ESP
Snakebyte Black Satin
ElectricExplorerJPComfy for small hands
No ratings yet$6,149
James Hetfield's signature Snakebyte in a mahogany body with mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard, loaded with active EMG JH 'HET' humbuckers built for thunderous rhythm tones.
Best for
MetalHard RockThrash Metal
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Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews80
Overall / 100
Playability
81
Sound
68
Build
97
Value
70
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | ESP |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | JP |
| Body wood | Mahogany |
| Neck wood | 1Pc Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | EMG JH ‘HET’ Set Brushed Black Chrome / EMG JH ‘HET’ Set Brushed Black Chrome |
| Bridge | TonePros Locking TOM & Tailpiece |
| Bridge pickup | EMG JH ‘HET’ Set Brushed Black Chrome |
| Case | Snakebyte Form Fit Case |
| Case Included | Y |
| Coa | Y |
| Construction | Set-Neck |
| Controls | Active |
| Finish | Black Satin |
| Fretboard radius | 305mm |
| Hardware | Black |
| Neck pickup | EMG JH ‘HET’ Set Brushed Black Chrome |
| Neck profile | Thin U |
| Nut | Bone |
| Nut width | 42mm |
| Strap Button | ESP Strap Lock |
| Tuners | Gotoh Locking |
| Street price | $6,149 |
