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.
Specifications
Body
- Construction: Set-Neck
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Colour: Snow White
- Orientation: Right Handed
Neck
- Neck Material: 3-piece Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Thin U
- Fingerboard Material: Macassar Ebony
- Fret Type: X-Jumbo
- Number of Frets: 22
- Nut Width: 42mm
- Nut Type: Moulded
- Scale Length: 24.75" (629mm)
Hardware
- Bridge: Tonepros Locking TOM & Tailpiece
- Tuners: LTD Locking
- Hardware Finish: Black
Electronics
- Configuration: HH
- Bridge Pickup: EMG JH Set
- Neck Pickup: EMG JH Set
- Controls: Volume/Volume/Toggle Switch
Miscellaneous
- Case: Snakebyte Form Fit Case
- Supplied Strings: D'Addario XL110 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046)