LTD SNAKEBYTE

BLACK SATIN

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Guitars, Signature Series Guitars, James Hetfield
    LTD SNAKEBYTE
    $1,399.00
    with case
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    (U.S. Only)
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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. 

    Construction Set-Neck
    Scale 24.75"
    Body Mahogany
    Neck 3Pc Mahogany
    Fingerboard Macassar Ebony
    Fingerboard Radius 350mm
    Finish BLACK SATIN
    Nut Width 42mm
    Nut Type Molded
    Neck Contour Thin U
    Frets/Type 22 XJ
    Hardware Color 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 Volume/Volume/Toggle Switch
    Strings D'Addario XL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
    Case SNAKEBYTE FORM FIT CASE
    Case Included Y
    Controls
    Controls Snakebyte
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    Adam W.
    Adam W. wrote

    Is this guitar stil being made or avaliable????

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      Todd B. ESP
      Todd B. ESP wrote

      Hello, this model is still being made. For pricing and availability contact your nearest dealer or distributor if you live outside the US.

      Here is our dealer locator: https://www.espguitars.com/dealers

      Here is a link to our distributor page: https://www.espguitars.com/locations?categories=intl-distributors   

      If you have any questions not answered on our product page, please contact ESP Customer Service at customerservice@espguitars.com

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        Adam W.
        Adam W. wrote

        Hey how much would this guitar cost in aud australian dollar i wanna know a decent base price

         

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          Todd B. ESP
          Todd B. ESP wrote

          Hello, If you live outside the US, please contact your local distributor or nearest dealer for your pricing and availability. Here is a link to our distributor page: https://www.espguitars.com/locations?categories=intl-distributors   

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            Adam W.
            Adam W. wrote

            is this the satain finish and is it avaliable still if so where in australia would i find this instrument for sale

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              Todd B. ESP
              Todd B. ESP wrote

              Hello, please contact your nearest distributor, they can assist you. Here is a link to our distributor page: https://www.espguitars.com/locations?categories=intl-distributors   

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                Derrik C.
                Derrik C. wrote

                I love the white Snakebyte but i really wish the Gloss Black one would come back

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                  Todd B. ESP
                  Todd B. ESP wrote

                  Hi, thanks for your comments.

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                    Olivier V.
                    Olivier V. wrote

                    How come in some videos and pictures the guitar seems 'glossy'? I really like the black mat finish, but if after some months it becomes glossy, i would prefer the white finish. Thank you

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                      Todd B. ESP
                      Todd B. ESP wrote

                      Hi, not sure why that is but could be lighting or glare on the instrument. Please also note that we have made the LTD Snakebyte in Black Gloss previously so if it is an older video or photo it could be one of those. You're right that it is normal for a satin or matte finish to eventually turn slightly glossy depending on how much use it gets. You are actually polishing the finish slowly with your hands, wherever you touch the guitar the most, so usually the back of the neck and the arm rest area can turn slightly shiny on a satin finish.

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                        Olivier V.
                        Olivier V. wrote

                        Thank you for answering! The previous shiny models could indeed easely explain this. 

                        The proces of 'shining by use', is this reverseble? Can you (let a guitarbuilder) get the matty satin back on?

                         

                         

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