ESP LTD James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte vs Gibson SG Modern
Put solidbody guitars head to head to compare size, weight, and more.
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| Solidbody Guitars | ESP LTD James Hetfield Signature Snakebyte | Gibson SG Modern |
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| Summary | ||
| Rating |
100%
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98%
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| Rank | ||
| Number of Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Body Type | Solidbody | Solidbody |
| Body Shape | LTD James Hetfield Snakebyte Snakebyte | SG Modern |
| Body Material | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Body Finish | Satin Polyurethane | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Color | Camo Snow White | Blueberry Fade |
| 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 Trepezoids |
| Number of Frets | 22, Extra Jumbo 22, XJ | 24, 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 aluminum stopbar |
| Tuners | LTD Locking | Grover 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 |
| 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 | SGM01U8CH1 |
| Top Material | AA Figured Maple | |
| Details | ||
| Brand | ESP | Gibson |
| Prices | ||
| MSRP | $1,899.00 | $2,399.00 |
| Used Price | $1,329.30 | $1,679.30 |
| Sale Price | $1,709.10 | $2,159.10 |
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 SG Modern
Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Figured Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fretboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Blueberry Fade
