ESP LTD JH VULTURE/BLKS guitar
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- SKU
- LVULTUREBLKS
- Color
- Black
Description
ESP LTD James Hetfield Vulture Electric Guitar in Black Satin
The ESP LTD James Hetfield Vulture captures aggressive tone with clarity and control—the thick neck contour seats solidly in your palm while the set neck construction delivers rock-solid sustain and responsiveness that translates every attack into your recording interface with precision. Dual active EMG JH SET pickups bark with clarity and punch, cutting through dense mixes with impressive articulation while maintaining the thick, saturated tone that defines modern metal without sacrificing string definition. This guitar excels equally in home studios or live tracking sessions, handling everything from palm-muted chugging to screaming leads with consistent capture and tonal definition.
Playability & Feel
The thin U neck contour and 24.75" scale create a fast, responsive platform for aggressive playing styles. 22 XJ frets provide excellent upper fret access, while the 42mm molded nut and 350mm fingerboard radius offer precise intonation and comfortable fretting across the Macassar ebony fingerboard.
Tone & Electronics
The active electronics layout with dual volume controls and toggle switch lets you sculpt aggressive tonal variations during recording or mixing sessions. Tonepros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece combined with LTD locking tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability across multiple takes, while the 3-piece mahogany neck and mahogany body produce the dense, resonant low-end and harmonic clarity that sits predictably in dense mixes.
Key Features
- Set-neck mahogany construction for sustain and responsiveness
- 3-piece mahogany neck with thin U contour
- 24.75" scale length
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with 350mm radius
- 22 XJ frets with 42mm molded nut
- Dual EMG JH SET active pickups
- Active electronics with Vol/Vol/Toggle Switch layout
- Tonepros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece
- LTD locking tuners
- Black satin hardware and finish
- Included Vulture form-fit case
The Vulture is an instrument engineered for producers and engineers who demand tuning stability, aggressive tone capture, and unflinching reliability session after session.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The ESP LTD James Hetfield Vulture is engineered to capture aggressive, articulate metal tones in the studio—its dual active EMG JH SET pickups deliver impressive clarity and punch while the mahogany body and set-neck construction produce dense, resonant low-end and harmonic definition that sit well in a heavy mix. The active electronics and dual volume controls offer on-the-fly tonal shaping for session versatility, making it equally at home tracking rhythm riffs or layered lead parts. Choose this if you're recording metal, hard rock, or drop-tuning material and need an instrument that translates aggression into recorded clarity.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ Drop Tunings
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this guitar suited for?
The Vulture is designed for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its aggressive playability, fast neck contour, and active electronics are built to handle metal, hard rock, and drop-tuning techniques with precision.
What genres and playing styles does this guitar handle best?
The Vulture excels in metal, hard rock, thrash metal, and drop-tuning applications. It is not recommended for jazz, folk, or worship music—those styles require different tonal and playability characteristics.
How does the Vulture's neck feel, and does it have good upper-fret access?
The thin U contour neck and 24.75" scale create a fast, responsive platform ideal for aggressive playing. The 22 XJ frets and 350mm fingerboard radius provide excellent upper-fret access for leads, while the 42mm molded nut ensures comfortable intonation across the Macassar ebony fingerboard.
What electronics and controls does it have?
The Vulture features dual active EMG JH SET pickups with an active electronics layout: dual volume controls and a toggle switch, letting you dial in aggressive tonal variations on demand. The set-neck mahogany construction pairs with a 3-piece mahogany neck for dense, resonant low-end.
Will this guitar stay in tune during intense live performance?
Yes. The Tonepros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece combined with LTD locking tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability even during demanding performances and heavy use.
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