{"id":614011,"date":"2023-03-03T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-03T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sellorbuyhomefast.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/03\/esp-launches-long-awaited-kirk-hammett-ltd-kh-v-signature-models\/"},"modified":"2023-03-03T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T18:00:00","slug":"esp-launches-long-awaited-kirk-hammett-ltd-kh-v-signature-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/03\/esp-launches-long-awaited-kirk-hammett-ltd-kh-v-signature-models\/","title":{"rendered":"ESP launches long-awaited Kirk Hammett LTD KH-V signature models"},"content":{"rendered":"<article aria-label=\"article\" data-id=\"eNLhJmL9xifv4XPjDj6uAB\">\n<header>\n<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\" aria-label=\"Return to Home\">Home<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/news\" aria-label=\"Return to News\">News<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<\/header>\n<section>\n<div itemprop=\"image\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n<div>\n<picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" alt=\"ESP LTD KH-V\" onerror=\"if(this.src &#038;&#038; this.src.indexOf('missing-image.svg') !== -1){return true;};this.parentNode.replaceChild(window.missingImage(),this)\"   data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Pkf8mKhLzVHNgzfMSKbvR.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Pkf8mKhLzVHNgzfMSKbvR.jpg\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" alt=\"ESP LTD KH-V\" onerror=\"if(this.src &#038;&#038; this.src.indexOf('missing-image.svg') !== -1){return true;};this.parentNode.replaceChild(window.missingImage(),this)\"   data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Pkf8mKhLzVHNgzfMSKbvR.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Pkf8mKhLzVHNgzfMSKbvR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Pkf8mKhLzVHNgzfMSKbvR-320-80.jpg\" alt=\"ESP LTD KH-V\" onerror=\"if(this.src &#038;&#038; this.src.indexOf('missing-image.svg') !== -1){return true;};this.parentNode.replaceChild(window.missingImage(),this)\"   data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Pkf8mKhLzVHNgzfMSKbvR.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Pkf8mKhLzVHNgzfMSKbvR.jpg\"><\/picture>\n<\/div>\n<p><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7Pkf8mKhLzVHNgzfMSKbvR.jpg\"><br \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"600\"><br \/>\n<meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"338\"><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\">\n<span itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: ESP)<\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p>Last summer, ESP made waves at NAMM by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/news\/esp-kirk-hammett-ltd-kh-v\">giving guitar fans a glimpse of an upcoming LTD Kirk Hammett<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/gear\/best-signature-guitars\">signature guitar<\/a> \u2013 the KH-V, which was inspired by the Metallica maestro\u2019s exclusive custom shop ESP V <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/features\/best-electric-guitars\" data-original-url=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/gear\/best-electric-guitars\">electric guitar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Nine months after confirming the six-string was in the works, ESP has now officially introduced three KH-V models, which have arrived in Black Sparkle, Red Sparkle and Metallic Gold colorways.<\/p>\n<p>As many noted back in June last year, these three uniquely finished LTD KH-Vs are based on a trio of ESP custom shop models that Hammett had built back in 2019 \u2013 dubbed the ESP USA V-1 \u2013 and look to be near-enough like-for-like recreations of those high-end instruments.<\/p>\n<figure data-bordeaux-image-check>\n<div>\n<p><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" alt=\"ESP LTD KH-V\" onerror=\"if(this.src &#038;&#038; this.src.indexOf('missing-image.svg') !== -1){return true;};this.parentNode.replaceChild(window.missingImage(),this)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/guitarworld\/media\/img\/missing-image.svg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG.jpg\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" alt=\"ESP LTD KH-V\" onerror=\"if(this.src &#038;&#038; this.src.indexOf('missing-image.svg') !== -1){return true;};this.parentNode.replaceChild(window.missingImage(),this)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/guitarworld\/media\/img\/missing-image.svg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG.jpg\" alt=\"ESP LTD KH-V\" onerror=\"if(this.src &#038;&#038; this.src.indexOf('missing-image.svg') !== -1){return true;};this.parentNode.replaceChild(window.missingImage(),this)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/guitarworld\/media\/img\/missing-image.svg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pHpSmDJJnXPZW5qsoZftsG.jpg\" ><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\"><span>ESP LTD KH-V in Metallic Gold <\/span><span itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: ESP)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Aesthetics aside \u2013 each finish matches up to an ESP custom shop counterpart \u2013 the LTD KH-V nods to Hammett&#8217;s ESP USA V-1 with its slightly offset V body, which is similar to that of the standard-run ESP USA V-II.<\/p>\n<p>Build-wise, the 25.5\u201d scale LTD KH-V is confirmed to have a korina body and three-piece extra-thin U-shaped maple neck, as well as a Macassar ebony fingerboard that\u2019s adorned with 24 extra-jumbo frets.<\/p>\n<p>Flashing a neck-thru-body construction, the guitar also comes fitted with a TonePros bridge and LTD locking tuners, with a set of Hammett\u2019s signature EMG Bone Breaker pickups lining up alongside volume and tone knobs, and a three-way selector switch.<\/p>\n<figure data-bordeaux-image-check>\n<div>\n<p><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" alt=\"ESP LTD KH-V\" onerror=\"if(this.src &#038;&#038; this.src.indexOf('missing-image.svg') !