Product code: 10007870 | ID: 433225
The KH-3 Spider was played by Kirk throughout the ’90s on tours supporting the legendary Black Album. After spending a number of years on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the original KH-3 was returned to ESP so we could reference it for this 30th Anniversary edition. The LTD Kirk Hammett Signature Series 30th Anniversary KH-3 Spider is a reissue of the original KH-3 model with a few upgrades. In addition to neck-thru-body construction, it features a Floyd Rose 1000 bridge, and a fast extra-thin U-shaped neck with an ebony fingerboard which is scalloped from #17-24. Also new for the anniversary model are Kirk’s signature EMG Bonebreaker pickups.
Macassar ebony is a hard, dense wood with a distinctive striped pattern in shades of black and brown. It offers a clear, crisp tone with excellent response and sustain. The Macassar ebony fingerboard is valued for its luxurious appearance and durability. This contributes to the precise playability and longevity of the instrument.
Alder is a medium-weight wood that produces a well-balanced tone with a strong mid-range, bright highs and moderate bass. It is known for its warm and full sound, making it a versatile material for a variety of musical styles.
The glossy finish gives any surface an elegant and luxurious look. This type of finish is achieved by applying several layers of lacquer or resin, which are then polished to a high gloss. This provides a smooth, reflective finish, enhancing color and structure of substrate. The glossy finish not only improves aesthetics, but also protects against dust, moisture and minor scratches.
The humbucker-humbucker configuration means that the guitar is equipped with two humbucker pickups. It offers a powerful, full sound with high output and low noise, ideal for rock and metal.
A singlecut is a type of electric guitar with a single cutout in the top of the body to improve access to the higher frets. This design features a solid body that offers strong sustain and rich tone. Singlecut guitars are popular for their robust sound and comfort.
Maple is known for its strength and stability, making it ideal for necks that need to resist bending and warping.
Тype
Number of Strings
Controls
Switch
Tuning Machines
Truss Rod Wrench
Handedness
Artist / Theme
Kirk Hammett, Metallica
Pickups Configuration
Number of Frets
Neck Profile
Pickups
Electronics
Active
Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
Bridge/Tremolo
Nut
Strap Button
Original Colour by Producer
Black Spider Graphic
Finish
Body
Neck
Maple
Fretboard
Macassar Ebony
Neck Finish
Construction Method
Hardware
Truss Rod
Package Contents
Scale (mm)
Fingerboard Radius
Frets Size
Nut Width (mm)
Made in
Indonesia