ESP LTD SPARROWHAWK Bill Kelliher Guitar Black B-Stock
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- SKU
- LSPARROWHAWKBLKD-B
- Color
- Black
Description
ESP LTD Sparrowhawk Bill Kelliher Guitar Black B-Stock
The Sparrowhawk sits solidly in the hand—a thin U-profile neck paired with set-thru body construction delivers immediate access to upper frets and the sustain needed to punch through dense mixes. Designed in collaboration with Bill Kelliher of Mastodon, this signature model combines aggressive aesthetics with high-end hardware and flexible electronics built for serious studio and stage work. This B-Stock unit offers full playability and tone at a reduced price, with only minor cosmetic blemishes.
Playability & Construction
The 3-piece mahogany neck with thin U profile and 350mm fingerboard radius provides comfortable playability across the 22 XJ extra-jumbo frets. Set-thru construction anchors the neck directly into the body for superior sustain and uninterrupted fret access, while the 24.75" scale length and 42mm molded nut maintain tight string spacing ideal for aggressive playing styles.
Tone & Electronics
Dual Seymour Duncan Distortion pickups with gold covers deliver a commanding, high-output voice that records with clarity and presence in heavy productions. Independent push-pull coil-splitting on both volume and tone controls provides session versatility—from thick humbucker aggression to articulate single-coil clarity—while the mahogany body with maple cap contributes warm low-end and punchy articulation that sits well in crowded arrangements. TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece with LTD locking tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability across takes and session hours.
Key Features
- B-Stock condition: new guitar with minor cosmetic flaws, full playability and tone intact
- Bill Kelliher signature model from Mastodon
- Mahogany body with maple cap
- Set-thru neck construction for superior sustain
- 3-piece mahogany neck with thin U profile
- Macassar ebony fingerboard, 350mm radius
- 22 XJ (extra-jumbo) frets
- Seymour Duncan Distortion pickups with independent coil-splitting
- TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece
- LTD locking tuners with gold hardware
- 24.75" scale length, 42mm molded nut
- Right-handed, black finish with form-fit hard case included
The Sparrowhawk delivers professional-grade tone, hardware, and ergonomics in a signature instrument engineered for players who demand reliability and commanding voice in demanding studio and performance environments.
This specific B-Stock unit features minor cosmetic imperfections typical of inventory overstock or display use. 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 SPARROWHAWK Bill Kelliher signature model at a significant B-Stock discount while enjoying the same full manufacturer warranty and legendary performance that made this instrument a player's choice.
More Information
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Dexterity | Right handed |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea |
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At a Glance
The Sparrowhawk delivers commanding, high-output tone perfect for tracking metal, hard rock, and progressive material—mahogany body with maple cap provides warm low-end and punchy articulation that sits assertively in a mix. The independent coil-splitting on both volume and tone controls gives you studio flexibility to dial in thick, saturated humbucker tones or switch to articulate single-coil brightness within the same song, while the set-thru neck construction and extra-jumbo frets ensure clean, uninterrupted upper-register work for lead and rhythm layers. This B-Stock example is fully playable and tonally identical to new stock, making it a smart value choice for home and professional studio owners.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Metal
- ✓ Hard Rock
- ✓ Progressive
- ✓ Studio Sessions
Not the best pick for
- – Jazz
- – Folk
- – Country
Skill level: Intermediate · Advanced · Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
What does B-Stock mean, and will there be any impact on playability or tone?
B-Stock means this is a new, fully functional guitar with only minor cosmetic imperfections from inventory overstock or display use. The playability, tone, and structural integrity are completely unaffected—you receive the same professional-grade performance at a reduced price, complete with the standard manufacturer warranty and hard case.
What's included with the guitar?
The Sparrowhawk ships with a form-fit hard case. The guitar features a 24.75 inch scale, 22 extra-jumbo frets, a 3-piece mahogany neck with thin U profile, and a 42mm molded nut—all set up for aggressive playing styles.
How does the coil-splitting work, and what tonal range does it give me?
Independent push-pull coil-splitting on both the volume and tone controls lets you switch each Seymour Duncan Distortion pickup between thick, high-output humbucker aggression and articulate single-coil clarity—all without plugging or unplugging anything, making it easy to expand your palette during recording or live performance.
Is this guitar suitable for metal and hard rock, or can it handle other genres?
The Sparrowhawk is engineered specifically for metal, hard rock, and progressive music, with high-output pickups and aggressive aesthetics built around those tones. It is not well-suited to jazz, folk, or country playing styles.
How does the set-thru neck construction affect sustain and upper-fret access?
The set-thru design anchors the neck directly into the body, eliminating the joint discontinuity found in bolt-on designs—this delivers superior sustain and completely uninterrupted fret access all the way to the 22nd fret, which is especially valuable for lead work and high-register parts.
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