ESP LTD Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Black Satin B-Stock 1908
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- SKU
- LSNAKEBYTEBLKS-B1908
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
Mahogany construction gives this LTD Snakebyte a thick, dark voice with articulate sustain and enough midrange punch to keep riffs from disappearing in a dense mix. Palm-muted rhythm work lands with weight and definition, while the fast neck profile and low action keep lead lines fluid across the fretboard. It's aimed squarely at heavy metal and hard rock players who want an aggressive, focused tone for both crushing breakdowns and melodic soloing.
ESP LTD Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Black Satin B-Stock
The LTD Snakebyte is a high-output modern electric guitar engineered for studio tracking and mixing applications that demand articulate, aggressive tones in dense arrangements. Its set-neck mahogany construction and active EMG electronics deliver the sustain, clarity, and punch required by contemporary metal and hard rock producers tracking guitars in professional or home-studio environments. This instrument excels at cutting through heavy mixes while maintaining definition across high-gain recording chains.
Tone and Recording Character
Dual EMG JH 'HET' pickups in black chrome provide articulate, high-gain response with excellent clarity through distortion—critical for studio layering and ensuring each tracked guitar part sits distinctly in the mix. The active electronics and straightforward volume/volume/toggle switch layout keep signal path direct, allowing the pickups' natural aggression to translate transparently to your interface or preamp without unnecessary coloration or impedance interference.
Build and Session Stability
A set-neck construction with three-piece mahogany neck yields solid sustain and body resonance essential for thick, coherent recordings, while the thin U neck contour and 24.75" scale enable precise fretting technique during marathon tracking sessions. The Macassar ebony fingerboard with 22 extra jumbo frets provides a smooth, responsive playing surface for consistent performance across multiple takes; the 350mm fingerboard radius balances comfortable chording with stable intonation for reliable multi-part harmony stacking.
Key Features
- Body: Mahogany with set-neck construction
- Neck: 3-piece mahogany with thin U contour
- Fingerboard: Macassar ebony, 350mm radius
- Scale: 24.75"
- Frets: 22 extra jumbo (XJ)
- Pickups: EMG JH 'HET' neck and bridge, active electronics
- Bridge: TonePros locking TOM with locking tailpiece
- Tuners: LTD locking tuners
- Hardware: Black satin finish throughout
- Nut: 42mm molded nut
- Controls: Volume/volume/toggle switch
- Strings: D'Addario XL110 (.010–.046)
The Snakebyte combines professional-grade hardware, active pickups, and thoughtful ergonomics into a stable, reliable tracking instrument for modern high-gain studio work.
This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections: a light dent on the upper side near the player's right arm area, a small particle trapped on the body side by the upper horn, and a minor mispaint spot on the headstock. These marks are purely superficial and have absolutely zero impact on the playability, tone, or structural integrity of the guitar. Acquire this premium ESP LTD instrument at a significant B-Stock discount while enjoying the confidence of full manufacturer warranty coverage.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Finish | Black Satin |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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About this B-Stock unit
| Serial number | ends in 1908 (this exact unit) |
|---|---|
| Condition | B-Stock - cosmetic blemish, fully functional |
| Photos | 11 photos of this exact unit, not stock images |
| Inspected | Photographed and inspected in Temecula, Nov 5, 2026 |
| Price vs new | $300 under the new unit ($1,499) |
Prefer a brand-new one? ESP LTD Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Black Satin is in the catalog at $1,499.
Specifications
| Body Style | Single Cutaway |
|---|---|
| Scale Length | 24.75" Scale |
| Frets | 22 Frets |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Pickups | Active HH |
| Bridge | Tune-O-Matic / Stopbar |
| Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right handed |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Hard Rock, Drop Tunings, Live Performance, Studio Sessions |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | High-gain, articulate, aggressive, punchy, excellent sustain |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Folk, Country (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 for this guitar?
B-Stock means this Snakebyte is fully functional with manufacturer warranty intact—the only differences are minor cosmetic imperfections: a light dent on the upper side near the player's right arm, a small particle on the body side by the upper horn, and a minor mispaint spot on the headstock. None of these affect playability, tone, or structural integrity.
Is the Snakebyte suitable for standard tuning and lighter genres?
No. The Snakebyte is engineered specifically for metal, hard rock, and drop-tuning applications with its aggressive high-gain voicing and active pickup response. Jazz, folk, and country players will find its tone character and ergonomics mismatched to their styles.
What neck profile and fret count does this have?
The Snakebyte features a thin U-contour neck on a 24.75-inch scale with 22 extra jumbo frets, designed for fast fretting work and aggressive playing techniques. The Macassar ebony fingerboard has a 350mm radius that balances comfortable chording with stable high-action precision.
What pickups are in the Snakebyte and how do they perform through distortion?
Dual active EMG JH 'HET' pickups deliver high-output, articulate response with excellent clarity even under heavy distortion. The straightforward volume/volume/toggle layout keeps the signal path direct, letting the pickups' natural aggression dominate without coloration.
What hardware comes stock on the Snakebyte?
The Snakebyte includes a TonePros locking TOM bridge with locking tailpiece, LTD locking tuners, a 42mm molded nut, and D'Addario XL110 strings (.010–.046 gauge). All hardware is finished in black satin.
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 $84 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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