LTD Kirk Hammett KH-602 Black 2020
LTD Kirk Hammett KH-602, black, made in Korea 2020. Kirk is in charge of the shredding department around at the world's biggest heavy band, thrash kings Metallica. There's a couple of versions of his signature riffstick, and this is the fancier, neck-through version under the LTD banner before you hit the $8k-ish ESP branded job. It's got a good resume: smooth upper access and excellent sustain owing to the build, 1000-series Floyd Rose tremolo bridge, Kirk's signature ESP active pickups, big tall frets and a snazzy case to match. The tone delivers exactly what you'd expect: hammering lows, syrupy mids and a wailing highs, with enough output to make even the cleanest amps blush. The little skull inlays are a cute touch on an other sleek and fairly minimalist look: time to let the riffs do the talking. Don't be a Jerk Dammit, buy yourself a Kirk Hammett.
Model: LTD Kirk Hammett KH-602
Made: 2020, Korea
Serial: W20120031
Finish: black, gloss poly
Body: alder
Neck: maple, 3-piece construction, macassar ebony fretboard, slim U shape, 25.5" scale, 350mm radius, neck-thru-body construction
Weight: 3.795kg
Mods: none
Pickups: EMG KH Bone Breaker active humbucker x2
Accessories: original case, trem arm, docs
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor dimples on the bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has a decent chip approx 1cm across near the battery box, minor dimples in the elbow area and minor scuffs on the horns. The sides have minor scuffs on the top horn, elbow area and near the jack. The front has scuffs around the knobs and bridge and some play wear on the horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 9/42 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 9/10, minor wear only