ESP LTD Bill Kelliher Sparrowhawk
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LTD Bill Kelliher Sparrowhawk
Product Info
Article Number:
565584
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD Bill Kelliher Sparrowhawk
Category:
Signature Guitars
Price:
$2,088.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sparrowhawk is a serious contender for players craving a modern, high-gain tone with a touch of vintage warmth. Bill Kelliher’s signature shines through with its aggressive MojoTone pickups and comfortable neck – it’s a fantastic choice for progressive metal and hard rock players who want a premium-priced instrument with excellent build quality.
Product Description
- ESP LTD Bill Kelliher Sparrowhawk
- Electric Guitar
- Bill Kelliher Signature Model
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- 3-Piece glued-in neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck profile: Thin U
- Fretboard radius: 350 mm (13.78")
- Scale: 629 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Cast nut
- 22 XJ frets
- Pickups: 2 MojoTone Hellbender humbuckers with nickel cover (neck and bridge)
- Volume and tone controls with push/pull function
- Toggle switch
- TonePros locking bridge and tailpiece
- LTD locking tuners
- Nickel hardware
- Original strings: D'Addarío XL110
- Colour: Vintage Silver Sunburst
- Incl. Sparrowhawk form fit case
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant, and powerful low-end response.
- • MojoTone Hellbender pickups offer a unique, aggressive high-gain tone with clarity.
- • Ebony fretboard provides exceptional note definition and a fast playing experience.
- • TonePros locking bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability for live performance.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction contributes to a relatively heavy instrument; could be tiring for some.
- • The thin 'U' neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker, vintage feel.
- • The push/pull tone control can add complexity for players seeking simpler controls.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany (3-Piece Glued-in)
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
2 MojoTone Hellbender Humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm (24.75")
Frets
22 XJ Frets
Bridge
TonePros Locking Bridge and Tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
They offer a distinct, slightly more raw and aggressive tone than many popular aftermarket pickups, leaning towards a vintage high-gain character with a unique midrange presence.
While playable, the shorter scale length can slightly soften the string tension; heavier gauge strings might be needed for very low tunings to maintain clarity and tightness.
It typically splits the humbuckers into single-coil mode, providing a brighter, more versatile sound – useful for cleaner tones or alternative styles.
