The LTD Snakebyte is a Signature Series model of James Hetfield, the frontman of Metallica and one of the world's most highly respected rhythm guitar players in any genre. The Snakebyte was created based on James' own original design. It features set-neck construction at 24.75" scale, with a mahogany body and a three-piece mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and 22 extra-jumbo frets with a snake inlay at the 12th fret. The LTD Snakebyte is powered by James' own EMG JH SET active pickups, and includes a TonePros locking TOM bridge and tailpiece.

Features

Body

Body shape: Other Body type: Solid body Body material: Solid wood Top wood: Not applicable Body wood: Mahogany Body finish: Satin Orientation: Right handed

Neck

Neck shape: Thin U Neck wood: Mahogany 3-piece Joint: Neck-through Scale length: 24.75" Truss rod: Standard Neck finish: Satin

Fretboard

Material: Ebony Radius: Not specified Fret size: Extra-jumbo Number of frets: 22 Inlays: Pearloid snake Nut width: 1.656" (42mm)

Pickups

Configuration: HH Neck: James Hetfield Middle: Not applicable Bridge: James Hetfield Brand: EMG Active or passive: Active Series or parallel: Series Piezo: No Active EQ: No Special electronics: None

Controls

Control layout: Master volume, tone Pickup switch: 3-way Coil tap or split: No Kill switch: No

Hardware

Bridge type: Fixed Bridge design: Tune-o-matic Tailpiece: Stopbar Tuning machines: ESP locking Color: Snow White

Other

Special features: Signature model Case: Hardshell case