Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett Raven Ebony 5.3 #22165082

Metallica’s iconic lead guitarist, Kirk Hammett, has teamed up with the master luthiers at Gibson Custom to unveil the Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett Raven—an audacious counterpart to the legendary Gibson Hummingbird™. While it shares the Hummingbird’s square-shoulder silhouette, the Raven sets itself apart with a darker aesthetic and a unique artistic vision. Crafted with a Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, and supported by traditional scalloped Advanced X-bracing, it delivers the timeless acoustic tone that has captivated musicians and audiences for generations.

Its mahogany neck features a comfortable Round profile and is topped with a bound ebony fretboard, complete with 20 frets and mother-of-pearl star inlays. A 16" radius makes it ideal for fast, expressive playing. Grover® Rotomatic® tuners ensure reliable tuning, while TUSQ® components—including the nut, saddle, and bridge pins—enhance tonal consistency and tuning stability. The headstock showcases the Gibson logo alongside a striking mother-of-pearl raven skull inlay, reinforcing the instrument’s bold identity.

This limited-edition model also pays homage to Gibson’s tradition of wildlife-inspired designs, featuring intricately crafted double pickguards and a raven-themed tailpiece accent. It’s a visual and sonic statement piece.

Equipped with an L.R. Baggs™ Element VTC +4 system, the Raven is ready for both stage and studio. The discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls offer easy access without disrupting the guitar’s aesthetics, and the additional 4 dB of output provides extra headroom when needed.

Each Raven ships in a black Gibson Custom hardshell case adorned with a matching raven skull graphic, and includes a certificate of authenticity and a custom raven-themed strap. Limited to just 100 pieces, each handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, and personally signed by Kirk Hammett on the soundhole label, this Ebony-finished acoustic is destined to become a collector’s treasure. Availability is extremely limited—secure yours before they vanish into the night.

Other specifications Include:

• Back Mahogany
• Binding 5-ply Top, 3-ply Back, Single-ply Fretboard
• Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Material Mahogany
• Body Shape Hummingbird
• Body Styles Square Shoulder
• Bracing Traditional Scalloped Advanced X-bracing
• Side Mahogany
• Top Sitka Spruce
• Fingerboard Material Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius 406.4mm / 16.0in
• Fret Count 20
• Frets Standard
• Inlays Mother of Pearl Star
• Joint Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body
• Neck Material Mahogany
• Nut Material TUSQ
• Nut Width 43.82mm / 1.73in
• Profile Round
• Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
• Controls Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
• Output Jack 1/4" Endpin
• Preamp L.R. Baggs Element VTC +4
• Under Saddle Pickup L.R. Baggs Element VTC +4
• Bridge Belly-up, Ebony
• Bridge Pins TUSQ
• finish Nickel
• Pickguard Dual Kirk Hammett Raven and Raven-inspired Tailpiece Accent
• Saddle Material TUSQ
• Strap Buttons Endpin Jack
• Truss Rod Adjustable
• Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Black Bell
• Tuner Plating Nickel
• Tuning Machines Grover Rotomatic
• Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Raven Strap
• Model: AMSSKHEB
• Case Black Gibson Custom Hardshell with Raven Skull Graphic
• Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Raven Skull in Mother of Pearl
• Strings Gauge .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
• 5 lbs 3 oz
• 22165082

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