LTD 30TH ANNIVERSARY KH-3 SPIDER

BLACK w/ SPIDER GRAPHIC

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Guitars, Signature Series Guitars, Kirk Hammett, New For 2021
    LTD 30TH ANNIVERSARY KH-3 SPIDER
    $1,349.00
    with 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 we 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, it features 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.

    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 Bone Breaker
    Bridge PU EMG Bone Breaker
    Electronics Layout Neck Volume/Bridge Volume/Tone/Toggle Switch
    Strings D'Addario XL120 (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042)
    Case
    Case Included Y
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    Eric S.
    Eric S. wrote

    I just got mine on the 14th of Sept 2021. Man, this is an awesome guitar. Beautifully manufactured. It sounds awesome and has excellent sustain. I have several guitars that are mostly ESP. This is my 3rd Kirk Signature. I always say when I get a new one that it is my favorite, but with this one, I really mean it. I had the guitar setup with Ernie Ball Ultra Slinky's and I couldn't be happier. Well done ESP.

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      Clyde B.
      Clyde B. wrote

      I have owned several ESP LTD models over the years.....Always fun to play and the Quality  has been Great~

      Currently using a Special Deluxe Model in Natural Satin...One of the best Long Necks I have EVER played. 

      Thank You for making a Truly Quality Instrument that fits like a glove~

       

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        Aaron Grimmett
        Aaron Grimmett wrote

        My new KH-3 just arrived but it's missing the ESP promo strap.

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          Aaron Grimmett
          Aaron Grimmett wrote

          Mine will be here tomorrow. Thank God! I am so freaking excited. These last two months felt like they where so much longer!

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            David B.
            David B. wrote

             David bloom   very cool guitar 

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