Description

In 1991, Kirk Hammett of Metallica came to ESP with a request for a new guitar with a single cutaway design, but with the features of his KH-2 guitar. Metallicas graphic artist Pushead designed a spider graphic specifically for this new instrument. The KH-3 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 we could reference it for this 30th Anniversary edition. 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 features a Floyd Rose 1000 bridge, and a fast extra-thin U-shaped neck with an ebony fingerboard which is scalloped from #17-24. Also new for the anniversary model are Kirks signature EMG Bonebreaker pickups.

Body Material: Alder
Inlays: Skull and Spiders
Number of Frets: 24
Scale Length: 24.75 inches
Nut Width: 1.616 inches
Neck Material: 3Pc Maple
Fretboard Material: Macassar Ebony
Finish/Color: Black with Spider Graphic
Bridge Pickup: EMG Bone Breaker
Neck Pickup: EMG Bone Breaker
Case: Hardshell

Serial #: W21090817
Weight: 9.3 lbs