ESP LTD Snakebyte Left-Handed Electric Guitar in Black Satin
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- SKU
- LSNAKEBYTEBLKSLH
- Color
- Black
. Description
Sound & Tone
The all-mahogany body and three-piece mahogany neck give this guitar a thick, midrange-heavy foundation, while the ebony fingerboard and 24.75" set-neck construction add tightness and sustain to palm-muted chugging. The active EMG JH SET pickups deliver high output with a clear, percussive attack and low noise, so fast downpicked riffs and dense chord voicings stay articulate under heavy gain. It's built squarely for metal and hard rock rhythm playing, with the TonePros locking bridge and locking tuners helping hold pitch through aggressive attack.
ESP LTD Snakebyte Left-Handed Electric Guitar in Black Satin
The ESP LTD Snakebyte is a left-handed instrument engineered to capture aggressive, modern metal tones with clarity and sustain in the studio. Its thin U-profile neck and 24.75" scale deliver comfortable access to upper frets while maintaining the warmth and resonance associated with longer-scale designs. The Black Satin finish resists fingerprints and photographs cleanly without distracting reflections.
Recording & Stability
The three-piece mahogany set-neck construction provides the tonal coherence and sustain essential for layered recording sessions, while the Macassar ebony fingerboard with 350mm radius and 22 XJ-type frets supports precise intonation tracking across both smooth legato passages and articulate percussive fretting. LTD locking tuners paired with a Tonepros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece ensure rock-solid tuning stability throughout extended takes and deep bend work.
Tone & Electronics
Dual EMG JH active pickups deliver high output and articulate clarity across punchy rhythm tracks and cutting lead lines, with the active electronics system providing consistent response at any recording level. The volume/volume/toggle switch layout enables independent control of each pickup, allowing fast tonal shaping during session work while preserving the direct character these pickups are known for.
Key Features
- Mahogany body for resonant sustain and warm midrange character
- Three-piece mahogany set-neck construction for stability and tonal coherence
- 24.75" scale length providing classic long-scale response
- Macassar ebony fingerboard with 350mm radius and 22 XJ-type frets
- 42mm molded nut width suited to standard left-handed grip and string spacing
- Thin U neck contour for modern comfort and speed
- Dual EMG JH active pickups with volume/volume/toggle switch electronics
- LTD locking tuners for tuning stability
- Tonepros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece for sustained intonation
- Black hardware throughout for visual cohesion
- Left-handed configuration with form-fit case included
- Factory-strung with D'Addario XL110 strings
This is a left-handed instrument purpose-built for recording engineers and producers seeking both technical precision and high-output tonal authority in modern metal production.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Left 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 | Left handed |
| Made In | South Korea |
Who This Is For
| Best suited for | Metal, Thrash Metal, Hard Rock, Progressive, Drop Tunings |
|---|---|
| Tonal character | High output, articulate, warm midrange, sustained sustain, responsive dynamics |
| 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
Is this guitar right for left-handed players, or can right-handed players play it?
This is a true left-handed instrument with left-handed configuration throughout, built specifically for left-handed players. Right-handed players would need to restring and reorient the instrument, which is not practical.
What genres and tunings does the Snakebyte handle best?
This guitar is optimized for metal, thrash metal, hard rock, and progressive music, with locking hardware designed to handle drop tunings and aggressive bending without tuning drift. It is not voiced for jazz, blues, or folk styles.
What pickups does it have and can I control them independently?
The Snakebyte uses dual EMG JH active pickups wired with a volume/volume/toggle switch layout, allowing you to control each pickup's output independently while maintaining direct tonal character.
What hardware does it use to stay in tune during aggressive playing?
The guitar features LTD locking tuners, a Tonepros locking TOM bridge, and matching tailpiece to ensure stable intonation during deep bends and intense playing styles.
What is included with the guitar?
The Snakebyte ships with a form-fit case and is factory-strung with D'Addario XL110 strings, ready to play out of the box.
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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