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ESP LTD James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte vs Gibson Les Paul Modern

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Solidbody Guitars ESP LTD James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte Gibson Les Paul Modern
Summary
Rating
Review Rating 100%
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Rank
#12947
#12977
Number of Strings 6 6
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed Right-handed
Body Type Solidbody Solidbody, Ultra-modern weight relief
Body Shape LTD James Hetfield Snakebyte Snakebyte Les Paul Modern
Body Material Mahogany Mahogany
Body Finish Satin Polyurethane Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color Camo Snow White Graphite Sparkling Burgundy Top
Neck Material 3-piece Mahogany Mahogany
Neck Shape Thin U Asymmetrical Slim Taper
Neck Joint Set Neck Set Neck
Radius 13.7" 10"-16" compound
Fingerboard Material Macassar Ebony Ebony Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay Dots Snakebyte with Dots Mother-of-Pearl Trapezoids
Number of Frets 22, Extra Jumbo 22, XJ 22, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length 24.75" 24.75"
Nut Width 1.653" 1.654" 1.695"
Nut Material Molded Plastic GraphTech
Bridge/Tailpiece TonePros Locking Tune-O-Matic Bridge with Stopbar Tailpiece Tonepros locking TOM Nashville Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Nashville Tune-O-Matic
Tuners LTD Locking Grover Locking Rotomatics
Neck Pickup EMG JH "HET" Humbucker EMG JH-N Active Humbucker Burstbucker Pro Rhythm Humbucker
Bridge Pickup EMG HJ "HET" Humbucker EMG JH-B Active Humbucker Burstbucker Pro + Lead Humbucker
Controls 2 x volume 2 x volume (push/pull coil-tap), 2 x tone (push/pull for bypass/phase)
Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch 3-way toggle pickup switch
Strings D'Addario, .010-.046 D'Addario XL110, .010-.046 Gibson, .010-.046
Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case Hardshell Case
Manufacturer Part Number: LSNAKEBYTECAMO LSNAKEBYTESW LPM00M1CH1 LPM00M2CH1
Top Material Maple
Details
Brand ESP Gibson
Prices
MSRP $1,899.00 $2,999.00
Used Price $1,329.30 $2,099.30
Sale Price $1,709.10 $2,699.10

Solidbody Guitars Descriptions

ESP LTD James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte

Solidbody Electric Guitar, Signature, with Mahogany Body and Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, and 2 Active Humbucking Pickups - Camo

Gibson Les Paul Modern

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fretboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Graphite Top

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