
  • Hardware Color Black 
  • Strap Button ESP Strap Lock 
  • Tuners Gotoh
  • Bridge TonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece 
  • Neck PU EMG JH SET 
  • Bridge PU EMG JH SET 
  • Electronics Active 
  • Electronics Layout Volume/Volume/Toggle Switch 
  • Strings Elixir Nanoweb Light (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046) 
  • Case SNAKEBYTE FORM FIT CASE 
  • 9 lbs 7 oz
  • E8811242

For more information on this ESP instrument, please contact us.

Manufacturer
ESP
Actual Weight
9.7
Series
Custom Shop
Body Style
Snakebyte
Color
Camo
Model
James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte
Condition
Brand New

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ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte - Camo

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Made by hand at the ESP Custom Shop in Japan, the ESP Snakebyte is a Signature Series model of James Hetfield, the frontman of Metallica and one of the world's most highly respected rhythm guitar players in any genre. The Snakebyte was created based on James' own original design. It features set-neck construction at 24.75" scale, with a mahogany body and a single-piece mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and 22 extra-jumbo frets with a snake inlay at the 12th fret. The ESP Snakebyte is powered by James' own EMG JH SET active pickups, and includes premier components such as a bone nut, ESP strap locks, Sperzel locking tuners, and a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece. The ESP Snakebyte includes a hardshell case and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from ESP.

Other specifications include:

  • Construction Set-Neck 
  • Scale 24.75" 
  • Body Mahogany 
  • Neck 1Pc Mahogany 
  • Fingerboard Ebony 
  • Fingerboard Radius 305mm 
  • Finish Black Satin 
  • Nut Width 42mm 
  • Nut Type Bone 
  • Neck Contour Thin U 
  • Frets/Type 22 XJ 
  • Hardware Color Black 
  • Strap Button ESP Strap Lock 
  • Tuners Gotoh
  • Bridge TonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece 
  • Neck PU EMG JH SET 
  • Bridge PU EMG JH SET 
  • Electronics Active 
  • Electronics Layout Volume/Volume/Toggle Switch 
  • Strings Elixir Nanoweb Light (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046) 
  • Case SNAKEBYTE FORM FIT CASE 
  • 9 lbs 7 oz
  • E8811242

For more information on this ESP instrument, please contact us.

Manufacturer
ESP
Actual Weight
9.7
Series
Custom Shop
Body Style
Snakebyte
Color
Camo
Model
James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte
Condition
Brand New

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ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Camo
ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Camo
ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Camo
ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Camo
ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Camo
ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Camo
ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Camo
ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Camo
ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Camo
ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Camo
ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Camo
ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Camo
ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Camo
ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Camo
ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Camo
ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Camo
ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Camo
ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Camo
ESP Custom Shop James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Camo

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