ESP LTD KH-V Black Sparkle

As the lead guitarist for Metallica, the biggest heavy metal band of all time, Kirk Hammett has inspired generations of musicians over the past 40+ years. Kirk’s solos are a crucial part of Metallica’s dominating sound, and he has relied on ESP for decades to make guitars that meet his every need.

The ESP LTD KH-V is the newest addition to the Kirk Hammett Signature Series. It’s available in three different versions: Black Sparkle with black hardware and black pickguard; Red Sparkle with gold hardware and gold pickguard; and Metallic Gold with gold hardware and cream pickguard. The KH-V offers neck-thru-body construction, with an extra-thin U-shaped three-piece maple neck and korina body at 25.5” scale. Its Macassar ebony fingerboard features pearloid wave inlays and 24 extra-jumbo frets.

The sound of the KH-V is powered by a set of Kirk’s signature EMG Bone Breaker pickups, with the BB-B ceramic bridge and the BB-N alnico 5 neck pickups for crisp, crushing leads or smooth, rounded rhythm tones at the flip of a switch. Controls of the KH-V include volume, tone, and a three-way pickup selector toggle. Other pro features include a TonePros bridge with string-thru-body and LTD locking tuners. Includes ESP deluxe hardshell case.

Specifications
Body: Korina
Neck: 3 Piece Maple Neck Thru Body
Neck Contour: Extra Thin U
Scale: 25.5”
Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony, Radius 350 mm
Nut: Width 42mm, Molded
Frets: 24 Extra Jumbo
Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM w/ String THru
Tuners: LTD Locking
Neck Pickup: EMG Bone Breaker
Bridge Pickup: EMG Bone Breaker
Electronics: Active, 1x Volume, 1x Tone, 3-Way Pickup Switch
Factory Strings: 10-46
Strap Buttons: Standard
Inlays: Pearloid wave
Headstock: Matching
Hardware Color: Black
Color: Black Sparkle
Case: ESP Form Fit Case