== -1){return true;};this.parentNode.replaceChild(window.missingImage(),this)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/guitarworld\/media\/img\/missing-image.svg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG.jpg\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" alt=\"ESP LTD KH-V\" onerror=\"if(this.src &#038;&#038; this.src.indexOf('missing-image.svg') !== -1){return true;};this.parentNode.replaceChild(window.missingImage(),this)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/guitarworld\/media\/img\/missing-image.svg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG.jpg\" alt=\"ESP LTD KH-V\" onerror=\"if(this.src &#038;&#038; this.src.indexOf('missing-image.svg') !== -1){return true;};this.parentNode.replaceChild(window.missingImage(),this)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/guitarworld\/media\/img\/missing-image.svg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Xh69QTmAjYPpQFFP8Pw3zG.jpg\" ><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\"><span>ESP LTD KH-V in Black Sparkle <\/span><span itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: ESP)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Other notable appointments include color-matched headstocks and shark tooth-style inlays \u2013 all of which could be found on Hammett\u2019s flagship ESP custom shop V. In fact, aside from the LTD logo on the headstock, these look to be identical visual replicas of those ultra-boutique models.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI actually got goosebumps when I saw the KH-V for the first time,\u201d says Hammett. \u201cIt was like the perfect hybrid of reality and my vision. It\u2019s such a beautiful guitar. I strapped it on and played it later that day; just jamming out with friends for four or five hours. It\u2019s an amazing, amazing guitar.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure data-bordeaux-image-check>\n<div>\n<p><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" alt=\"ESP LTD KH-V\" onerror=\"if(this.src &#038;&#038; this.src.indexOf('missing-image.svg') !== -1){return true;};this.parentNode.replaceChild(window.missingImage(),this)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/guitarworld\/media\/img\/missing-image.svg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N-320-80.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N.jpg\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" alt=\"ESP LTD KH-V\" onerror=\"if(this.src &#038;&#038; this.src.indexOf('missing-image.svg') !== -1){return true;};this.parentNode.replaceChild(window.missingImage(),this)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/guitarworld\/media\/img\/missing-image.svg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N.jpg\" alt=\"ESP LTD KH-V\" onerror=\"if(this.src &#038;&#038; this.src.indexOf('missing-image.svg') !== -1){return true;};this.parentNode.replaceChild(window.missingImage(),this)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/guitarworld\/media\/img\/missing-image.svg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N-320-80.jpg 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N-1200-80.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SMiYhN8EMzURzes8fnL23N.jpg\" ><\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\"><span>ESP LTD KH-V in Red Sparkle <\/span><span itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: ESP)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>ESP president and CEO Matt Masciandaro adds, \u201cFor over three decades, ESP has been honored to create the guitars Kirk Hammett uses as an integral part of Metallica\u2019s sound. The KH-V is yet another distinctive guitar that Kirk will use to further Metallica\u2019s legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The KH-V will be available later this month \u2013 with a deluxe ESP hardshell case included \u2013 for $1,799. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espguitars.com\/products?categories=ltd\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.espguitars.com\/products?categories=ltd\" rel=\"noopener\">ESP Guitars<\/a><span> (opens in new tab)<\/span> for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/guitarworld\/media\/img\/GW_logo.svg\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span>Thank you for reading 5 articles this month*<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Join now for unlimited access<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>US pricing $3.99 per month or $39.00 per year<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>UK pricing \u00a32.99 per month or \u00a329.00 per year\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Europe pricing \u20ac3.49 per month or \u20ac34.00 per year<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/guitarworld\/media\/img\/GW_logo.svg\">\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span>Join now for unlimited access<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Prices from \u00a32.99\/$3.99\/\u20ac3.49<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" data-reactroot id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent\">\n<section>\n<p>We\u2019d love to stay in touch, sign up for The Pick team to contact you with great news, content and offers.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div data-reactroot id=\"slice-container-authorBio\">\n<p>Matt is a Staff Writer, writing for <em>Guitar World<\/em>, <em>Guitarist<\/em> and <em>Total Guitar<\/em>. He has a Masters in the guitar, a degree in history, and has spent the last 16 years playing everything from blues and jazz to indie and pop. When he\u2019s not combining his passion for writing and music during his day job, Matt records for a number of UK-based bands and songwriters as a session musician.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guitarworld.com\/news\/esp-ltd-kh-v-kirk-hammett-signature\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Zonia Menjivar<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home News (Image credit: ESP) Last summer, ESP made waves at NAMM by giving guitar fans a glimpse of an upcoming LTD Kirk Hammett signature guitar \u2013 the KH-V, which was inspired by the Metallica maestro\u2019s exclusive custom shop ESP V electric guitar. 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