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LTD James Hetfield Snakebyte Baritone Electric Guitar

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Overview

A signature baritone from one of the world's foremost rhythm guitarists.

A limited-edition signature model, the James Hetfield LTD Snakebyte Baritone provides all the punch and definition you'd expect from a guitar approved by one of the world's most respected rhythm guitarists. Featuring a pair of Hetfield's signature JH active EMG pickups and a solid, stable TonePros tune-o-matic and tailpiece, the Snakebite Baritone delivers tight, punchy tone on the low end, and can easily handle your most aggressive playing. With stunning looks from a beautifully finished quilted maple top over a mahogany body and a distinctive 12th-fret snake inlay, it's an axe that's destined to be a treasured part of your playing arsenal.

Features

  • Gloss-finished solid mahogany body with figured maple top
  • 17" baritone-scale neck with 22-fret ebony fingerboard
  • Dual signature JH EMG humbuckers, 3-way switch
  • Locking TonePros tune-o-matic bridge, stopbar tailpiece, locking tuners

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Specs

LTD James Hetfield Snakebyte Baritone Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body
  • Body shape: Z
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood: Figured Maple
  • Body wood: Mahogany
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Thin U
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 27 in.
  • Truss rod: Dual-action
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fingerboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Radius: 12 in.
  • Fret size: Extra-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Dot 12th fret snake
  • Nut width/material 1.65 in. (42 mm) Not specified
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: James Hetfield
  • Middle:
  • Bridge: James Hetfield
  • Brand: EMG
  • Active or passive pickups: Active
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics:
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone
  • Pickup switch: 5-way
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: TonePros locking tune-o-matic
  • Tailpiece: Stopbar
  • Tuning machines: Locking
  • Color: Black
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Baritone guitar
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories:
  • Country of origin: South Korea
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