ESP LTD KH-202 Kirk Hammett Electric Guitar - Black
Aimed at players who love metal, rock and high-gain shredding, the ESP Ltd KH-202 gives you the aggressive tone and playability associated with Kirk Hammett’s style — but at a very accessible price point. It’s the most affordable guitar in his LTD Signature Series while still offering many pro-level features for stage and practice.
Key Features
Signature Model: Designed to reflect the look and feel of Kirk Hammett’s guitars for accessible heavy metal performance.
Finish & Aesthetics: Gloss black finish with black hardware and skull-and-bones fretboard inlays — iconic Hammett styling.
Playability: Extra-thin U-shaped maple neck with a fast feel and smooth transitions for fast riffs and soloing.
Bridge:Floyd Rose Special double-locking tremolo system for dive bombs and expressive whammy action with stable tuning.
Pickups: Pair of ESP Designed LH-301 humbucking pickups delivering aggressive tone with clarity and power for rock and metal styles.
Specifications
Feature
Specification
Body
Basswood, double-cutaway
Neck
Bolt-On Maple (Extra Thin U)
Fingerboard
Rosewood / Roasted Jatoba with skull-and-bones inlays
Scale Length
25.5" (648 mm)
Frets
24 Extra-Jumbo
Pickups
ESP Designed LH-301 (Neck & Bridge)
Bridge
Floyd Rose Special locking tremolo
Hardware
Black
Controls
2× Volume, 1× Tone, 3-way toggle
Nut Width
42 mm (locking)
Tuners
LTD sealed
Strings
.009 – .042 gauge (factory)
Orientation
Right-handed
Finish
Gloss Black
Case
Not included (optional form-fit case available)
Tone & Playability
The KH-202 balances versatility and aggression — the basswood body provides a balanced tonal foundation with pronounced mids, while the humbuckers deliver tight rhythm crunch and searing lead tones. The Floyd Rose Special tremolo enhances expressive playing without compromising tuning stability for aggressive bends and dive-bombs.