ESP Guitars

ESP LTD Snakebyte James Hetfield Signature Electric Guitar with Case, Snow White

SKU LSNAKEBYTESW
$2,299.99
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About this item

ESP LTD Snakebyte James Hetfield Signature Electric Guitar with Case, Snow White

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.

  • Construction Set-neck
  • Scale 24.75"
  • Body Mahogany
  • Neck 3pc Mahogany
  • Fingerboard Macassar Ebony
  • Fingerboard Radius 350mm
  • Finish Snow White
  • 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 PU Emg Jh Set
  • Bridge PU 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
  • Case Included Y

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Can I try it in-store before I buy?
Yes. Visit us at 43 Roydon Pl Unit 4, Nepean (across from Costco). Open 7 days: Mon–Fri 10–8, Sat 10–7, Sun 12–5. Call (613) 727-0727 to make sure it's on the floor.
Can I rent a guitar before buying?
Yes. Acoustic, electric and bass guitars rent for $5 a weekend, $10 a week or $20 a month, plus a security deposit. A capo, tuner or stand can be added for an extra fee.
Do you price match?
Yes. We'll match the verified price of any product from an authorized retailer in Canada. Call or message us with the listing.
Do you ship, or can I pick it up?
We ship across Canada and the U.S. by UPS, Canpar or Canada Post. Cost and delivery estimate show at checkout. Local? Choose ‘Pick Up’ at checkout to collect it in Nepean at no shipping charge.
Do you offer guitar lessons?
Yes. We teach electric, acoustic, classical and bass guitar, starting with a free beginner trial lesson ($35 value). Lessons are $30 for 30 minutes or $60 for 60 minutes.
What's your return policy?
Regular-priced items can be exchanged within 14 days at no charge, or returned within 7 days for a refund to your original payment method, less a 5% restocking fee. Please bring your receipt and the original packaging. Boxed gear can be opened to check it out, but must come back unused, undamaged and complete for a refund. Sale and clearance items, and anything bought with a discount code, are final sale.