LKH202 vs LKH202LH — Compare
ESP LTD KH-202 Electric Guitar in Black vs ESP LTD KH-202 LH Kirk Hammett Signature Series Left Handed Electric
The KH-202 and KH-202 LH are the same guitar model with one critical difference: the KH-202 LH is left-handed, while the standard KH-202 is right-handed. Choose the KH-202 LH if you play left-handed; choose the standard KH-202 if you play right-handed.
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ESP LTD KH-202 LH Kirk Hammett Signature Series Left Handed Electric
Specs side by side
| ESP LTD KH-202 Electric Guitar in Black | ESP LTD KH-202 LH Kirk Hammett Signature Series Left Handed Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.00 | $599.00 |
| Brand | ESP LTD | ESP LTD |
| Series | LTD Kirk Hammett | LTD Kirk Hammett |
| Body | Single Cutaway | — |
| Body Type | Solid | Solid |
| Scale | 25.5" Scale | 25.5" Scale |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 24 Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Neck | Maple | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On | Bolt-On |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Year | 2017 | Unknown |
| Condition | New | New |
Why choose ESP LTD KH-202 Electric Guitar in Black
- ✓ Right-handed configuration for standard players
- ✓ Same professional-grade construction and tone as KH-202 LH
- ✓ Wider availability in right-handed market
Why choose ESP LTD KH-202 LH Kirk Hammett Signature Series Left Handed Electric
- ✓ Left-handed configuration with mirrored hardware for southpaw players
- ✓ Includes pre-installed D'Addario EXL120 strings (9-42) ready to play
- ✓ Same Kirk Hammett signature quality and metal-focused design
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between these two guitars?
The KH-202 LH is configured for left-handed players with mirrored hardware and controls, while the standard KH-202 is for right-handed players. All other specifications—pickups, bridge, neck contour, scale length, and electronics—are identical.
Do both guitars come ready to play out of the box?
The KH-202 LH ships with pre-installed D'Addario EXL120 strings (9-42 gauge). The standard KH-202 description does not specify pre-installed strings, suggesting it may require stringing before first use.
Are the pickups and tone identical between the two models?
Yes, both feature identical ESP Designed LH-301N neck and LH-301B bridge pickups with the same passive electronics, Volume/Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch layout, and aggressive metal-focused tone character.
Which guitar is better for drop tunings and aggressive playing?
Both are equally suited for drop tunings and aggressive work, featuring the same Floyd Rose Special bridge, 25.5 scale length, 24 extra-jumbo frets, and extra-thin U-contoured neck designed for bending and divebomb techniques.