ESP LTD Snakebyte Electric Guitar in Black Satin
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- SKU
- LSNAKEBYTEBLKS
- 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
The LTD Snakebyte is a high-output modern electric guitar engineered for capturing aggressive, articulate tones in the studio and live tracking. Its set-neck mahogany construction and active EMG electronics deliver the sustain and punch essential for contemporary metal and hard rock production. This instrument translates demanding playing styles into recorded clarity without compromising transient response or midrange definition.
Tone and Electronics
Dual EMG JH 'HET' pickups in black chrome provide articulate, high-gain response with excellent clarity through distortion. The active electronics and straightforward volume/volume/toggle switch layout keep signal path direct, allowing the pickups' natural aggression to dominate your tone without unnecessary coloration. This direct approach sits cleanly in dense mixes and records with minimal phase interaction.
Build and Playability
A set-neck construction with three-piece mahogany neck yields solid sustain and body resonance—essential for tracking palm-muted riffs and sustained lead passes with consistent tone. The thin U neck contour and 24.75" scale enable precise fretting work and comfortable session endurance; the Macassar ebony fingerboard with 22 extra jumbo frets provides a smooth, responsive playing surface. The 350mm fingerboard radius balances comfortable chording with stable high-action precision for tracking accuracy.
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 reliable platform for modern high-gain studio and live tracking work.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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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, punchy midrange, tight low end, aggressive sustain, clarity through distortion |
| Less specialized for | Jazz, Blues, Folk (it will do it; instruments voiced for that style do it more easily) |
| Skill level | Intermediate / Advanced / Professional |
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of music and playing style is this guitar built for?
The Snakebyte is engineered for metal, hard rock, and drop-tuning styles where high-gain articulation and aggressive sustain matter most. It excels in live performance and studio sessions; jazz, blues, and folk players should look elsewhere.
What pickups are in the Snakebyte, and how do they sound through distortion?
It features dual EMG JH 'HET' active pickups in black chrome that deliver excellent clarity through distortion, a punchy midrange, and tight low-end response. The active electronics and simple volume/volume/toggle layout keep the signal path direct so the pickups' natural aggression dominates without coloration.
Is the neck comfortable for fast playing and extended techniques?
Yes. The thin U-neck contour, 3-piece mahogany construction, and 24 extra jumbo frets with a 350mm radius balance comfortable chording with responsive precision fretting, making it well-suited to fast workand aggressive styles. The 24.75-inch scale and locking tuners add stability during heavy bending and drop tunings.
What hardware and construction ensure this guitar is road-ready?
The Snakebyte combines a set-neck mahogany body for solid sustain and resonance, a TonePros locking TOM bridge with locking tailpiece, and LTD locking tuners—all finished in black satin. This build and hardware spec are designed for reliable live performance and studio stability.
What skill level is this guitar for?
The Snakebyte is built for intermediate, advanced, and professional players who can handle the demands of high-gain playing and aggressive fretting techniques. It is a serious instrument engineered for performers in demanding contexts.
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 $105 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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