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ESP LTD Snakebyte Signature Series James Hetfield Electric Guitar with Case, Black Satin

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$1,499.00

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About this item

  • Designed for James Hetfield, frontman of Metallica and one of the most highly respected rhtyhm guitarists
  • Features set-neck construction at 24.75" scale, with a mahogany body and a three-piece mahogany neck
  • The ebony fingerboard has 22 extra-jumbo frets with a snake inlay at the 12th fret
  • Powered by James' own EMG JH SET active pickups and includes a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece
  • Available in Black Satin or Snow White finishes, as well as in a lefthanded version


The James Hetfield Snakebyte is coiled and ready to strike. The modified EX body an all-mahogany and neck construction, ebony fretboard with 22 extra-jumbo frets, and venomous EMG active humbuckers. The metal logo headstock and fretboard snake inlay warn all who approach to tread lightly or be infected from an extremely heavy bite. It has a set-neck construction at 24.75" scale, with a mahogany body and neck, and an ebony fingerboard with 22 XJ frets. The Snakebyte comes with a bunch of high-end components, including ESP locking tuners, ESP strap locks, a Tonepros locking bridge/tailpiece, and EMG JH Het Set active pickups.


Christian Zerbe
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2025
Just bought one from a guitsr center. It is a great guitsr with an impressive quality compared to the rest of the guitars I have
Bro_Panic
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2023
Been a dream guitar of mine for a while. Decided it was time to get it, and I have to say I'm not disappointed. Perfect guitar, came earlier than expected, perfect shape no damage or sign of any problems. Plays Great. Gonna make a addition to my collection, and will look great on stage with my band. 🤘🤘🤘
Tony Cooper
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2022
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Matthew Stoletee
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2021
Broken. Nice guitar besides the huge crack
Johnny B Good
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2020
Amazing guitar. I swear JH himself possess me a little while playing, I think this is a hidden feature. Wonderful neck feel and plays the best out of all my guitars. LOVE the satin. There is nothing better to slide on and the pickups are the best I’ve played and get me close to that Metallica sound. Good value since it comes with a sweet molded case ($200 value) and those sweet pickups ($250 value), so really it’s like a normal ec1000 price around $850, so good deal!
Aliza
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2020
My husband love this . Its his dream guitar 🎸
Raj
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2019
I guess ESP LTD moved production of some Korean guitars to Indonesia in 2017. I am not sure if this is correct, but this Snakebyte is from Indonesia (black plastic sharp nut). I have an LTD Vulture from Korea (better white nut). I am disappointed. I haven't played it much, so I am not talking about that.
Vylette S.
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2018
Spectacular !!!!!!!!!!!
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