ESP LTD KH-V Kirk Hammett Signature Guitar Black Sparkle 0576
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- SKU
- LKHVBLKSP-B0576
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
Sound & Tone: The EMG BoneBreaker actives drive a high-output, tightly focused voice — the ceramic bridge humbucker cuts with pronounced midrange and aggressive attack for rhythm chugging and searing leads, while the alnico 5 neck unit rounds things out with a thicker, more vocal sustain for solos. Neck-thru construction with a three-piece maple neck and korina body adds long, even sustain and a dense low end, and the 25.5" scale keeps string tension firm and pitch definition clear under heavy gain. With a macassar ebony fingerboard and 24 extra-jumbo frets on an extra-thin neck, it's built for hard rock and metal players working fast lead lines and upper-register runs.
ESP LTD KH-V Kirk Hammett Signature Guitar Black Sparkle
The KH-V captures aggressive, articulate tones in the studio with its extra-thin U-shaped neck profile and 24 extra-jumbo frets enabling rapid note definition and seamless upper-register tracking. The Black Sparkle finish with wave inlays and black hardware presents a visually distinctive platform that photographs and films distinctly.
Playability & Recording Feel
The extra-thin U-shaped maple neck and macassar ebony fingerboard with pearloid wave inlays provide a responsive platform for tracking intricate lead passages and complex fingerings with consistent velocity and timing. Graphite nut and LTD locking tuners maintain session stability across multiple takes and overdub passes, while the 25.5" scale preserves traditional pitch response and string tension that integrates predictably into mixed arrangements.
Tone & Recording Electronics
EMG BoneBreaker active humbuckers—ceramic in the bridge position and alnico 5 at the neck—deliver high-output clarity with pronounced midrange presence and natural sustain that sits well in dense mix contexts. The active electronics configuration with volume, tone, and three-way toggle selector provides straightforward control suited to achieving consistent tonal character across session layers and production edits.
Key Features
- Neck-thru-body construction with three-piece maple neck and korina body
- 25.5" scale length
- Extra-thin U-shaped maple neck profile
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with pearloid wave inlays
- 24 extra-jumbo frets
- EMG BoneBreaker BB-B ceramic bridge humbucker
- EMG BoneBreaker BB-N alnico 5 neck humbucker
- Active electronics with volume, tone, and three-way toggle controls
- Locking TOM-style bridge with string-thru design
- LTD locking tuners and graphite nut
- Black Sparkle finish with black hardware and black pickguard
This Kirk Hammett signature model combines meticulous ESP craftsmanship with components specifically voiced for high-gain recording applications, making it a serious instrument for engineers and producers demanding professional-grade capture fidelity and tonal definition.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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Specifications
| Body Style | Explorer |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 25.5" Scale |
| Frets | 24 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Bridge | Fixed |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Thrash Metal
- ✓ High-Gain Lead Work
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Acoustic Folk
- – Traditional Blues
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is the KH-V designed for?
The KH-V is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players. Its extra-thin U-shaped neck and 24 extra-jumbo frets favor fast lead work and complex fingerings, making it best suited to metal, hard rock, and thrash contexts rather than jazz, acoustic folk, or traditional blues.
What pickups does the KH-V have and how do they sound?
The KH-V features EMG BoneBreaker active humbuckers: a ceramic bridge pickup (BB-B) for aggressive high-output clarity and a neck alnico 5 pickup (BB-N) for warmth. Together they deliver pronounced midrange and sustain characteristic of professional metal tones.
How does the neck profile and scale length affect playability?
The extra-thin U-shaped maple neck with a 25.5" scale length enables rapid position shifts and effortless access to upper register notes, while maintaining the pitch response and string tension familiar to hard rock and metal players. The macassar ebony fingerboard with pearloid wave inlays provides a fast, responsive platform for lead work.
What keeps the KH-V in tune during heavy playing?
The graphite nut, LTD locking tuners, and locking TOM-style bridge with string-thru design all work together to ensure stable tuning under demanding performance conditions.
How does the neck-thru-body construction affect tone and durability?
The neck-thru-body design with a three-piece maple neck and korina body provides enhanced sustain, stability, and tonal transfer—key factors in professional-grade reliability and the tonal authority needed for high-gain applications.
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