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ESP Guitars LTD KH-3 Spider Kirk Hammett Signature Series Guitar w/Case

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LTD KH-3 Spider Kirk Hammett Signature Series Guitar w/Case

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LTD KH-3 Spider Kirk Hammett Signature Series Guitar w/Case
LTD KH-3 Spider Kirk Hammett Signature Series Guitar w/Case
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In 1991, Kirk Hammett of Metallica came to ESP with a request for a new guitar with a single cutaway design, but with the features of his KH-2 guitar. Metallica's graphic artist Pushead designed a spider graphic specifically for this new instrument. The KH-3 Spider was played by Kirk throughout the '90s on tours supporting the legendary Black Album. After spending a number of years on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of fame, the original KH-3 was returned to ESP so they could reference it for this 30th Anniversary edition. The LTD Kirk Hammett Signature Series 30th Anniversary KH-3 Spider is a reissue of the original KH-3 model with a few upgrades. In addition to neck-thru-body construction, a Floyd Rose 1000 bridge, and a fast extra-thin U-shaped neck with an ebony fingerboard which is scalloped from #17-24. Also new for the anniversary model are Kirk's signature EMG Bonebreaker pickups.

Specifications
CONSTRUCTION: Neck-Thru
SCALE: 24.75"
BODY: Alder
NECK: 3Pc Maple
FINGERBOARD: Macassar Ebony
FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 350mm
FINISH: Black w/ Spider Graphic
NUT WIDTH: 42mm
NUT TYPE: Locking
NECK CONTOUR: Extra Thin U
FRETS/TYPE: 24 XJ
HARDWARE COLOR: Black
STRAP BUTTON: Standard
TUNERS: Grover
BRIDGE: Floyd Rose 1000
NECK PU: EMG BoneBreaker
BRIDGE PU: EMG BoneBreaker
ELECTRONICS LAYOUT: Neck Volume/Bridge Volume/Tone/Toggle Switch
STRINGS: D'Addario XL120 (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042)
CASE: EC Guitar Form Fit Case
CASE INCLUDED: Yes

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Fantastic guitar, at a great price. 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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First of all, I have a Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul, so it’s tough to compare almost anything with that.
However, as a second guitar, I bought this from L&M Terminal/Vancouver, from Bob, and he made an inter-store transfer. Had the guitar in about 10 days.
Frankly, it’s beautiful: it’s like my Les Paul, in shape, but with a very different sound. The neck through body is superb, as are the Bonebreaker pickups. The pickups are what I was going to buy, and add to my Les Paul, but decided to leave it intact and get this ESP instead.
The case is a nice touch at this price point, and it comes with a perfect cutout and supe-soft fuzzy grey interior. Multiple hex keys, a spare spring, and a locking tremolo bar, are inside.
The scalloped frets are not a huge point for me, but I’m sure I’ll enjoy them.
Posted by Grant on Jan 27, 2022
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