ESP LTD Snakebyte LH BKLS
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LTD Snakebyte LH BKLS
Product Info
Article Number:
459208
Brand:
ESP
Model:
LTD Snakebyte LH BKLS
Category:
Lefthanded Guitars
Price:
$1,813.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Snakebyte is a serious instrument built for aggression. The mahogany body and EMG pickups deliver a thick, powerful tone perfect for Metallica-style riffs and soaring leads. It's a premium-priced, high-performance axe designed for left-handed players who want a modern metal machine.
Product Description
- ESP LTD Snakebyte LH BKLS
- Electric Guitar
- Left-handed model
- James Hetfield (Metallica) Signature Model
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck attachment: Set-in
- Fretboard: Macassar ebony
- Neck profile: Thin U
- Frets: 22 Extra jumbo
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Scale: 629 mm
- Fretboard radius: 350 mm
- Pickups: 2 Active EMG JH humbuckers
- 2x Volume control
- 3-Way switch
- Bridge and tailpiece: TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic
- Hardware: Black
- Machine heads: LTD locking
- Original strings: D'Addario XL110
- .010 - .046
- Colour: Matte Black
- Includes a case
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant foundation for the active pickups.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile offers comfortable, fast playability for shredding.
- • EMG JH pickups deliver aggressive, high-output tones ideal for metal and hard rock.
- • TonePros locking bridge enhances tuning stability and sustain significantly.
CONS
- • The active pickups' tone may not suit players seeking a more vintage or mellow sound.
- • Mahogany construction contributes to a heavier feel, potentially fatiguing for some players.
- • Macassar ebony fretboard, while beautiful, can be prone to occasional fret sprout.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Macassar ebony
Pickups
2 x Active EMG JH humbuckers
Scale Length
629 mm
Frets
22 Extra jumbo
Bridge
TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The thin 'U' profile is noticeably slimmer and faster than some of LTD’s thicker, more traditional neck shapes, making it ideal for faster playing.
While repairs are possible, active pickups are generally less user-serviceable than passive pickups, and professional assistance is often required.
Yes, matte black finishes tend to show fingerprints and smudges more readily than gloss finishes, requiring more frequent cleaning.
