ESP LTD KH-602 Kirk Hammett Electric Guitar Black B-Stock
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- SKU
- LKH602-B
- Color
- Black
Description
ESP LTD KH-602 Kirk Hammett Electric Guitar – Black B-Stock
The KH-602 combines a fast, razor-thin neck contour with a neck-thru-body construction that delivers exceptional sustain and seamless access to upper frets. This professional-grade instrument provides an affordable platform for home studio tracking, riffing, and lead work—capturing aggression, speed, and tuning stability in high-gain sessions. This B-stock example is unplayed and fully set up—an excellent value for producers tracking heavy material.
Playability & Recording Feel
The extra-thin U-shaped neck combined with a 3-piece maple construction and macassar ebony fingerboard creates a responsive, fast platform for tracking intricate riffs and solos without fatigue. A 350mm fingerboard radius and 24 extra-jumbo frets reduce finger fatigue during extended takes and precision bending, while the locking nut and 42mm nut width maintain tuning stability across multiple passes and punch-ins in the DAW.
Tone & Recording Electronics
Dual EMG Bone Breaker active pickups deliver high-output clarity and crushing distortion with minimal noise—ideal for capturing tight, aggressive tones in high-gain mixes and overdub sessions. The Floyd Rose 1000 bridge provides smooth tremolo action and exceptional tuning stability for expressve whammy takes and dive-bomb effects, while the straightforward volume/volume/tone/3-way switch layout keeps tonal tweaks intuitive during recording without breaking concentration.
Key Features
- Neck-through construction for enhanced sustain and resonance
- 3-piece maple neck with extra-thin U contour for high-speed technical playing
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with 350mm radius
- 24 extra-jumbo frets for effortless bending and legato runs
- Alder body with black finish and black hardware
- 25.5" scale length for balanced tone and tight low-end response
- Dual EMG Bone Breaker active pickups with volume/volume/tone/3-way switch
- Floyd Rose 1000 bridge for tremolo stability and tuning precision
- Locking nut (42mm width) for rock-solid tuning integrity
- LTD tuners for reliable mechanical stability
- Skull and bones inlays at 24th fret—Kirk Hammett signature aesthetic
Engineered for speed, aggression, and multi-take recording sessions, the KH-602 delivers the playability and tonal firepower required for serious metal tracking and production work without the premium price of higher-tier signature models.
This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections consisting of light blemishes and superficial marks on the black finish. These marks are purely superficial and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. Acquire this premium Kirk Hammett signature instrument at a significant B-Stock discount while enjoying complete manufacturer warranty coverage.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The KH-602 brings Kirk Hammett's signature aggression into the studio—dual EMG Bone Breaker active pickups, neck-through construction, and 24 extra-jumbo frets capture tight, articulate high-gain tones and sustained lead work without fighting the mix. Home producers and engineers tracking metal or hard rock will appreciate the straightforward electronics (volume/volume/tone/3-way), tight low-end response, and articulate pickup clarity that sits well in dense arrangements. This B-Stock example is fully functional with only superficial finish marks, making it a smart value for capturing professional-grade metal and shredding recordings.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Shredding
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Worship
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean for this guitar?
B-Stock means this KH-602 is fully functional, unplayed, and professionally set up, but features minor cosmetic imperfections—light blemishes and superficial marks on the black finish only. These marks have zero impact on playability, tone, or structural integrity, and the guitar comes with complete manufacturer warranty coverage.
Is this guitar suitable for metal and shredding?
Yes. The KH-602 is purpose-built for metal and shredding with a razor-thin neck for speed, 24 extra-jumbo frets for effortless bending and legato, dual EMG Bone Breaker pickups for crushing high-gain tones, and a Floyd Rose 1000 bridge for aggressive tremolo work and tuning stability.
What neck profile does it have?
The KH-602 features an extra-thin U-shaped neck made from 3-piece maple with a macassar ebony fingerboard, 350mm radius, and a 42mm locking nut width. This profile reduces finger fatigue during bending and tapping while keeping tuning rock-solid under aggressive playing.
How does the electronics layout work?
The KH-602 uses a straightforward volume/volume/tone/3-way switch design paired with dual EMG Bone Breaker active pickups. This intuitive setup keeps tonal control simple and reliable during performance without complex onboard electronics.
What scale length and bridge does it have?
The KH-602 features a 25.5-inch scale length for balanced tone and tight low-end response, paired with a Floyd Rose 1000 bridge that delivers smooth tremolo action, exceptional tuning stability, and reliable dive-bomb and whammy control.
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