ESP KH-2 Vintage Electric Guitar. Distressed Black

The ESP KH-2 Vintage is an iconic tribute to Metallica's legendary lead guitarist, Kirk Hammett. Based on one of Kirk's personal, road-worn guitars, this meticulously recreated model exudes a "lived-in" vibe, complete with distressed black paint, small chips, pitting, and signature details like the "CAUTION HOT" sticker and "KIRK'S GUITAR" label. Handcrafted by the ESP Custom Shop in Japan, the KH-2 Vintage is more than just a collector’s item—it’s a high-performance shred machine. Featuring a neck-thru-body construction, alder body, extra-thin U-shaped maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard with Kirk’s signature skull & bones inlays, this guitar delivers speed, comfort, and precision. Equipped with EMG 60A and EMG 81 active pickups, Gotoh tuners, and a Floyd Rose Original bridge, it’s built for aggressive tone and reliable performance. The KH-2 Vintage includes a premium hardshell case and a Certificate of Authenticity.

Features

• Distressed black finish for a vintage, road-worn aesthetic inspired by Kirk Hammett's personal guitar.
• Neck-thru-body construction for exceptional sustain and access to all 24 frets.
• Alder body and extra-thin U-shaped maple neck for lightweight playability and speed.
• Rosewood fingerboard with skull & bones inlays and 24 extra-jumbo frets for precision shredding.
• EMG 60A (neck) and EMG 81 (bridge) active pickups for searing tones and dynamic range.
• Floyd Rose Original bridge for rock-solid tuning stability and dive-bomb flexibility.
• Premium hardshell case and Certificate of Authenticity included.

Specifications

Construction and Body
- Construction: Neck-Thru
- Scale: 25.5''
- Body Material: Alder
- Finish: Distressed Black
- Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: 3Pc Maple
- Neck Contour: Extra Thin U
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 305mm
- Frets/Type: 24 Extra Jumbo (XJ)
- Nut Width: 42mm
- Nut Type: Locking

Hardware
- Hardware Color: Black
- Bridge: Floyd Rose Original
- Tuners: Gotoh
- Strap Button: ESP Strap Lock

Electronics
- Neck Pickup: EMG 60A
- Bridge Pickup: EMG 81
- Electronics Type: Active
- Electronics Layout: Volume/Volume/Tone/3-Way Switch

Strings
- Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Super Light (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042)

Included Accessories
- Case: MH Guitar Form Fit Case
- Certificate of Authenticity: Yes