ESP LTD Snakebyte Left-Handed Electric Guitar in Black Satin

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ESP LTD Snakebyte Left-Handed Electric Guitar in Black Satin sku number LSNAKEBYTEBLKSLH
Brand new with factory tuning, setup, and warranty. The LTD Snakebyte is a Signature Series model of James Hetfield, the frontman of Metallica and one of the world's most highly respected rhythm guitar players in any genre. The Snakebyte was created based on James' own original design. It features set-neck construction at 24.75" scale, with a mahogany body and a three-piece mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and 22 extra-jumbo frets with a snake inlay at the 12th fret. The LTD Snakebyte is powered by James' own EMG JH SET active pickups, and includes a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece. Available in Black Satin and Snow White finishes. Specifications: CONSTRUCTION   Set-Neck SCALE   24.75" BODY   Mahogany NECK   3Pc Mahogany FINGERBOARD   Ebony FINGERBOARD RADIUS   350mm FINISH   Black Satin NUT WIDTH   42mm NUT TYPE   Molded NECK CONTOUR   Thin U FRETS/TYPE   22 XJ HARDWARE COLOR   Black STRAP BUTTON   Standard TUNERS   LTD Locking BRIDGE   Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece NECK PU   EMG JH SET BRIDGE PU   EMG JH SET ELECTRONICS   Active ELECTRONICS LAYOUT   Vol/Vol/Toggle Switch CASE   CSNAKEBYTEFFLH CASE INCLUDED   Y (US Only)

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Description

Sound & Tone

The all-mahogany body and three-piece mahogany neck give this guitar a thick, midrange-heavy foundation, while the ebony fingerboard and 24.75" set-neck construction add tightness and sustain to palm-muted chugging. The active EMG JH SET pickups deliver high output with a clear, percussive attack and low noise, so fast downpicked riffs and dense chord voicings stay articulate under heavy gain. It's built squarely for metal and hard rock rhythm playing, with the TonePros locking bridge and locking tuners helping hold pitch through aggressive attack.

Brand new with factory tuning, setup, and warranty. The LTD Snakebyte is a Signature Series model of James Hetfield, the frontman of Metallica and one of the world's most highly respected rhythm guitar players in any genre. The Snakebyte was created based on James' own original design. It features set-neck construction at 24.75" scale, with a mahogany body and a three-piece mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and 22 extra-jumbo frets with a snake inlay at the 12th fret. The LTD Snakebyte is powered by James' own EMG JH SET active pickups, and includes a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece. Available in Black Satin and Snow White finishes.
Specifications:

  • CONSTRUCTION   Set-Neck
  • SCALE   24.75"
  • BODY   Mahogany
  • NECK   3Pc Mahogany
  • FINGERBOARD   Ebony
  • FINGERBOARD RADIUS   350mm
  • FINISH   Black Satin
  • NUT WIDTH   42mm
  • NUT TYPE   Molded
  • NECK CONTOUR   Thin U
  • FRETS/TYPE   22 XJ
  • HARDWARE COLOR   Black
  • STRAP BUTTON   Standard
  • TUNERS   LTD Locking
  • BRIDGE   Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
  • NECK PU   EMG JH SET
  • BRIDGE PU   EMG JH SET
  • ELECTRONICS   Active
  • ELECTRONICS LAYOUT   Vol/Vol/Toggle Switch
  • CASE   CSNAKEBYTEFFLH
  • CASE INCLUDED   Y (US Only)
    • More Information
    Condition New
    Dexterity Left handed
    Neck Construction Set-Neck
    Country of Manufacture South Korea
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    Specifications

    Body Style Single Cutaway
    Scale Length 24.75" Scale
    Frets 22 Frets
    Fretboard Ebony
    Neck Wood Mahogany
    Neck Construction Set-Neck
    Pickups Active HH
    Bridge Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar
    Strings 6
    Orientation Left handed
    Made In South Korea

    Who This Is For

    Great for

    • ✓ Metal
    • ✓ Hard Rock
    • ✓ Thrash Metal
    • ✓ Drop Tunings

    Not the best pick for

    • – Jazz
    • – Folk
    • – Country

    Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is this guitar set up and ready to play out of the box?

    Yes. The Snakebyte ships brand new with factory tuning, setup, and a molded nut already installed, so it is ready to play immediately.

    What pickups come with this model?

    The Snakebyte features EMG JH SET active pickups—James Hetfield's own signature pickup design, paired at both neck and bridge for high-output, aggressive tone with tight articulation.

    What is the neck profile and scale length?

    The Snakebyte has a thin U-profile neck on a 24.75-inch scale with a three-piece mahogany construction, 22 extra-jumbo frets, and an ebony fingerboard with a 350mm radius.

    Is this guitar suitable for jazz or other clean-toned genres?

    No. The Snakebyte is designed specifically for metal, hard rock, and thrash metal; its high-output active pickups and design are optimized for aggressive attack and drop tunings rather than jazz, folk, or country styles.

    What hardware does the bridge use?

    The Snakebyte includes a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece with LTD locking tuners, providing stable tuning hold and dependable hardware for heavy playing and frequent tuning changes.

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