ESP LTD KH-202 CAUTION Kirk Hammett Signature

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ESP LTD KH-202 CAUTION Kirk Hammett Signature
Product no: 9000-0023-8089 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty, the strings come with a manufacturing defects warranty.

General

Along with the 'Boris Karloff Mummy', the 'Caution Hot' is Metallica lead guitarist Kirk Hammett's most famous instrument. Previously, this model was only available to the public as a pricey ESP Relic or as the Limited Edition KH-25, but now ESP LTD is humouring fans with the more budget-friendly KH-202 CAUTION. This brand new guitar wasn't artificially aged, but allows you to add your very own page to the annals of rock history. The iconic orange 'Caution Hot' graphic is clearly present, of course! This true metal guitar will keep you happily occupied for years.

KH-202 CAUTION: a versatile sound

Kirk Hammett prefers a specific neck profile that allows him to play super-fast, so in true style, the KH-202 CAUTION features an extra-slim U profile. Like any lead gitarist, the living legend loves to use his tremolo, which is why ESP LTD has equipped this signature model with a Floyd Rose Special that allows you to play the craziest licks without detuning your instrument. Two ESP humbuckers provide you with plenty of output, but thanks to its elaborate volume and tone controls, the KH-202 CAUTION still allows for a surprisingly versatile sound.

The ESP brand

In 1975, Hisatake Shibuya opened his Electric Sound Products shop in Japan. His high-quality replacement parts soon earned him the reputation he deserved, and it wasn't long before the shop started to turn out its very own guitars under the name ESP. In the 1980s, the brand got a real boost when numerous metal bands, such as Metallica, started to use its guitars. These days, ESP offers a wide range of versatile instruments, from high-grade Custom Shop models to the affordable LTD series.

Specifications

Product features

Number of frets	24
Number of strings	6
Bridge type	double locking tremolo
Pickup configuration	HH
Pickup type	humbucker (passive)
Neck connection	bolt on
Fretboard wood	rosewood
Includes cover	no
Includes case	no
Country of origin	South Korea / Indonesia / China / Vietnam
Left-handed	no
Body material	linden (basswood)
Scale length	25.5 inches (648mm)
Body type	ST

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	5,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	112,0 x 42,0 x 10,0 cm

Product specifications

ESP LTD electric guitar
- model: KH-202 CAUTION
- series: Kirk Hammett Signature
- colour: black with orange graphic
body
- material: basswood (linden)
- finish: high gloss
- shape: M
neck
- joint: bolt-on
- material: maple
- finish: satin gloss
- profile: extra thin U
- scale length: 25.5"
- fretboard: rosewood
- fretboard radius: 13.75"
- binding: none
- number of frets: 24
- fret type: Extra Jumbo
- nut: locking
- nut width: 42 mm
- position markers: Skull and Crossbones
- truss rod: yes
hardware
- bridge: Floyd Rose Special
- hardware finish: black
- machine heads: LTD, sealed self-lubricating
- pickguard: none
electronics
- bridge pickup: ESP Designed LH-301B
- neck pickup: ESP Designed LH-301N
- controls: 2x volume, 1x tone, 3-way pickup switch

NAMM 2016: ESP LTD's Vulture Touches Down. Caution!

Friday 22 January 2016

When ESP LTD announced their collection for 2016, two big names appeared to be missing: Metallica's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett. By now, though, their brand new signature models have been presented to the public!