30th Anniversary Edition of Kirk Hammett's iconic KH-3 Spider guitar.
In 1991, Kirk Hammett of Metallica came to ESP with a request for a single-cutaway version his KH-2 guitar. The original K3-H Spider was played by Kirk throughout the '90s on tours supporting the legendary Black Album. After spending a number of years on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the original KH-3 was returned to ESP so it could be referenced for this 30th Anniversary Edition. Featuring a spider graphic designed by Metallica's graphic artist, Pushead, the LTD Kirk Hammett Signature Series 30th Anniversary KH-3 Spider is a reissue of the original KH-3 model with a few upgrades. In addition to neck-thru-body construction, it comes with a Floyd Rose 1000 bridge and a fast, extra-thin U-shaped neck with an ebony fingerboard which is scalloped from #17-24. This Kirk Hammett 30th Anniversary KH-3 Spider is also equipped with Kirk's signature EMG Bonebreaker pickups for aggressive yet bright tone.
Features
- Alder body
- Maple neck with Extra Thin "U"profile
- Ebony fingerboard
- EMG Bonebreaker humbucking pickups
- Grover tuners
- Floyd Rose 1000 bridge
LTD Kirk Hammett KH-3 Spider 30th Anniversary Edition Electric Guitar Specifications:
Body
- Body Type: Single Cutaway Solid Body
- Body wood: Alder
- Body finish: Gloss
Neck
- Neck shape: Extra Thin U
- Neck wood: Maple
- Joint: Neck-through
- Scale length: 24.75"
- Truss rod: Standard
- Neck finish: Gloss
Fingerboard
- Material: Ebony
- Fret size: Extra-jumbo
- Number of frets: 24
- Nut width: 1.65"
Electronics
- Configuration: HH
- Neck: EMG Humbucker
- Bridge: EMG Humbucker
- Control layout: Individual volume, Individual volume, Master tone
- Pickup switch: 3-Way
Hardware
- Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
- Bridge design: Locking
- Tuning machines: Sealed High-ratio
- Color: Black
Other
- Number of strings: 6 String
- Case: Hardshell Case
- Orientation: Right-Handed
- Country of Origin: South Korea
