ESP LTD KH-3 Spider
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ESP
LTD KH-3 Spider
Product Info
Article Number:
514555
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD KH-3 Spider
Category:
Signature Guitars
Price:
$1,648.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This KH-3 Spider is a seriously focused instrument built for aggressive playing. Kirk’s signature design, combined with the EMG pickups and Floyd Rose trem, delivers that high-octane metal sound. It’s a premium-priced option ideal for players wanting that specific, shred-ready tone and feel.
Product Description
- ESP LTD KH-3 Spider
- Electric Guitar
- Kirk Hammet Signature Model
- Body: Alder
- Neck-thru: Maple
- Fretboard: Macassar ebony
- Neck profile: Extra Thin U
- Fretboard radius: 350 mm
- Fretboard inlays: Spiders
- Skull & Bones
- 24 X-Jumbo frets
- Nut: Locking
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Scale length: 629 mm
- Pickups: 2 EMG BoneBreaker (Humbucker)
- 2 x Volume controls
- 1 x Tone control
- 3-Way switch
- Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo
- Grover tuners
- Black hardware
- Strings: Daddario XL 120 (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042)
- Colour: Black with spider graphic
- Includes case
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
- • EMG BoneBreaker pickups deliver aggressive high-output and a scooped mid-range
- • Extra-thin U neck profile offers exceptional speed and comfort for shredding
- • Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo allows for wide-ranging vibrato and dive bombs
CONS
- • The aggressive pickup voicing limits versatility for cleaner or more nuanced tones
- • Macassar ebony fretboard can be prone to chipping if not properly cared for
- • Neck-thru construction can make neck resets more complex and potentially costly
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Macassar Ebony
Pickups
EMG BoneBreaker Humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm
Frets
24 X-Jumbo
Bridge
Floyd Rose 1000
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
BoneBreakers have a more scooped, aggressive EQ than many other EMGs, emphasizing highs and lows with a reduced midrange – expect a harsher, more modern metal tone.
The extra-thin U profile is fast, but might feel a little cramped for players with very large hands; it's best suited for those preferring a slim, shred-friendly feel.
The D’Addario XL 120 strings are a medium gauge (.009-.042) and offer a good balance of tension and flexibility for comfortable bending and expressive playing.
