ESP LTD KH-602 Electric Guitar in Purple Sparkle B-Stock
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- SKU
- LKH602PSP-B
- Color
- Purple
. Description
Sound & Tone
The EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker active pickups push a high-output, tightly focused voice that stays articulate under heavy saturation, while the alder body and neck-through maple construction add resonance and long sustain behind the gain. The 25.5" scale and pau ferro fingerboard keep low notes firm and attack defined, so palm-muted rhythm work and fast lead runs both cut through clearly. With a Floyd Rose 1000 and locking nut for stable dive bombs and vibrato, it sits naturally in thrash, metal and other high-gain styles that demand precision at speed.
ESP LTD KH-602 Kirk Hammett Electric Guitar in Purple Sparkle
The KH-602 is engineered for tracking heavy riffs and lead work in the studio, with a neck-through construction and extra-thin U-shaped maple neck that enables rapid fretwork and comfortable upper-fret access during extended recording sessions. This Purple Sparkle finish channels the aesthetic of Kirk Hammett's personal ESP Custom instrument while delivering professional-grade hardware and electronics that translate well to mix contexts. Producers and engineers recording complex riffing, layered lead work, and tremolo-heavy techniques will find the ergonomic design and tonal precision critical to capturing articulate performances across multiple takes.
Playability & Recording Performance
The three-piece extra-thin U-shaped maple neck paired with a pau ferro fingerboard and 24 extra-jumbo frets enables rapid position shifts and aggressive playing techniques without compromise. The 25.5" scale length with a 350mm fingerboard radius delivers precision fretwork for complex riffing, while the 42mm locking nut ensures tuning stability during aggressive tremolo use and pitch manipulations.
Tone & Tracking Electronics
A matched pair of EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker Signature pickups with active electronics deliver high-output, articulate tones optimized for saturation and clarity at extreme gain levels, cutting through dense mixes without loss of definition. The Floyd Rose 1000 bridge enables both subtle vibrato effects and dramatic pitch manipulations, while the 2 volume, 1 tone, and 3-way slotted switch configuration provides immediate control over pickup selection and output shaping across tracking scenarios.
Key Features
- Neck-through-body construction for superior sustain and upper fret access
- Alder body with Purple Sparkle finish
- Three-piece extra-thin U-shaped maple neck
- Pau ferro fingerboard with 24 extra-jumbo frets
- 25.5" scale length with 350mm fingerboard radius
- 42mm locking nut for tuning stability
- EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker Signature pickups with active electronics
- Floyd Rose 1000 bridge with tremolo system
- 2 volume, 1 tone, 3-way switch configuration
- Black hardware
- D'Addario XL120 strings (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042)
The LTD KH-602 combines neck-through construction, signature pickups, and reliable hardware to deliver the tone stability and responsiveness required for high-demand studio recording and session contexts.
As a B-Stock instrument it carries a minor factory cosmetic blemish — a small finish mark with no effect on playability, tone or structure — which is why it sells for less than a first-quality unit. The exact blemish varies from unit to unit, so it is not described or pictured here; photos show the model, not the individual unit. It is new, unplayed and covered by the full manufacturer warranty.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
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About this B-Stock unit
| Condition | B-Stock - cosmetic blemish, fully functional |
|---|---|
| Price vs new | $300 under the new unit ($1,499) |
Prefer a brand-new one? ESP LTD KH-602 Electric Guitar in Purple Sparkle is in the catalog at $1,499.
Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Body Wood | Alder |
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Fingerboard Radius | 350mm |
| Nut Width | 42mm |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Profile | Extra Thin U |
| Neck Construction | Neck-Thru-Body |
| Pickups | Active HH |
| Pickup Models | EMG KH Bone Breaker Set (neck), EMG KH Bone Breaker Set (bridge) |
| Bridge | Tremolo |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2018 |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Thrash Metal, Drop Tunings |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | High-output, articulate, aggressive, heavy saturation clarity, tight sustain |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Folk, Blues (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean?
B-Stock means the guitar is new and unplayed with full manufacturer warranty, but it has a minor factory cosmetic blemish — such as a small finish mark — that does not affect playability, tone, or structure. The exact blemish varies by unit and is not pictured separately; the photos show the model itself.
Is this guitar good for metal and hard rock?
Yes, the KH-602 is purpose-built for metal, hard rock, thrash metal, and drop-tuning work. The EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker pickups deliver high-output, articulate tones optimized for heavy saturation, and the Floyd Rose 1000 bridge with locking nut excels at both subtle vibrato and aggressive pitch manipulation.
What skill level is this guitar for?
This guitar suits intermediate to professional players. The thin U-shaped maple neck with 24 extra-jumbo frets enables rapid position shifts and aggressive techniques, while the 350mm fingerboard radius and neck-through construction provide precision for complex riffing and lead work.
Will this guitar stay in tune during tremolo use?
Yes. The 42mm locking nut and Floyd Rose 1000 bridge are designed specifically for tuning stability during aggressive tremolo and pitch manipulations, critical for metal and hard rock playing.
What pickups and electronics does it have?
The guitar features a matched pair of EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker Signature pickups with active electronics, a 2 volume, 1 tone, and 3-way switch configuration, and comes strung with D'Addario XL120 strings.
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. Marketplaces collect sales tax as the facilitator in most states, so the same listed price can cost more there. Buyers remain responsible for any use tax their state applies. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included.
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