LTD SNAKEBYTE

BLACK SATIN

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LTD SNAKEBYTE

BLACK SATIN

$1,299.00 with case

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. 

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Specifications
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
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Robert D.
Robert D. wrote

Will you guys be bringing back the Poly coated anytime soon? I really don't like the matte finish.  Also again as I have mentioned before I believe all guitars over $900 especially signature series should be coming with Stainless steel. 

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    Carl N.
    Carl N. wrote

    Hey Robert, no plans at the moment and again thank you for your suggestion.

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      Dark Owl
      Dark Owl wrote

      what is the difrence between the ESP and the LTD modles

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        Carl N.
        Carl N. wrote

        Hey Owl, there are many differences between the two but the biggest difference will be that the ESP Snakebyte will be made one at a time in Japan whereas the LTD version is produced at one of our overseas factories in a production line manner.  There are a lot of nuance differences between the two but the best way to compare the two will be to try them out at your local ESP dealer.

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          Tiko
          Tiko wrote

          Are those ltd locking tuners sold separately? I just got this guitar and i would like to put those locking tuners on my kh602

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            Carl N.
            Carl N. wrote

            Hey Tiko, unfortunately we do not sell parts currently.  I'd recommend checking out Gotoh or Sperzel, these are the tuners used on our USA and Japanese models.

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              Tiko
              Tiko wrote

              Thanks carl

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                Booker
                Booker wrote

                Price? 

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                  Todd B. ESP
                  Todd B. ESP wrote

                  Hi Booker,

                  If you are within the USA the price is listed on each product page. 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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                    Remi V.
                    Remi V. wrote

                    i surley wanne buy this guitar but i got one question: can you get on the 22 fret without trouble

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                      Todd B. ESP
                      Todd B. ESP wrote

                      Hi Remi, Yes it's very easy to access the 22F.

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