2023 ESP LTD KH-V Metallic Gold #W23010047

The ESP LTD KH-V in Metallic Gold is a striking signature instrument that combines aggressive styling, premium construction, and powerful performance. Designed in collaboration with Kirk Hammett, this distinctive V-shaped guitar features a neck-thru-body construction and a beautiful korina body finished in eye-catching Metallic Gold. Its sleek contours, gold hardware, and unmistakable silhouette create an instrument that commands attention both onstage and in the studio.

The three-piece maple neck features an Extra Thin U profile, offering exceptional comfort and speed for demanding playing styles. Paired with a Macassar ebony fingerboard featuring a 350mm radius and 24 extra-jumbo frets, the neck provides a smooth, responsive playing surface for everything from intricate lead passages to aggressive rhythm work. The 25.5-inch scale length and 42mm molded nut contribute to a familiar, balanced playing feel, while the neck-thru construction promotes excellent sustain and resonance.

Equipped with a pair of EMG Bone Breaker active humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions, the KH-V delivers powerful output, tight low-end response, articulate mids, and cutting highs. Its straightforward electronics configuration features master volume, master tone, and a three-way pickup selector, providing intuitive control over a versatile range of tones. Gold-finished hardware, LTD locking tuners, and a TonePros locking Tune-O-Matic bridge with string-through-body construction provide dependable tuning stability, precise intonation, and excellent sustain.

Weighing approximately 7 lbs. 6 oz., the 2023 ESP LTD KH-V Metallic Gold offers an impressive combination of lightweight comfort, professional-grade construction, and unmistakable stage presence. Strung with D'Addario XL110 nickel-plated steel strings in .010-.046 gauges, this guitar is ready for serious performance. An ESP V Alexi form-fit case is included for secure storage and transportation. Blending distinctive design, powerful EMG electronics, and fast-playing neck construction, the KH-V is an exceptional instrument for players seeking uncompromising performance and bold visual character.

Additional specifications include:

• Construction Neck-Thru
• Scale 25.5"
• Body Korina
• Neck 3pc Maple
• Fingerboard Macassar Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius 350mm
• Finish Metallic Gold
  
• Nut Width 42mm
• Nut Type Molded
• Neck Contour Extra Thin U
• Frets/Type 24 XJ
• Hardware Color Gold
• Strap Button Standard
• Tuners LTD Locking
• Bridge Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String Thru
• Neck PU EMG Bone Breaker
• Bridge PU EMG Bone Breaker
• Electronics Layout Volume / Tone / 3-way toggle
• Strings D'Addario XL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
• Case: V Alexi Form fit Case
  
• 7 lbs 6 oz
• W23010047

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