LBB600BQMSTBLKSBS vs LKHWZ — Compare
ESP LTD BB-600/BARI/QM/STBLKS SB guitar vs ESP LTD KH WHITE ZOMBIE guitar
The Ben Burnley BB-600 is a baritone (27" scale) built for extended low-register tunings and progressive metal, while the Kirk Hammett KH-WZ is a standard 25.5" scale thrash and extreme metal machine. Choose the BB-600 if you need deep, articulate sub-low frequencies; choose the KH-WZ if you want a fast, high-output traditional metal platform.
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Specs side by side
| ESP LTD BB-600/BARI/QM/STBLKS SB guitar | ESP LTD KH WHITE ZOMBIE guitar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,799.00 | $1,799.00 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | — | LTD Snakebyte |
| Body | Single Cutaway | Stratocaster |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 27" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony | Ebony |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body | Bolt-On |
| Pickup Configuration | — | Active HH |
| Bridge | Fixed | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Year | 2017 | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose ESP LTD BB-600/BARI/QM/STBLKS SB guitar
- ✓ 27" baritone scale delivers thick, extended low-end clarity in drop tunings
- ✓ Seymour Duncan '59 and JB pickups with active EQ provide warm cleans and defined distortion
- ✓ Graph Tech Resomax NV bridge and dual output jacks (magnetic/piezo) expand sonic flexibility
- ✓ 3-piece maple neck with ebony fingerboard and thin U contour for precision riffing
Why choose ESP LTD KH WHITE ZOMBIE guitar
- ✓ High-output EMG Bone Breaker pickups built for aggressive thrash and extreme metal crunch
- ✓ Floyd Rose 1000 bridge offers stable tuning and expressive vibrato control
- ✓ Fast 25.5" standard scale ideal for lead work and traditional metal technique
- ✓ Bolt-on alder body with bright, cutting character cuts through heavy mix
Frequently asked questions
What's the main scale difference, and how does it affect playing?
The BB-600 uses a 27" baritone scale for deeper, more articulate low frequencies, while the KH-WZ uses a standard 25.5" scale. Baritone scale suits drop tunings and extended-range riffs; standard scale is faster for traditional lead work and thrash techniques.
Which pickup set is better for my style—Seymour Duncan or EMG?
Seymour Duncan '59/JB with active EQ offer dynamic range (warm cleans to aggressive distortion) and sonic shaping. EMG Bone Breakers are high-output, always-hot units optimized for immediate crunch and sustain without much tonal coloring, favoring raw aggression.
Do both guitars handle extreme downtuning?
The BB-600's 27" baritone scale is purpose-built for extended downtuning with clarity and definition. The KH-WZ's 25.5" standard scale can handle heavy tunings but will lose the articulate low-end punch that the baritone delivers.
What's the tuning stability difference?
The KH-WZ's Floyd Rose 1000 enables vibrato but requires more maintenance; the Graph Tech Resomax NV bridge on the BB-600 prioritizes stability and uses a tailpiece system for reliable tuning without vibrato complexity.