Description

The LTD Snakebyte is a Signature Series model of James Hetfield, the frontman of Metallica and one of the world's most highly respected rhythm guitar players in any genre. The Snakebyte was created based on James' own original design. It features set-neck construction at 24.75" scale, with a mahogany body and a three-piece mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and 22 extra-jumbo frets with a snake inlay at the 12th fret. The LTD Snakebyte is powered by James' own EMG JH SET active pickups, and includes a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece. Available in Black Satin or Snow White finishes, as well as in a lefthanded version.

Product Features

  • CONSTRUCTION: Set-Neck
  • SCALE: 24.75"
  • BODY: Mahogany
  • NECK: 3Pc Mahogany
  • FINGERBOARD: Macassar Ebony
  • FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 350mm
  • FINISH: BLACK SATIN
  • NUT WIDTH: 42mm
  • NUT TYPE: Molded
  • NECK CONTOUR: Thin U
  • FRETS/TYPE: 22 XJ
  • HARDWARE COLOR: Black
  • STRAP BUTTON: Standard
  • TUNERS: LTD Locking
  • BRIDGE: Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
  • NECK PICKUP: EMG JH SET
  • BRIDGE PICKUP: EMG JH SET
  • ELECTRONICS: Active
  • ELECTRONICS LAYOUT: Volume/Volume/Toggle Switch
  • STRINGS: D'Addario XL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)
  • CASE: SNAKEBYTE FORM FIT CASE INCLUDED

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Snakebyte James Hetfield Signature
Finish
  • Satin Black
Categories
Year
  • 0
Finish Style
  • Satin
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Offset Body
  • Yes
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Color Family
  • Black
Finish Features
  • Matching Headstock
Body Shape
  • X-Style
Number of Frets
  • 22

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