ESP Snakebyte BLKS James Hetfield
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Snakebyte BLKS James Hetfield
Product Info
Article Number:
392913
Brand:
ESP
Model:
Snakebyte BLKS James Hetfield
Category:
Signature Guitars
Price:
$6,048.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Snakebyte is a serious instrument built to deliver that Metallica crunch. The mahogany construction and EMG JH pickups nail Hetfield's signature tone perfectly, and the Japanese build is top-notch. It's a premium-priced axe, ideal for experienced players seeking a high-performance metal machine with a focused sonic character.
Product Description
- ESP Snakebyte BLKS James Hetfield
- Electric Guitar
- James Hetfield (Metallica) signature model
- Body: Mahogany
- One piece neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm
- Scale: 628 mm
- 22 XJ frets
- Bone nut
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Pickups: 2 Active EMG JH humbuckers
- 2 Volume controls
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Black hardware
- Tonepros Locking TOM bridge and tailpiece
- Sperzel locking machine heads
- Colour: Black matte
- Case and certificate of authenticity included
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers thick, warm, and powerful low-end response
- • One-piece mahogany neck provides exceptional stability and sustain
- • EMG JH pickups offer Hetfield's signature aggressive, scooped-mid tone
- • Japanese craftsmanship ensures impeccable build quality and precise playability
CONS
- • The active pickups demand a quality power supply to avoid noise issues
- • The ebony fretboard can feel quite slick for some players
- • High-end price point makes it inaccessible to many players
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Active EMG JH Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22 XJ
Bridge
Tonepros Locking TOM
Weight
Approximately 8.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the pickup cavities are standard size, allowing for relatively straightforward replacements, but modifications will void the warranty.
The neck profile is a comfortable, moderately thin 'C' shape, slightly flatter than some of ESP’s rounder profiles, offering a faster feel.
Yes, matte finishes generally show fingerprints more readily than gloss finishes, requiring more frequent cleaning to maintain appearance.
