ESP LTD KH-202 LH Kirk Hammett Signature Series Left Handed Electric O
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- Open box from our own stock: unboxed, inspected and set up by our techs
- Otherwise new and unplayed, original packaging and factory accessories
- Covered by our 30-day money-back return policy
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- SKU
- LKH202LH-U
- Color
- Black
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Description
Sound & Tone
The basswood body and bolt-on maple neck give this guitar a punchy, mid-focused voice, while the passive ESP Designed LH-301B bridge pickup pushes a tight, aggressive attack suited to high-gain rhythm work and the LH-301N neck unit smooths out into a rounder tone for leads. The 25.5" scale with 9-42 strings keeps the low end firm and articulate under distortion, and the simple Volume/Volume/Tone and three-way switch layout keeps the signal path direct and uncolored. It's built with metal and hard rock in mind — fast lead runs across 24 extra-jumbo frets, palm-muted riffing, and Floyd Rose Special dive bombs and wide bends held in tune by the 42mm locking nut.
ESP LTD KH-202 LH Kirk Hammett Signature Series Left-Handed Electric Guitar
The KH-202 LH is engineered for tracking and performance work on a left-handed platform, built around a lightweight basswood body and extra-thin U-contoured maple neck that delivers responsive feel under your hands. This left-handed signature model channels Kirk Hammett's design priorities: aggressive aesthetics paired with practical hardware and genuine playability that translates across studio sessions and live work. The iconic skull-and-bones inlays and black finish establish its metal-focused character while maintaining tonal versatility across your tracking palette.
Playability & Instrument Character
The 25.5" scale and extra-thin U neck contour create a fast, low-profile feel ideal for lead tracking and rapid fretboard navigation. 24 extra-jumbo frets with a 350mm fingerboard radius and 42mm locking nut ensure articulate note definition and stable tuning retention across sessions, especially when dialing in the Floyd Rose Special bridge for expressive bending and dynamic performance textures.
Electronics & Pickup Voice
The passive electronics configuration features ESP Designed LH-301N and LH-301B pickups paired with straightforward Volume/Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch controls, delivering direct signal path clarity that sits well in dense mixes without unnecessary coloration. Stock D'Addario EXL120 strings (9-42 gauge) come pre-installed, ready for immediate recording or rehearsal out of the box.
Key Features
- Left-handed configuration with all hardware properly mirrored
- Bolt-on neck construction for sustained resonance and easy maintenance
- Basswood body with black finish
- Roasted Jatoba fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets
- Extra-thin U neck contour for speed and comfort
- 25.5" scale length with 350mm fingerboard radius and 42mm locking nut
- Floyd Rose Special bridge for reliable tremolo performance
- LTD tuners and black hardware throughout
- ESP Designed LH-301N (neck) and LH-301B (bridge) pickups
- Passive electronics with Volume/Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch controls
- Skull-and-bones signature inlays
- Includes D'Addario EXL120 strings (9-42 gauge)
This instrument combines proven signature-series engineering with left-handed accessibility, delivering solid tracking performance and distinctive style at a mid-market price point.
Open Box - our own stock. This unit was unboxed, inspected and set up by our techs in Temecula; it is otherwise new and unplayed and ships in the original packaging with all factory accessories. Sold as open box at a reduced price. Covered by our 30-day money-back return policy, including any problem on arrival.
More Information
| Condition | Used |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left handed |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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About this open-box unit
| Condition | Open box - from our own stock, sold at a reduced price |
|---|---|
| Price vs new | $72 under the new unit ($599) |
| Includes | Original packaging and all factory accessories |
| Returns | 30-day money-back return policy |
Prefer a brand-new one? ESP LTD KH-202 LH Kirk Hammett Signature Series Left Handed Electric is in the catalog at $599.
Specifications
| Body Wood | Basswood |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Radius | 350mm |
| Nut Width | 42mm |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Profile | Extra Thin U |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Pickup Models | ESP LH-301N (neck), ESP LH-301B (bridge) |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose Licensed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Left handed |
| Made In | China |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Thrash Metal, Hard Rock, Live Performance, Studio Sessions |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | Aggressive high-gain ready, direct signal path, articulate cleans, tight low end, punchy mids |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Blues, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does open box mean for this guitar?
Open box means the unit was unboxed, inspected, and set up by our techs but is otherwise new and unplayed. It ships in the original packaging with all factory accessories and is covered by our 30-day money-back return policy, including any problem on arrival.
Is this guitar suitable for metal and hard-rock genres?
Yes. The KH-202 LH is purpose-built for metal, thrash metal, and hard rock with aggressive high-gain-ready pickups, a tight low-end response, and a Floyd Rose Special bridge that handles intense bending and divebombs reliably.
What is the neck like, and is it fast for lead playing?
The extra-thin U-contoured maple neck with a 350mm fingerboard radius and 24 extra-jumbo frets creates a low-profile platform optimized for speed and rapid position shifts. The 25.5 scale length is standard for metal guitars and supports both comfortable fretting and stable intonation across the range.
What pickups and controls does it have?
The KH-202 LH uses ESP Designed LH-301N (neck) and LH-301B (bridge) passive pickups with a straightforward Volume/Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch configuration, delivering a direct signal path without unnecessary coloration. This setup is ideal for high-gain tones and clean articulation.
What does it come with out of the box?
The guitar ships ready to play with D'Addario EXL120 strings (9-42 gauge) pre-installed, a roasted Jatoba fingerboard, LTD tuners, black hardware throughout, and all factory accessories in the original packaging.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
Sales tax is collected only on orders shipped to California; orders shipped to any other US state are not charged sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. At a typical 7% rate that is an estimated $37 less at checkout than the same listed price on a marketplace, which collects sales tax as the facilitator in most states. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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