ESP LTD KH-602 Kirk Hammet Guitar Purple Sparkle B-Stock 3239
ESP LTD KH-602 Kirk Hammet Guitar Purple Sparkle B-Stock 3239
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- SKU
- LKH602PSP-B3239
- Color
- Purple
Description
ESP LTD KH-602 Kirk Hammett Guitar Purple Sparkle B-Stock
The KH-602 is a neck-thru design that delivers excellent sustain and resonance through its solid construction, with a comfortable 25.5" scale length that sits between standard and extended reaches. This signature model captures Kirk Hammett's aggressive playing style through its aggressive aesthetics and professional-grade hardware, making it a reliable choice for home studios and producers tracking hard rock and metal tones. The purple sparkle finish stands out in session work while the instrument's balanced weight distribution ensures extended recording takes remain fatigue-free.
Construction & Hardware
Built with a neck-thru construction using a 3-piece maple neck bolted to an alder body, this design maximizes tonal transfer and structural integrity for consistent recording sessions. The pau ferro fingerboard with a 350mm radius provides a moderately curved playing surface suited to both lead and rhythm tracking, while the 24 extra-jumbo frets accommodate aggressive bending and precision fretting in the studio. The Floyd Rose 1000 bridge enables extensive tremolo manipulation and maintains tuning stability during extreme pitch shifts, critical for overdub consistency.
Electronics & Tone
Equipped with EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker Signature pickups—a pair of high-output humbucking designs—this guitar records the aggressive, articulate tones that cut through dense mixes. The active EMG electronics provide consistent output, clear note definition, and natural sustain ideal for both heavy rhythmic layers and lead clarity across the frequency spectrum, translating well to tape and digital workflows.
Key Features
- Neck-thru construction for superior sustain and resonance
- 25.5" scale length
- Alder body
- 3-piece maple neck
- Pau ferro fingerboard
- 350mm fingerboard radius
- 24 extra-jumbo frets with skull-and-bones inlays
- Floyd Rose 1000 bridge system
- EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker Signature humbucking pickups
- Purple Sparkle finish
- B-stock condition
This KH-602 combines professional-grade components with signature hardware from a metal pioneer, offering proven studio reliability for producers and engineers serious about capturing aggressive, defined tones.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | Indonesia |
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At a Glance
The ESP LTD KH-602 is a signature metal guitar equipped with high-output EMG Bone Breaker pickups and neck-thru construction that captures aggressive, articulate tones with clear note definition and natural sustain. Home studio and project-studio engineers will appreciate its tight low-end punch and consistent active electronics that sit well in dense mixes, plus the Floyd Rose bridge stability when layering heavy rhythm tracks or executing pitch-shift effects. This B-stock purple sparkle offers studio-grade tone and reliability at a reduced price, ideal for recording metal, hard rock, and djent without compromising on professional-grade components.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Djent
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean?
B-Stock means the guitar is fully functional with minor cosmetic imperfections. This unit carries the same professional-grade construction, hardware, and EMG electronics as a new model at a reduced price.
Is this guitar suitable for metal and hard rock?
Yes—the KH-602 is purpose-built for metal and hard rock. The high-output EMG Bone Breaker pickups, aggressive tone profile, Floyd Rose 1000 bridge, and 24 extra-jumbo frets are all engineered for heavy riffing, extreme bending, and lead clarity in high-gain contexts.
How does the neck-thru construction affect sustain and feel?
Neck-thru design maximizes tonal transfer and structural integrity by running the maple neck through the body, delivering excellent sustain and resonance. The 25.5" scale length provides a comfortable reach between standard and extended scales, while the 350mm fingerboard radius suits both lead and rhythm work.
What pickups are in this guitar?
The KH-602 is fitted with EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker Signature humbucking pickups—a pair of high-output designs that deliver articulate, aggressive tones with clear note definition and natural sustain across the frequency spectrum.
Will the Floyd Rose bridge hold tuning during heavy use?
Yes. The Floyd Rose 1000 bridge system is designed to maintain tuning stability during extreme pitch shifts and extensive tremolo manipulation, making it reliable for studio and live heavy playing.
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