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ESP LTD KH602 Kirk Hammett Signature Electric Guitar in Black
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SKU: ESPKH602BLK
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Product Description
The ESP LTD KH-602 Kirk Hammett Signature is a high-performance metal machine that brings the essence of Kirk’s legendary ESP KH-2 into a far more attainable price bracket. Built for serious players who demand tight playability, brutal clarity and rock-solid tuning stability, it is equally at home under studio lights or on stage in front of a wall of amps.
With neck-thru construction, active EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker pickups and a Floyd Rose 1000 trem, the KH-602 is designed to handle the most intense riffs, rapid-fire solos and extreme whammy work without breaking a sweat. Finished in a menacing Black with Kirk’s iconic skull-and-bones inlays, it looks every bit as aggressive as it sounds.
Neck-Thru Construction for Sustain and Stability
The KH-602’s neck-thru-body construction gives you exceptional sustain, resonance and tuning stability. The three-piece maple neck runs the full length of the alder body, creating a rigid, highly responsive platform that translates every pick attack with precision. Upper fret access is effortless, making it ideal for fast, technical lead work all the way up to the 24th fret.
EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker Active Pickups
A matched set of EMG KH Bone Breaker active humbuckers delivers the tight, articulate and crushing tones required for modern metal. These pickups provide searing high-gain rhythm sounds with plenty of low-end punch, while still offering clarity for complex chords and fluid lead lines. Their active design keeps noise to a minimum, so your tone stays focused and defined even with extreme distortion.
Fast Extra Thin U Neck and Macassar Ebony Fingerboard
The three-piece maple neck features ESP’s Extra Thin U contour, giving you a slim, fast feel that is perfect for rapid alternate picking, legato runs and intricate riffing. Combined with the smooth macassar ebony fingerboard and 24 extra-jumbo frets, the KH-602 offers a low, controllable action that lets you play with speed and precision for extended periods without fatigue.
Floyd Rose 1000 Tremolo for Aggressive Whammy Work
Equipped with a Floyd Rose 1000 double-locking tremolo, the KH-602 is built for extreme vibrato, divebombs and squeals while keeping your tuning locked in. The locking nut and fine tuners let you set up the guitar for heavy bends and dramatic pitch shifts, safe in the knowledge that your tuning stability will hold up through demanding sets and long recording sessions.
Features
- Neck-Thru Alder Body Construction - The neck-thru design with an alder body maximises sustain and resonance while offering superb upper fret access. This gives you a powerful, even response across the entire neck, ideal for long, singing leads and tight, percussive rhythm work.
- EMG KH Bone Breaker Active Pickups - The EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker set delivers high-output, razor-sharp tones tailored for heavy music. Expect tight lows, cutting mids and smooth highs that stay articulate under high gain, helping your riffs and solos cut through any mix.
- Extra Thin U Neck with 24 XJ Frets - The slim Extra Thin U neck profile and 24 extra-jumbo frets make fast, technical playing feel natural and effortless. Bigger frets make bending easier and improve note control, so you can execute complex passages with confidence and accuracy.
- Floyd Rose 1000 Double-Locking Tremolo - The Floyd Rose 1000 bridge and locking nut keep your tuning stable even under extreme tremolo use. Divebombs, flutters and wide vibrato are all on tap, letting you fully explore expressive techniques without constantly re-tuning.
Specifications
Body
- Body: Alder
- Construction: Neck-Thru
- Finish: Black
Neck
- Neck: 3-piece Maple
- Neck Contour: Extra Thin U
- Scale Length: 25.5"
- Fingerboard: Macassar Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 350mm
- Frets: 24 XJ (Extra Jumbo)
- Nut Width: 42mm
- Nut Type: Locking
- Inlays: Kirk Hammett Skull-and-Bones
Hardware
- Bridge: Floyd Rose 1000
- Tuners: LTD
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Strap Button: Standard
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: EMG KH Bone Breaker
- Bridge Pickup: EMG KH Bone Breaker
- Electronics: Active
- Controls: Volume/Volume/Tone/3-way Switch
Miscellaneous
- Strings: D'Addario XL120 (.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042)
- Case: MH Guitar Form Fit Case
- Case Included: Yes
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