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ESP LTD KH 602 BLK

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ESP LTD KH 602 BLK

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LTD KH 602 BLK

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Product Info

Article Number: 458986
Brand: ESP
Model: LTD KH 602 BLK
Category: ST Style Guitars
Price: $1,615.90

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This KH 602 BLK is a serious instrument built for shredders and metalheads. Kirk’s signature design delivers a focused, aggressive tone and a super-comfortable neck. It’s a premium-priced option that nails the high-performance vibe and comes with a case, a great value for the quality.

Product Description

  • ESP LTD KH 602 BLK
  • Electric Guitar
  • Kirk Hammett (Metallica) Signature Model
  • Body: Alder
  • Neck-thru-body: Maple
  • Fretboard: Macassar Ebony (Diospyros celebica)
  • Neck profile: Extra Thin U
  • 24 Extra jumbo frets
  • Locking nut
  • Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Fretboard radius: 350 mm (13.78")
  • Pickups: 2 Active EMG Bone Breaker humbuckers
  • 2 Volume controls and 1 tone control
  • 3-Way toggle switch
  • Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo
  • LTD machine heads
  • Black hardware
  • Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario XL120 .009 - .042
  • Colour: Black
  • Case included
PROS
  • • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
  • • Extra Thin U neck profile offers exceptional speed and comfort for fast playing.
  • • Active EMG Bone Breaker pickups deliver high-output, aggressive tone perfect for metal.
  • • Floyd Rose 1000 tremolo enables wide vibrato and dive bombs with reliable return.
CONS
  • • Active pickups require an external power source, potentially limiting versatility.
  • • Neck-thru construction can make neck adjustments more complex for some players.
  • • The black hardware and finish show fingerprints easily, requiring frequent cleaning.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Macassar Ebony
Pickups EMG Bone Breaker Active Humbuckers
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 24 Extra Jumbo
Bridge Floyd Rose 1000 Tremolo
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) – typical for a neck-thru guitar with hardware

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Bone Breaker pickups offer a tighter, more focused high-end than many other EMG models, providing a more modern and articulate metal tone.
Yes, the Extra Thin U profile is noticeably slim and fast, making it very comfortable for players with smaller hands or those who prefer a quicker feel.
The Floyd Rose 1000 is a high-quality tremolo and, when properly set up, provides excellent tuning stability even with aggressive use.

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