Search  for anything...
ESP GUITARS

ESP LTD Snakebyte Signature Series James Hetfield Electric Guitar with Case, Black Satin

    • Based on 21 reviews
Condition: New
Checking for product changes
$1,499.00 Why this price?

Buy Now, Pay Later

As low as / mo
  • – Up to 36-month term with PayTomorrow
  • – No impact on credit
  • – Instant approval decision
  • – Secure and straightforward checkout

Ready to go? Add this product to your cart and select a plan during checkout. Payment plans are offered through our trusted finance partners Klarna, PayTomorrow, Affirm, Afterpay, Apple Pay, and PayPal. No-credit-needed leasing options through Acima may also be available at checkout.

Learn more about financing & leasing here.

Free shipping on this product
This item's return window has been extended for the holiday season: Returnable until Jan 31, 2025

To qualify for a full refund, items must be returned in their original, unused condition. If an item is returned in a used, damaged, or materially different state, you may be granted a partial refund.

To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.

View our full returns policy here.

Availability: Only 5 left in stock, order soon!
Fulfilled by Amazon
Arrives Saturday, Nov 30
Order within 14 hours and 2 minutes
Available payment plans shown during checkout

Features

  • Designed for James Hetfield, frontman of Metallica and one of the most highly respected rhtyhm guitarists
  • Features set-neck construction at 24.75" scale, with a mahogany body and a three-piece mahogany neck
  • The ebony fingerboard has 22 extra-jumbo frets with a snake inlay at the 12th fret
  • Powered by James' own EMG JH SET active pickups and includes a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece
  • Available in Black Satin or Snow White finishes, as well as in a lefthanded version

Description

The James Hetfield Snakebyte is coiled and ready to strike. The modified EX body an all-mahogany and neck construction, ebony fretboard with 22 extra- jumbo frets, and venomous EMG active humbuckers. The metal logo headstock and fretboard snake inlay warn all who approach to tread lightly or be infected from an extremely heavy bite. It has a set-neck construction at 24.75" scale, with a mahogany body and neck, and an ebony fingerboard with 22 XJ frets. The Snakebyte comes with a bunch of high-end components, including ESP locking tuners, ESP strap locks, a Tonepros locking bridge/tailpiece, and EMG JH Het Set active pickups.

Brand: ESP GUITARS


Color: Black Satin


Top Material Type: Mahogany Wood


Body Material: Mahogany


Back Material Type: Mahogany


Neck Material Type: Mahogany


Fretboard Material Type: Rosewood


Guitar Pickup Configuration: H


String Material Type: Nickel Steel


Hand Orientation: Right


Item Weight: 25 pounds


Product Dimensions: 53 x 23 x 6 inches


Country of Origin: Korea, Republic of


Item model number: LSNAKEBYTEBLKS


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: January 12, 2016


Back Material: Mahogany


Body Material: Mahogany


Color Name: Black Satin


Fretboard Material: Rosewood


Guitar Pickup Configuration: H


Scale Length: 24.75 inches


String Material: Nickel Steel


Top Material: Mahogany Wood


Neck Material Type: Mahogany


Number of Strings: 4


Guitar Bridge System: Tune-O-Matic


Battery type: Alkaline


Frequently asked questions

If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is: Saturday, Nov 30

Yes, absolutely! You may return this product for a full refund within 30 days of receiving it.

To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.

View our full returns policy here.

  • Klarna Financing
  • Affirm Pay in 4
  • Affirm Financing
  • Afterpay Financing
  • PayTomorrow Financing
  • Financing through Apple Pay
Leasing options through Acima may also be available during checkout.

Learn more about financing & leasing here.

Similar Products

Top Amazon Reviews

    • Just an amazing guitar!
Been a dream guitar of mine for a while. Decided it was time to get it, and I have to say I'm not disappointed. Perfect guitar, came earlier than expected, perfect shape no damage or sign of any problems. Plays Great. Gonna make a addition to my collection, and will look great on stage with my band. 🀘🀘🀘 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2023 by Bro_Panic
    • You will be instantly friends with James if you buy this
Amazing guitar. I swear JH himself possess me a little while playing, I think this is a hidden feature. Wonderful neck feel and plays the best out of all my guitars. LOVE the satin. There is nothing better to slide on and the pickups are the best I’ve played and get me close to that Metallica sound. Good value since it comes with a sweet molded case ($200 value) and those sweet pickups ($250 value), so really it’s like a normal ec1000 price around $850, so good deal! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2020 by Johnny B Good
    • Top shelf quality that packs a punch
The media could not be loaded. Unmatched quality for a guitar under two grand. If you like to play heavy metal and Metallica, it doesn't get much better than this.
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2022 by Tony Cooper
    • Indonesian?
I guess ESP LTD moved production of some Korean guitars to Indonesia in 2017. I am not sure if this is correct, but this Snakebyte is from Indonesia (black plastic sharp nut). I have an LTD Vulture from Korea (better white nut). I am disappointed. I haven't played it much, so I am not talking about that. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2019 by Raj
    • Junk
Review Image by Matthew Stoletee Matthew Stoletee
Review Image by Matthew Stoletee Matthew Stoletee
Review Image by Matthew Stoletee Matthew Stoletee
Broken. Nice guitar besides the huge crack
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2021 by Matthew Stoletee Matthew Stoletee
    • perfect
My husband love this . Its his dream guitar 🎸
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2020 by Aliza
    • 😍
Spectacular !!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2018 by Vylette S.
    • Fantastic Guitar
Love this guitar, smooth slim neck, elegant design, sounds incredible, love the Hetset pickups.
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2019 by James

Can't find a product?

Find it on Amazon first, then paste the link below.