ESP Kirk Hammett KH-3 Spider 30th Anniversary Edition Electric Guitar - Black

A Signature Classic from ESP Returns!
ESP is proud to reissue the Kirk Hammett KH-3 Spider Electric Guitar for 2021. This captivating solidbody is modeled after the infamous "Spider 13" guitar Hammett used during Metallica’s legendary 1992 tour in support of Metallica (The Black Album). The KH-3 is handbuilt in ESP's Custom Shop in Japan, so every cut, curve, and appointment has been meticulously designed by luthiers with a minimum of a decade of craftsmanship and training. The KH-3 features a solid alder body in all black with a gloss finish, making this stunning axe ready to take the stage and captivate your audience. A beautiful 3-piece maple neck with smooth Macassar ebony fingerboard offers incredible playability for shredding killer riffs and hard-hitting power chords. True to Hammett’s specs, the Spider comes with a pair of EMG KH Bone Breakers that deliver all the searing humbucking tone you desire. The KH-3 also comes equipped with an original Floyd Rose tremolo, supporting all the dives, bends, and sustain you bring to your unique playing style.




Bone Breaker humbuckers really deliver
Kirk Hammett will forever be known as a sonic stylist willing to push the boundaries of attack and tone in his playing. With his signature Bone Breaker active humbuckers, you will now tap into that boundary-bending territory. These searing humbuckers benefit from a tweaked preamp, as well as a powerful combination of Alnico V and ceramic magnets. These moderate-output humbuckers aren't limited to only paint-peeling high-gain tone, they are also capable of both crushing grind and bell-like clarity without sacrificing gain for clean or vice versa. Whether you're aiming for crisp leads or smooth rhythm sounds, EMG's Bone Breakers place Kirk's trademark tone right in your hands. And, as an added touch, each pickup features Hammett's signature etched into its cover.




Extra-thin profile for comfort
Your fingers will fall in love with the 3-piece maple neck, cut to an extra-thin "U" profile on the Spider. Given how comfortably it sits in the hand and makes hours of shredding effortless, the extra-thin "U" profile is a favorite among guitarists here at Sweetwater. The ebony fingerboard is outfitted with 24 stainless steel extra-jumbo frets that make chording and lead playing easy on the fingers as well. Get this neck in your hand, and you will feel why Kirk Hammett brought the Spider 13 around the world with him on Metallica’s legendary Black Album tour!




ESP Kirk Hammett KH-3 Spider Electric Guitar Features:

Signature solidbody offers incredible feel, tone, and playability
Solid alder body in all black with a gloss finish
Beautiful 3-piece maple neck with smooth Macassar ebony fingerboard offers incredible playability for shredding killer riffs and hard-hitting power chords
2 EMG KH Bone Breakers deliver the searing humbucking tone you desire
Floyd Rose Original tremolo supports all the dives, bends, and sustain you bring to your unique playing style
Searing humbuckers benefit from a tweaked preamp, as well as a powerful combination of Alnico V and ceramic magnets
Each pickup features Hammett's signature etched into its cover

Tech Specs

GENERAL
Number of Strings6
Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
BODY
Body TypeSolidbody
Body ShapeKirk Hammett KH-3 Singlecut
Body MaterialAlder
Body FinishGloss
ColorBlack with Spider Graphic
NECK
Neck Material3-Piece Maple
Neck ShapeExtra Thin U
Neck JointNeck-through
Radius13.7"
Fingerboard MaterialEbony
Fingerboard InlayWhite Spiders/Skulls
Number of Frets24, Extra Jumbo
Scale Length24.75"
Nut Width1.653"
Nut MaterialLocking
HARDWARE
Bridge/TailpieceFloyd Rose Double-Locking Tremolo
TunersGrover
ELECTRONICS
Neck PickupEMG BoneBreaker Humbucker
Bridge PickupEMG BoneBreaker Humbucker
Controls2 x volume, 1 x master tone
Switching3-way toggle pickup switch
MISCELLANEOUS
StringsElixir, .009-.042
Case IncludedHardshell Case
Manufacturer Part Number:EKH3

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