ESP LTD KH-602 Signature Series Kirk Hammett Electric Guitar with Case, Black
Brand | ESP |
Color | Black |
Top Material Type | Maple Wood, Rose Wood, Alder Wood |
Body Material | Alder |
Back Material Type | Alder Wood |
Neck Material Type | Maple |
Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |
Hand Orientation | Right |
Guitar Bridge System | Tremolo |
About this item
- Offers nearly everything of its higher-end cousin, the ESP KH-2, at a price that more musicians can afford
- Features neck-thru-body construction, a comfortable alder body, and a 3 pc. extra-thin U-shaped maple neck
- The pau ferro fingerboard features 24 extra-jumbo frets and Kirk Hammett’s skull-and-bones inlays
- Components include a Floyd Rose bridge and a set of EMG Kirk Hammett Bone Breaker Signature pickups
- A powerful guitar designed for professional recording and performance, perfect for any serious player of intense music
Description
The ESP LTD KH602 Kirk Hammett Electric Guitar features a neck-thru-body design with an alder body, and a 3-piece maple neck. The KH-602 It’s a powerful, versatile instrument featuring EMG 81/60 Active humbuckers and a double-locking Floyd Rose 1000 Series tremolo. The EMG 81s deliver sharp attack, high output, and incredible sustain for brilliant soloing. Other features include a rosewood fingerboard, 24 extra jumbo frets, and Skull & Bones neck inlays.



Specifications
- Nut Width: 42mm
- Nut Type: Locking
- Neck Contour: Extra Thin U
- Frets/Type: 24 XJ
- Hardware Color: Black
- Strap Button: Standard
- Tuners: LTD
- Bridge: Floyd Rose
- Neck PU: EMG 60
- Bridge PU: EMG 81
- Electronics: Active
- Electronics Layout: Vol/Vol/Tone/3-Way Switch
- Case: CMHFF
- Case Included: No
ESP KH-602 Signature Series
Kirk Hammet Guitar, Black
The KH-602 is the well-known guitar design from Kirk Hammett of Metallica. based on his go-to ESP Custom that he’s used for years, the KH-602 is designed to offer his unmistakable feel and tone. Built using neck-thru-body construction, the KH-602 will offer you the sweet sustain and smooth feel of a piece of wood that extends from the top of the headstock to the strap button on bottom. A Floyd Rose bridge and and EMG 60/81 active pickup set help set the KH-602 apart from other guitars.
The ESP/LTD Signature Series consists of guitars co-designed by ESP and our elite family of artists. Embodying ESP’s long tradition of innovative and original designs, the Signature Series guitars are built to the unique and exact specifications of each artist. Every guitar in this series lives up to the standards of some of the most successful and respected musicians on the planet.
- Construction: Neck-Thru
- Scale: 25.5″
- Body: Alder
- Neck: 3Pc Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 350mm
- Finish: Black

ESP Signature Series Guitars – Kirk Hammett
Kirk Hammett is the lead guitarist for the biggest heavy metal band of all time: Metallica. Over the past thirty years Kirk and Metallica have single-handedly changed the face of music, sold more albums than any metal band in history, and continue to inspire new generations of musicians. Kirk’s solos are a crucial part of Metallica’s dominating sound, and he has relied on ESP for more than two decades to make him guitars that meet his every need.
ESP KH-602 Kirk Hammet Signature Series
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Step One of Kirk’s SoundThe combination of EMG 60 (neck) and EMG 81 (bridge) pickups give you ever tone you can imagine, from ‘The Unforgiven’ through ‘Battery’ and beyond. |
Neck-Thru-Body ConstructionThe KH-602 features a three-layer piece of maple that runs the length of the guitar, and has Kirk’s skull-and-bones inlay motif on the fingerboard. |
For Serious Metallica Heads & OthersThe KH-602 is an all-around great guitar for anyone who wants to shred. Its build quality is on par with any of the best LTD models, making it reliable and ready for tours. |

ESP Guitars – About the Company
In 1975, a new musical instrument shop called Electric Sound Products opened in Tokyo, Japan. In the back of the store was a small area for making custom replacement parts for guitars and basses. Today, ESP’s Custom Shop, Original Series, E-II, Signature and LTD brands make guitars, basses, and cases for every style of music, and are available in more than 100 countries.
ESP has been recognized for its high quality standards and meticulous craftsmanship since the company was founded. Every ESP instrument is inspected thoroughly by our quality control technicians prior to shipping to your local dealer. All ESP instruments are covered by our limited lifetime warranty so you can rest assured that your new instrument will bring you many years of enjoyment!
For our 40th anniversary in 2015, we’ve created a selection of very special limited-edition guitars to commemorate this important milestone in our history.
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