Description
As the frontman of one of the world's most popular bands and a rhythm guitarist whose influence goes far beyond any other player in the metal realm, James Hetfield has had a massive impact on the world of guitar performance. The Vulture is the most recent of his ESP and LTD Signature Series models.
This striking electric guitar offers a distinctive V-shaped Mahogany body with hooks and bevels that are reminiscent of the famed Metallica logo. Built with a set-neck construction at a 24.75" scale, the LTD Vulture features a 3-piece Mahogany neck and a Macassar Ebony fingerboard with 22 extra-jumbo frets, dot inlays, and a custom vulture inlay at the 12th fret.
The ESP LTD Vulture also comes equipped with a set of James's signature EMG "Het Set" active pickups, designed to capture the clarity and punch of a passive pickup and still retain the legendary active tone that molded a generation. Other pro features of the include discrete volume knobs for each pickup, LTD locking tuners and a TonePros bridge/tailpiece. Includes ESP deluxe hardshell case.
Key Features
- 3-Piece Mahogany Neck — Layered neck construction improves strength for exceptional tuning stability.
- Thin "U" Neck Profile — Slim, supportive shape is suited for contemporary players who want to play fast!
- Macassar Ebony Fingerboard — Dark and silky material, fitted with 22 extra jumbo frets for stellar playability.
- EMG "Het Set" Pickups — The JH-N (neck) has individual ceramic poles and bobbins that feature a large core for more attack, higher output, and fuller low-end. The JH-B (bridge) uses the same type of core but has steel pole pieces, producing the familiar tight attack of the famous EMG 81 pickup but with less inductance for a cleaner bass response.
- Locking Tuners — Guarantee superior tuning stability and make string changes fast and simple!
Specifications
Body
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Body Shape: Vulture
Neck
- Neck Material: 3-Piece Mahogany
- Neck Contour: Thin "U"
- Construction: Set-Neck
- Scale Length: 24.75" (628.7 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Macassar Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 14" (350 mm)
- Frets: 22 XJ (Extra Jumbo)
- Nut Type: Molded
- Nut Width: 1.65" (42 mm)
Electronics
- Pickups: EMG James Hetfield Signature "Het Set"
- Controls: 2 Volume & 3-Way Toggle Pickup Selector Switch
Hardware
- Bridge: TonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
- Tuners: LTD Locking
- Strap Buttons: Standard
- Hardware Colour: Black
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Elixir Nanoweb Light (10-46)
- Case: ESP Vulture Form Fit Case (Included)
