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ESP Guitars LTD James Hetfield Snakebyte Signature Electric Guitar - Black Satin

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LTD James Hetfield Snakebyte Signature Electric Guitar - Black Satin

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LTD James Hetfield Snakebyte Signature Electric Guitar - Black Satin
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The LTD 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 three-piece mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and 22 extra-jumbo frets with a snake inlay at the 12th fret. The LTD Snakebyte is powered by James' own EMG JH SET active pickups, and includes a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece. Available in Black Satin or Snow White finishes, as well as in a lefthanded version.

Specifications:
• CONSTRUCTION: Set-Neck
• SCALE: 24.75"
• BODY: Mahogany
• NECK: 3Pc Mahogany
• FINGERBOARD: Ebony
• FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 350mm
• FINISH: Black Satin
• NUT WIDTH: 42mm
• NUT TYPE: Molded
• NECK CONTOUR: Thin U
• FRETS/TYPE: 22 XJ
• HARDWARE COLOUR: Black
• STRAP BUTTON: Standard
• TUNERS: LTD Locking
• BRIDGE: Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
• NECK PU: EMG JH SET
• BRIDGE PU: EMG JH SET
• ELECTRONICS: Active
• ELECTRONICS LAYOUT: Vol/Vol/Toggle Switch

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Question: Does this guitar come with a hard shell case?
- asked on Apr 16, 2024
Answer: This guitar does come with hard shell case... the SNAKEBYTE FORM FIT CASE. this can be seen on the ESP website here: https://www.espguitars.com/products/12756-csnakebyteff
- answered by Gary Joynes, Edmonton Highlands, Alberta
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it sucks 2 of 9 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Truro, Nova Scotia
Posted by ur dad on Jun 12, 2024
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I just bought it! 3 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Laval, Quebec
I just bought the satin black Snakebyte guitar the last one in the whole country. went to the store to pick it up and right away its very light weight Beautiful satin finish and the sound of the JH meg pickups wow. didn't know it takes a 9v battery but that's fine. I also have to learn the tune and how to change the strings since it's esp locking. overall the guitar is fucken awesome Long & McQuade Laval is my home a place I go to a lot and the staff their are very friendly and nice so thank guys!.
Posted by josh levy on Feb 16, 2023
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A Metal Monster 12 of 13 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
All the online reviews are correct! I have played American guitars for 30 years...custom 58 Les Pau, 87 Stratocaster, Taylors and Martins and appreciate what makes each of them special. Decided to regress to my Metallica days when I saw this pop up on the LM website and...oh boy! The look in satin black is so menacing. Surprisingly, it is as heavy as my Les Paul which suggests they grabbed an nice slab of Mahogany. Overall, High quality fit and finish. Came beautifully set up and stays in tune...sweet. Menacing attack when dialed in on my Mesa Mark V35 in the Mark II+ setting. Super clear lows and smooth highs on bridge pickup. Cleans up great with the neck pickup at 50% for Fade to Black. With high gain, it plays hot but not noisy. Neck feels comfortable too and tonnes or room for solo work compared to the Les Paul. . This guitar is not tonally versatile but slots in beautifully in the stable. ! Welcome Snakebyte...Thank you L&M, ESP and JH
Posted by Bender on Dec 13, 2019
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A Snakebyte you'll want! 12 of 17 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Vancouver, British Columbia
While I was reading up on and looking at some nice , no..beautiful new guitars, there was nothing, {after trying a Telecaster, Jackson, etc.} I repeat, there was nothing that caught my eye and ear! like the James Hetfield ESP Snakebyte. I was thrilled to see that it was out of stock! Why, you ask? because I have it here with me now in my hands. I feel so fortunate my timing was right, and with the help of Niko { who was instrumental..full pun intented} in helping me with my selection. I had goosebumps when I left the store with it .[ In 2 oversize bags that you could fit a couple of people comfortably], no case that size! still, Mahogany 3 pce neck, 22 extra jumbo frets, LTD Locking tuners & EMG JH SET active pickups.. this guitar KILLS. I'm back to shredding..go get your own.. or wait....heeheee..
Posted by Dave Shymko on Aug 16, 2019
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