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Metallica Mastermind and chief riff smith James Hetfield has been using guitars from ESP Hetfield since 1988 and looks back on a number of successful Signature instruments since then. The LTD Iron ESP Cross Snow White is based on Hetfield's legendary, heavily modified "Iron Cross" electric Singlecut guitar, which is known from countless shows. Based on a classic mahogany construction and equipped with "HET EMG " Set pickups, it delivers the typical Metallica sound and sets strong visual accents.
Following the classical Singlecut construction, the ESP LTD Iron Cross Snow White has a mahogany body with a massive maple top, while the glued neck is made of three pieces of mahogany and carries a Macassar Ebenholz fingerboard. This construction promises a rich sound with a crisp punch, which is the perfect basis for all kinds of Heavy sounds. The " Thin U" profile also ensures a high level of playing comfort, which allows even the most complex riffs to go loose.
The sound conversion of the ESP LTD Iron Cross is done by the EMG JH "HET" Set , which was developed in close cooperation with James Hetfield. The pickups convince with their distinctive sound, which combines the enormous clarity of active pickups with the organic dynamics and passive Humbucker response. The neck pick-up delivers crystal clear, warm Clean sounds for sparkling arpeggios and singing solos, while the bridge pick-up makes every riff, even the most brute Distortion , audible with precise articulation and assertive mids.
For the Hardware ESP LTD Iron Cross Snow White James Hetfield uses high quality ingredients. The TonePros T3BT Tune -O-Matic is used as a bridge, which can be locked on its bolt just like the one Tailpiece from the same house and thus contributes to the even sound development of the electric guitar. On the headstock, the strings are held by tuning Locking mechanisms LTD that guarantee high tuning stability and make string changing much easier.
ESP LTD Iron Cross Snow White James Hetfield SignatureWell, I'm fan of radical shape design. Also, I'm owner of Gibson Explorer and Dean ML for long years. For a long time I was looking for a model that is very similar to the described guitars, and I found it in the Snakebite model. As I was unable to find the white Explorer, this white Snakebite was a hit right in the middle! The guitar “sits” very nicely on my thighs as I sit and play, but it also behaves just fine as I stand and play, it’s nicely balanced. The finish is very good, not quite like the original Gibson, but the price is definitely lower. The aggressive shape of the guitar, as well as the look of the headstocks, encourages its owner to invent new riffs and roar chords from some hot "tubes". Compared to the original, it gives a slightly "smaller bite" and the sound is a bit darker, IMHO it is probably a matter of resonance due to the different quality of the wood, but that is not always so noticeable. Built-in Tonepros hardware is a guarantee that the tone will be transmitted to the pickups and amplifier. The switch is in a much better place than with the Explorer, and just two volume and tone controls are really enough for that kind of music. I know this guitar is meant more for rhythm guitar player than for lead players but maybe it would be good if the neck has 24 jumbo frets instead of 22, maybe some other model, though I doubt it (JH isn't a lead player). The price may not be for beginners and occasional non-commercial musicians, but I don't think it's worth buying some cheap guitars that will later stand in some dark corner of the room. Snakebite always invites you to take it in hand and try some riff, trust me.
This is by far the best instrument I have ever bought. This sounds so amazing and feels so light, it has amazing tone and sounds so like Metallica with the Het Set. The strings are so nice on the fingers and the frets are in pristine condition. The switch feels great and the even the one that does nothing ;) The finish is superb and looks really good (Binding, Inlay etc). The pickups came in good condition with a few finger marks on it and the covers on the new pickups had been taken off.
The guitar arrived here in the UK from Germany with no damage and no marks or scratches. Which is unusual because most of things I order from Germany are damaged or scratched. The guitar was well packaged with 2 boxes. and stuffed to stop it rattling around on the journey. The delivery was quick from Germany to UK literally a 2 day wait.
Overall I recommend this entirely as it's such a perfect guitar for metal and clean. It will support anything you want to play. I do recommend buying strap locks as I did as the strap holders are not that good if you have a cheap strap ;)
Neck is good and comfy but the overall guitar could’ve done better at this price.
This is a guitar for James Hetfield fans. Well not only them, but its distinct design is a fan status statement.
The guitar has the build quality of the other LTD Eclipse guitars in this price range, and LTD makes very good quality instruments.
The JH pickups sound great.. If you like active pickups to begin with.
Price / performance is great if compared to the 1000 series, however I also own a 401 series Eclipse also korean made and I have to say there is no difference in craftsmanship between the two, and the 401 is 30% cheaper.
Overall I am happy with this guitar.
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